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  • 4 SLAMC Troops in Jaffna Fulfill Jaffna Blood Bank Request

    2022-11-17 18:56:02

    4 SLAMC Troops in Jaffna Fulfill Jaffna Blood Bank Request

    Troops of the 4 Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (4 SLAMC) acted promptly and donated blood to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital Blood Bank in order to replenish hospital stocks on Tuesday (15) at the 4 Sri Lanka Medical Corps office complex with...

  • SFHQ-West with Formalities Celebrate its 10th Anniversary

    2022-11-17 18:50:39

    SFHQ-West with Formalities Celebrate its 10th Anniversary

    The Security Force Headquarters-West (SFHQ-West) that provides security and all emergency services to nine districts including those in the Western, North-Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces commemorated its 10th anniversary on...

  • New SF-East Commander Begins Duties

    2022-11-17 18:45:36

    New SF-East Commander Begins Duties

    Major General Sujeewa Hettiarachchi of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment assumed office as the new Commander, Security Forces - East on Monday (14) during a simple ceremony at the Security Force HQ - East (SFHQ-East) at Welikanda.

  • 9 SLSR Troops Give Permanent Relief to Another Deserving Family in Paranthan

    2022-11-16 16:46:25

    9 SLSR Troops Give Permanent Relief to Another Deserving Family in Paranthan

    The Army's dedication for the best interests of the local civilians was proved once again in Mullaittivu on 10 November when 9 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops of the 571 Brigade in the 57 Division under the...

  • 142 Infantry Brigade Conducts VIP Protection Course

    2022-11-16 16:45:04

    142 Infantry Brigade Conducts VIP Protection Course

    As part of their training programme, the 142 Infantry Brigade of the 14 Infantry Division launched a ‘VIP Protection’ Course from 21 - 27 October at the 142 Brigade HQ premises in Kohuwala.Twelve soldiers received training during the course...

  • 100 Troops Give Blood to Jaffna Patients to Mark 7 VIR’s 30th Anniversary

    2022-11-16 16:30:25

    100 Troops Give Blood to Jaffna Patients to Mark 7 VIR’s 30th Anniversary

    100 Army personnel of the 7 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) at Chavakachcheri, Jaffna on account of their unit’s 30th anniversary voluntarily donated blood to Jaffna patients, joined a donation of dry rations...

  • Troops Bid Farewell to Outgoing Commander, SF-East

    2022-11-16 16:25:04

    Troops Bid Farewell to Outgoing Commander, SF-East

    A Guard Turn Out and a Guard of Honour saluted the outgoing Major General Priyantha Jayawardana in accordance with military traditions to mark the relinquishment of his appointment as Commander, Security Forces-East (SFHQ- E) during a formal farewell...

  • Army Cricket Team Shines in First Class Major Cricket Tournament

    2022-11-16 16:15:25

    Army Cricket Team Shines in First Class Major Cricket Tournament

    Cricketers in the Army Cricket team won the third place in the 1st class Major League Cricket tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Cricket Control Board. This tournament was held from 19 August to 15 November at Katunayake Air Force Base Cricket Ground...

  • 62 Infantry Division Gets New GOC

    2022-11-16 16:00:25

    62 Infantry Division Gets New GOC

    A brief ceremony held at the 62 Infantry Division Headquarters in Padavi-Sripura under the Security Force HQ-Wanni (SFHQ-Wanni) on Sunday (13) welcomed its new incoming General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Janaka Ranasinghe. amidst religious blessings and military formalities.

  • 11 Infantry Division GOC Inspects 4 SLLI Camp

    2022-11-16 13:45:25

    11 Infantry Division GOC Inspects 4 SLLI Camp

    Major General Kalpa Sanjeewa, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 11 Infantry Division of the Security Force HQ-Central made a field visit to the recently re-established 4 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regiment camp at Dambulla in Keeragolla area on 11 November...