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  • Kilinochchi Commander Relinquishes Office

    2020-07-25 23:23:39

    Kilinochchi Commander Relinquishes Office

    Major General Jayantha Gunaratne who relinquished the appointment of the Commander, Security Forces Kilinochchi after completing 7 months of noteworthy service to the Security Force Headquarters Kilinochchi was honoured on Friday (24) in a formal military ceremony, organized at the Security Force HQ- Kilinochchi.

  • Quetta's Command & Staff College Marks Centenary Awarding Medals to Past Sri Lankan Graduates

    2020-07-25 20:57:57

    Quetta's Command & Staff College Marks Centenary Awarding Medals to Past Sri Lankan Graduates

    The centennial of the founding of Pakistan’s prestigious seat of military learning, Command and Staff College in Quetta was marked this morning (22) at its Sri Lankan counterpart at Sapugaskanda under the aegis of High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo.

  • Professionals Invited to Enlist to the Army

    2020-07-25 17:49:14

     Professionals Invited to Enlist to the Army

    Directorate of Personnel Administration (DPA) at the Army Headquarters seeks applications for enlistment of male and female professionals to the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army. Professionally qualified Consultant Anesthetist, Consultant Eye Surgeon, Consultant Psychiatrist...

  • SLAVF Seeks Female Professionals for Enlistment to 'Ranaviru Apparels'

    2020-07-25 17:37:13

    SLAVF Seeks Female Professionals for Enlistment to 'Ranaviru Apparels'

    The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) seeks applications for enlistment of female professional machine operators to the Ranaviru Apparels at Yakkala and Alawwa. Professionally qualified female Other Ranks as machine operators...

  • Major General Abrew, New 56 Division GOC Assumes Office

    2020-07-25 17:14:20

    Major General Abrew, New 56 Division GOC Assumes Office

    Major General WasanthaAbrew assumed duties as the 22 General Officer Commanding of the 56 Division, amid religious blessings at the Headquarters in Vavuniya on Wednesday (23). The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding of the 56 Division was warmly welcomed...

  • New Chief Field Engineer Assumes Duties

    2020-07-25 17:13:01

    New Chief Field Engineer Assumes Duties

    Major General Nihal Amarasekara, the new Chief Field Engineer of the Sri Lanka Army assumed duties on Friday (24) at his office as the 12th Chief Field Engineer. At his new office, Major General Nihal Amarasekara attended religious observances and symbolically placed his signature for a formal document...

  • Discussions on Security Arrangements of Kandy Perahera Held

    2020-07-25 17:12:41

    Discussions on Security Arrangements of Kandy Perahera Held

    A special discussion on security arrangements around Kandy area during the forthcoming Esala Perahara got underway at the 11 Division HQ on Wednesday (22), chaired by Major General Keerthi Costa, Commander Security Forces-Central

  • Anniversary Marked with Offer of Alms & Lunch to Orphans

    2020-07-25 17:12:01

    Anniversary Marked with Offer of Alms & Lunch to Orphans

    22 Infantry Division in Trincomalee, established on 23 July 1997 marked its 23rd anniversary on Thursday (23) with several programmes, launched on the guidelines given by the General Officer Commanding, 22 Division Major General Channa Weerasooriya.

  • 'Govi Gedara', Model Farm Village to be Built at 'Ranaviru Apparels'

    2020-07-25 17:11:41

    'Govi Gedara', Model Farm Village to be Built at 'Ranaviru Apparels'

    'Ranaviru Apparels' at Yakkala with the objective of creating a relaxed rural milieu in the premises where physically wounded and rehabilitated War Heroes are manufacturing Army uniforms and other accessories recently laid the corner-stone to build a model ‘Govi Gedara’ for sale...

  • Outgoing Mullaittivu Commander Saluted in 59 Division

    2020-07-25 17:10:34

    Outgoing Mullaittivu Commander Saluted in 59 Division

    A Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour saluted the outgoing Major General Deepthi Jayathilaka, Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu (SF-MLT) on Wednesday (15) when he arrived at the 59 Division premises to bid farewell.