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  • Wanni Troops to Erect New Home for Another Family in Bogaswewa

    2021-02-22 18:20:21

    Wanni Troops to Erect New Home for Another Family in Bogaswewa

    7 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops serving the Wanni region with the sponsorship received from a private donor laid the cornerstone for construction of a new home for a needy family with two disabled children, resident in the general area of Bogaswewa on Wednesday (17).

  • 62 Division Coordinates Distribution of School Accessories

    2021-02-22 18:17:21

    62 Division Coordinates Distribution of School Accessories

    9 Gajaba Regiment troops of the 62 Division through sponsorships received from past Pupils of Ananda and Nalanda Colleges in Colombo donated school bags, books and school accessories to 20 needy students at Kiriibbanwewa Maha Vidyalaya...

  • COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 450-NOCPCO

    2021-02-22 18:00:02

    COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 450-NOCPCO

    As of this morning (23), a total of 518 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. 28 Sri Lankan expatriates and 490 of those positive cases are locally-identified ones, including the majority 175 from Colombo district, 77 from Gampaha district, 41 from Kandy district and 197 others from different districts, states the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).

  • 53 Division GOC calls at 4 SLLI Camp

    2021-02-22 17:45:02

    53 Division GOC calls at 4 SLLI Camp

    Major General Nishantha Manage, General Officer Commanding 53 Division visited the 4 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) camp, located in Norochcholai-Ampara on Friday (19) together with few senior Officers of the Division.

  • Mission Support Director Praises SL Army Role in Mali on Independence Day

    2021-02-22 17:19:02

    Mission Support Director Praises SL Army Role in Mali on Independence Day

    The Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company (LKACCC) serving the UN Mission in Mali (MINSUMA) received commendation from the Director Mission Support, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Anton Antvhev when he arrived...

  • SF Kilinochchi Commander Relinquishes Office to Take over New Office

    2021-02-22 14:19:02

    SF Kilinochchi Commander Relinquishes Office to Take over New Office

    Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda, Commander, Security Forces Kilinochchi on Saturday (20) relinquished his office to take over duties as the Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF)...

  • KLN Troops Listen to Lectures on 'Productivity'

    2021-02-22 14:00:02

    KLN Troops Listen to Lectures on 'Productivity'

    Officers from the Directorate of Psychological Operations, conducted a two- day workshop with the intention of uplifting the mental well-being of Officers and Other Ranks serving all under command formations of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi on 18 and 19February 2020.

  • 59 Division's New GOC Assumes Office

    2021-02-22 13:47:57

    59 Division's New GOC Assumes Office

    Brigadier G.D Sooriyabandara amid religious blessings and military formalities assumed office as the 18th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 59 Division of the Security Force Headquarters-Mullaittivu on Friday (19).

  • SLA Regimental HQ Honours New Major Generals

    2021-02-22 12:47:57

    SLA Regimental HQ Honours New Major Generals

    The Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) presented military honours and warm greetings to the newly promoted Major Generals, Major General Shiran Abeysekera and Major General Ajith Kolambathantri during a formal ceremony, held on Sunday (21) at the SLA Regimental Headquarters, Panagoda.

  • Hindu Buddhist Cultural Assn Vows to Continue Their Language Teaching for Reconciliation

    2021-02-22 11:09:35

    Hindu Buddhist Cultural Assn Vows to Continue Their Language Teaching for Reconciliation

    Mr. M.T.B Ramachandran, the Secretary to Hindu Buddhist Cultural Association, together with Mr N Thavarajah, Assistant Secretary and a few officials of the same organization in Jaffna met the Commander...