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  • Retiring Major General Kithsiri Ekanayake's Dedication to the Army Appreciated

    2021-02-25 14:25:46

    Retiring Major General Kithsiri Ekanayake's Dedication to the Army Appreciated

    Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI)-produced one of the proud warriors, Major General Kithsiri Ekanayake, Director General Plans at Directorate of Plans at the AHQ received appreciative compliments from none other than his Chief, General Shavendra Silva...

  • New Director Plans Commences Duties

    2021-02-25 14:20:46

    New Director Plans Commences Duties

    Brigadier Jayantha Balasooriya of the Commando Regiment assumed office as the 23rd Director, Directorate of Plans at the Army Headquarters on Thursday (25) during a brief ceremony. After religious observances, Brigadier Jayantha Balasooriya signed an official document...

  • New FMA- East Commander Takes Over Duties

    2021-02-25 14:15:46

    New FMA- East Commander Takes Over Duties

    Brigadier Mahesh Abeyrathna recently assumed duties as the 33rd Commander of the Forward Maintenance Area-East (FMA- E) HQ of the Security Force Headquarters - East.

  • Officers under Training at SLMA Educated on Human Rights

    2021-02-25 14:12:46

    Officers under Training at SLMA Educated on Human Rights

    A two-day workshop on ‘Human Rights (HR) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL)’ got underway at Diyatalawa Sri Lanka Military Academy following arrangements, made by the Directorate of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (HRIHL) in the Army in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) during 23 - 24 February.

  • Demining Agency Manager Meets Jaffna Commander

    2021-02-25 14:10:46

    Demining Agency Manager Meets Jaffna Commander

    Ms Eleanor Porritt, Programme Manager of the HALO Trust working with de-mining work in the North met Major General Priyantha Perera, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna at the latter’s office in Jaffna on Tuesday (23).

  • 57 Division GOC Begins Duties

    2021-02-25 14:05:46

    57 Division GOC Begins Duties

    Major General Priyantha Jayawardana assumed duties as the 15th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 57 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi, amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the 57 Division Headquarters on Monday (22).

  • Jaffna Troops Learn about Productivity in Lectures

    2021-02-25 14:00:46

    Jaffna Troops Learn about Productivity in Lectures

    Officers from the Directorate of Psychological Operations conducted a workshop for Officers and Other Ranks serving under the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna during 16 - 17 February 2021.

  • STERN ACTION TO BE TAKEN AGAINST ARMY MEMBER NABBED WITH DRUGS

    2021-02-25 13:13:32

    STERN ACTION TO BE TAKEN AGAINST ARMY MEMBER NABBED WITH DRUGS

    Maximum and stern disciplinary action is to be taken against the Army member, nabbed by the Police in Horana area this morning (25) with a deserter of the Army while both of them were jointly transporting a stock of 45 kg of heroin...

  • Major General Dhammika Jayasinghe's Service Recalled with Gratitude

    2021-02-24 15:00:26

    Major General Dhammika Jayasinghe's Service Recalled with Gratitude

    Major General Dhammika Jayasinghe, Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) on the eve of his retirement from the Army was invited by the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army....

  • Engineer Troops Build Overhead Bridge for Use of Students at Kotapola

    2021-02-24 11:49:06

    Engineer Troops Build Overhead Bridge for Use of Students at Kotapola

    The formal vesting ceremony of a newly-constructed overhead bridge across the road, erected by 4 (V) Sri Lanka Engineers Troops on a directive of General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army...