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  • New 111 Brigade Commander Begins Duties

    2021-01-19 18:40:57

    New 111 Brigade Commander Begins Duties

    Colonel Rohitha Rathnayake assumed duties as the new Commander of the 111 Brigade, amid religious blessings at the Headquarters in Doluwa - Gampola on Friday (15).

  • Outgoing 66 Infantry Division's GOC Given Farewell

    2021-01-19 18:30:57

    Outgoing 66 Infantry Division's GOC Given Farewell

    The outgoing General Officer Commanding of the 66 Infantry Division, Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku was saluted in accordance with military traditions during a formal farewell, held at the Headquarters 66 Infantry Division in Pooneryn on Thursday (14).

  • 64 Division GOC Given Warm Farewell

    2021-01-19 18:20:57

    64 Division GOC Given Warm Farewell

    Troops of the 64 Division of the SFHQ-MLT bade farewell to their outgoing General officer Commanding (GOC) Major General Ajith Pallawala after he was appointed as the Chief of Staff in the OCDS on 16 January 2021 at the Divisional Headquarters by giving priority to military traditions.

  • SFHO- Jaffna Bids Farewell to Outgoing Commander

    2021-01-19 18:10:57

    SFHO- Jaffna Bids Farewell to Outgoing Commander

    Major General Senarath Bandara who held the office of the Commander Security Forces- Jaffna, relinquished the appointment on 16 January 2021 to assume office as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army. Prior to leaving Jaffna, the outgoing Commander Security Force – Jaffna appreciatively addressed the under command troops after he was accorded a Guard of Honour at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna by the troops of 12 Gemunu Watch.

  • SLLI Troops Repair Tank Bund Leak

    2021-01-19 17:50:57

    SLLI Troops Repair Tank Bund Leak

    A water leak occurred on the Kombuweththikulam tank bund in Palappanai Grama Niladahari Divison in Mullaittivu District due to heavy rains was repaired using sand bags by 10 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops with the support of villagers on 13 January 2021.

  • 'Army’s Good Samaritans' Rescue Trapped Lives in Thalangama

    2021-01-19 17:45:46

    'Army’s Good Samaritans' Rescue Trapped Lives in Thalangama

    2 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops of the 14 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) promptly responded to an SOS call of the Thalangama Police last evening (17) and rescued 2 civilians, buried under a mound of earth...

  • New Adjutant General Assumes Office

    2021-01-19 17:31:07

    New Adjutant General Assumes Office

    Major General Sanjaya Wanasinghe assumed office as the 32nd Adjutant General of the Army Headquarters on Tuesday (19) during a simple ceremony. The new Adjutant General left his signature for an official document, amidst religious observances...

  • Maj Gen Senarath Bandara, New Army Chief of Staff Assumes Duties

    2021-01-19 14:00:24

    Maj Gen Senarath Bandara, New Army Chief of Staff Assumes Duties

    Major General Senarath Bandara of Gemunu Watch this morning (18) assumed office as the 57th Chief of Staff of the Army during a simple ceremony at his new office in the Army Headquarters, amid religious observances, greetings and best wishes.

  • Troops Bring Fire in Passenger Bus under Control

    2021-01-19 13:30:04

    Troops Bring Fire in Passenger Bus under Control

    Army troops of the 17 (volunteer) Sri Lanka Light Infantry under command to the 651 Brigade of the Security Force HQ-Wanni doused a fire that broke out in a private bus while it was plying in the general area of Alankulama during small hours...

  • New Wanni Commander Inaugurates His Office at SFHQ-Wanni

    2021-01-19 13:23:04

    New Wanni Commander Inaugurates His Office at SFHQ-Wanni

    A formal ceremony took place on Saturday (16) in connection with the inauguration of office of the newly-appointed Commander Security Forces - Wanni Major General Hemantha Bandara, the 22nd Commander...