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  • Islamic Prayers Invoke Blessings on 71st Army Anniversary

    2020-10-04 00:38:36

    Islamic Prayers Invoke Blessings on 71st Army Anniversary

    Saturday (3) morning’s Islamic religious prayers at Jummah Masjid Mosque, Colombo 3, organized by the Army Muslim Association invoked blessings on the forthcoming commemoration of the 71st Army Anniversary and Army Day (10 October).

  • 'Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi' Blessings Invoked Symbolically on Army Flags at Anuradhapura

    2020-10-04 00:31:06

    'Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi' Blessings Invoked Symbolically on Army Flags at Anuradhapura

    The chain of religious blessing ceremonies, the forerunner to the forthcoming Army Day and 71st Army Anniversary (10 October) had one more major segment, held on a grand scale at the most sacred...

  • 12 Division Troops Extend Support to Hambantota Blood Donation Campaign

    2020-10-04 00:28:27

    12 Division Troops Extend Support to Hambantota Blood Donation Campaign

    12 Division troops under command to the Security Forces - Central (SF-Cen) on request extended their support for conduct of a blood donation drive, held at the District Secretariat office at Hambantota on 30 September.

  • Kokilai Civilians Educated on Increasing NCDs

    2020-10-04 00:22:17

    Kokilai Civilians Educated on Increasing NCDs

    As the threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is fast rising in different parts of the country, troops of the 5 (Volunteer) Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment of the 593 Brigade and 59 Division under the Security Force Headquarters Mullaittivu conducted a special non-communicable diseases awareness programme for villagers in Kokilai at St Sebastian Church premises on Sunday (27).

  • Kilinochchi Troops Organize Cricket Tournament among Civil Sports Clubs

    2020-10-04 00:19:42

    Kilinochchi Troops Organize Cricket Tournament among Civil Sports Clubs

    On a suggestion, made by the Commander Security Forces - Kilinochchi (SF-KLN), Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda, 6 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops under command to the 57 Division and the 572 Brigade troops organized the 'Harmony Cricket Tournament-2020' in order to promote cohesion and sportsmanship among talented youth of civil sports clubs residing in the area.

  • 59 Division Troops Built New House Vested in Deserving Family

    2020-10-03 13:39:21

    59 Division Troops Built New House Vested in Deserving Family

    The well-known Philanthropist Mr Mohan Shankar and Mrs Mohan Shankar on account of their son’s birthday came forward to build one more new house for a needy family in the general area of Chemmalai in close collaboration with the 59...

  • First Lady Graces 'Children’s Day' Commemoration at SERRIC

    2020-10-03 13:35:43

    First Lady Graces 'Children’s Day' Commemoration at SERRIC

    The Army-managed ‘Senehasa’ Education Resource Research & Information Centre (SERRIC) at Manning town for children in military families with special needs marked the World Children’s Day on Thursday (1) with elaborate arrangements inviting...

  • 121 & 122 Brigades Organize Elaborate Children's Day Projects

    2020-10-03 13:34:47

    121 & 122 Brigades Organize Elaborate Children's Day Projects

    Troops of 121 Brigade and 122 Brigade of the 12 Division of the Security Force HQ - Central conducted several International Children's Day (01 October) programmes in respective areas on the instructions of Major General Hemantha Bandara General Officer Commanding of 12 Infantry Division.

  • HAHN Project Takes Care of Veterans at Bolagala on 'Elders' Day'

    2020-10-03 13:32:12

    HAHN Project Takes Care of Veterans at Bolagala on 'Elders' Day'

    To coincide with the International Elders' Day, the ‘Healthy Army - Healthy Nation’ (HAHN) project at the Colombo Army Hospital held several programmes for retired War Heroes residing at the 'Veterans' Home' in Bolagala, Katana on Thursday (1).

  • Troops Organize Ampara Children's Day Programmes

    2020-10-03 13:29:10

    Troops Organize Ampara Children's Day Programmes

    Under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding 24 Division Major General Thilan Weerakoon, a special programme was organized by 24 Division troops on Thursday (01) to mark the World Children’s Day in collaboration with the Urban Council in Ampara and Seylan Bank. Organized to provide incentives to deserving children in Ampara District, it got underway at the Urban Council Park in Ampara attracting hundreds of children.