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  • Central Commander Takes a Close Look at Quarantine Facilities Ready for Iranians

    2020-06-15 20:43:03

    Central Commander Takes a Close Look at Quarantine Facilities Ready for Iranians

    With the objective of looking into quarantine facilities that have been prepared for 85 Iranians who arrived yesterday (15) here to continue Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project construction....

  • SLNG Regimental HQ Extends Warm Reception to DCOS

    2020-06-14 22:14:02

    SLNG Regimental HQ Extends Warm Reception to DCOS

    Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG), Major General Rasika Fernado who recently took over office of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army was felicitated when he made his formal maiden visit to the SLNG Regimental Headquarters...

  • New FMA- East Commander Takes Over Office

    2020-06-14 21:00:06

    New FMA- East Commander Takes Over Office

    Brigadier Athula Ariyarathna of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) recently assumed duties as the 25th Commander of the Forward Maintenance Area-East (FMA- E) HQ of the Security Force Headquarters – East. The newly-appointed Senior Officer on arrival...

  • Army and Air Force Troops Douse Sudden Bush Fire in Bandarawela

    2020-06-14 19:50:06

    Army and Air Force Troops Douse Sudden Bush Fire in Bandarawela

    A sudden bush fire that erupted in Dowa Mahawanguwa area in Bandarawela was jointly brought under control on Saturday (13) by troops of the Security Force Headquarters -Central, 112 Brigade and Air Force Camp in Diyatalawa, together with fire-fighters...

  • IPSOTSL Commemorates its 16th Birthday

    2020-06-14 14:42:43

    IPSOTSL Commemorates its 16th Birthday

    The Army's Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) in Kukulegaga, the only training centre that imparts knowledge on UN peacekeeping assignments, commemorated its 16th anniversary with several religious...

  • Quarantined Individuals Leave Diyagama & Giragama QCs Thanking Troops

    2020-06-14 10:42:43

    Quarantined Individuals Leave Diyagama & Giragama QCs Thanking Troops

    Untiring troops, dedicated for quarantining of expatriates and other Sri Lankans in more than 45 improvised Quarantine Centres across the country have been rendering their invaluable roles, despite life threatening...

  • Foundation Laid for One More New House for a Deserving Family in Jaffna

    2020-06-13 16:37:04

    Foundation Laid for One More New House for a Deserving Family in Jaffna

    Giving one more stimulus to the Security Force HQ- Jaffna's 'House Construction' project, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna on Friday (12) during a brief ceremony...

  • SLLI Troops Contribute to Dengue Prevention

    2020-06-13 15:15:31

    SLLI Troops Contribute to Dengue Prevention

    In parallel with the ongoing island-wide Dengue prevention campaign, troops of the 19 Sri Lanka Light Infantry carried out a cleaning campaign on Thursday (11) in the general area of Vellankulam with the support of medical staff at Vellankulam Medical Center.

  • 111 Brigade Troops Contribute to Dengue Prevention

    2020-06-13 15:15:30

    111 Brigade Troops Contribute to Dengue Prevention

    In parallel with the ongoing island-wide Dengue prevention campaign, troops of the 111 Brigade under the 11 Division carried out a cleaning project on Saturday (13) in the general areas of Dodamwala, Muruthalawa, Mahakanda and Kengalla with the support of Health Inspectors and civilians.

  • Troops with PHIs Conduct Dengue Awareness Projects for Civilians

    2020-06-13 15:15:03

    Troops with PHIs Conduct Dengue Awareness Projects for Civilians

    As the threat of 'Dengue' epidemic is rising in different parts of the country, 111 Brigade and 112 Brigade troops under the 11 Division of the Security Force HQ-Central conducted awareness programmes on spread of 'Dengue' in the general areas...