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  • 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.

  • Retiring Major Generals of Gajaba Regiment Honoured at Regimental HQ

    2020-10-02 13:53:36

    Retiring Major Generals of Gajaba Regiment Honoured at Regimental HQ

    The Gajaba Regiment (GR) during a special ceremony on Wednesday (30) bade farewell to three of its most senior and dedicated Officers, Major General Rasika Fernando, Major General Jaliya Senarathne and....

  • 51 Division New GOC in Jaffna Assumes Office

    2020-10-02 12:10:17

    51 Division New GOC in Jaffna Assumes Office

    Amidst religious observances and military formalities, the newly-appointed 28th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 51 Division Headquarters in Jaffna, Brigadier Sumith Premalal assumed office this morning (1).

  • 7274 More Set to Go Home After Recovery

    2020-10-02 10:18:17

    7274 More Set to Go Home After Recovery

    As of this morning (2), 2 persons who arrived from overseas were confirmed positive to COVID-19. They are from Oman (02) at Hekitta QC Kundasale QC, states the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).

  • Troops in Mannar Apprehend More Cannabis

    2020-10-02 10:15:06

    Troops in Mannar Apprehend More Cannabis

    A group of 3 Commando Regiment in combination with Intelligence & Security troops of the 54 Division upon receipt of intelligence conducted clearing operations in the general area of Silawathura and recovered 100 kg of Kerala Ganja (Cannabis), stacked in packs while the stock had been kept hidden inside the jungles. Approximate value of the apprehended Kerala Ganja (Cannabis) is Rs 20 m.

  • Major General Duminda Sirinaga, New DCOS Assumes Office

    2020-10-02 07:50:08

    Major General Duminda Sirinaga, New DCOS Assumes Office

    Major General Duminda Sirinaga of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineer (SLEME), the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) assumed office on Thursday (1). He signed an official document symbolizing the assumption of office during a....

  • Commander Interacts with ‘Abhimansala - 1’ War Heroes during Anniversary Visit

    2020-10-02 06:50:08

    Commander Interacts with ‘Abhimansala - 1’ War Heroes during Anniversary Visit

    Unforgetful of gallantry and sacrifices they made in the battlefield and giving prioritized attention, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, just a few minutes after the day’s...

  • GOC in 64 Division Makes Formal Visits

    2020-10-01 22:58:46

    GOC in 64 Division Makes Formal Visits

    The new General Officer Commanding, 64 Division Brigadier Ajith Pallawala recently made his formal first visit to the 642 Brigade HQ upon assumption of office.

  • Commander in a Surprise Move Interacts with Graduate Trainees in GR RHQ Complex

    2020-10-01 20:58:46

    Commander in a Surprise Move Interacts with Graduate Trainees in GR RHQ Complex

    Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army currently in Anuradhapura in connection with the 71st Army Anniversary religious ceremonies, concerned about...

  • Pirith Chanting at AHQ Begins

    2020-10-01 18:06:25

    Pirith Chanting at AHQ Begins

    Pirith chanting ceremony in connection with forthcoming 71st Army anniversary and the Army day takes place this evening (1) at the Army headquarters gathering of more than 1000 representative all ranks. The overnight chanting follows ‘Heel Dana’ and ‘Sangika Dana’ to 71 monks on the following day (2).