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  • 22 Division New GOC Begins Duties

    2020-04-24 11:11:52

    22 Division New GOC Begins Duties

    Brigadier Channa Weerasuriya assumed office as the 25th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 22 Division of the Security Forces East on Wednesday (22). On his arrival at the premises, 22 Division troops accorded a drive-past Guard Turnout to the new GOC at the main entrance before he signed a formal document and formally accepted his new appointment amid religious observances.

  • 64 Division Holds Commemoration for Easter Attack Victims

    2020-04-23 19:00:23

    64 Division Holds Commemoration for Easter Attack Victims

    Troops of the 64 Division, commanded by Major General Randula Hathnagoda, General Officer Commanding on Tuesday (21) observed silence and performed religious rites to commemorate the memory of the innocent, murdered by Muslim terrorists...

  • SLAC Training Centre Staff Gives Blood to Anuradhapura Hospital

    2020-04-23 18:00:03

    SLAC Training Centre Staff Gives Blood to Anuradhapura Hospital

    In the face of Corona epidemic, troops serving in the Armoured Corps Training Centre at Kalattaewa at the request of the blood bank donated blood on Saturday (18), under the guidance and coordination of the Commandant, Armoured Corps Training Centre Colonel M.W.A.R.C Wijesuriya.

  • One More Retiring Senior Gunner Receives Best Wishes from his Chief

    2020-04-23 17:50:03

    One More Retiring Senior Gunner Receives Best Wishes from his Chief

    Sri Lanka Army-groomed one of the dedicated Senior Officers, Major General A.S Ariyasinghe, General Officer Commanding 14 Division on the eve of his retirement from the Army had a courtesy audience with the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army...

  • MLT Troops Continue Disinfection Duties

    2020-04-23 17:20:23

    MLT Troops Continue Disinfection Duties

    Troops of the Security Force HQ, Mullaittivu continued their disinfection programme in the heart of Puthukuddyuirippu town on Wednesday (22). This was conducted on the directions of Major General Deepthi Jayathillake, Commander Security Forces - MLT.

  • New Director P&R Assumes Office

    2020-04-23 17:10:23

    New Director P&R Assumes Office

    Brigadier Palitha Hewawasam of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps assumed office as the Director, Directorate of Pay and Records of the Army on Thursday (23) amid religious blessings.

  • Now, Troops with 'Manusath Derana' Give Away Dry Ration Packs in 622 & 623 Brigade Areas

    2020-04-23 17:00:23

    Now, Troops with 'Manusath Derana' Give Away Dry Ration Packs in 622 & 623 Brigade Areas

    622 and 623 Brigades threw their weight behind distribution of “Manusath Derana” sponsored dry rations among 100 families, resident in the remote areas of Weherawewa and Tsunami Village in Pulmoddai on Wednesday (22).

  • Central Commander Visits His Formations

    2020-04-23 16:59:23

    Central Commander Visits His Formations

    Major General Keerthi Costa, the new Commander Security Forces Central visited 12 Divisional HQ area on Thursday (23). He visited the 12 Division HQ at Hambantota, 121 &122 Brigades Hqs and left memories by planting sandlewood saplings in respective locations to mark his visit to the locations after assumption of his new office. He addressed all ranks and joined them for refreshments.

  • Major General Hangilipola, New 14 Div GOC Takes Office

    2020-04-23 16:58:23

    Major General Hangilipola, New 14 Div GOC Takes Office

    Major General H.M.T.B Hangilipola, the newly-appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 14 Division under the Security Force HQ-West assumed duties on Thursday (23) at the 14 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ- West) in Colombo.

  • Commander Extends Best Wishes on Retiring Senior Officer

    2020-04-23 16:56:23

    Commander Extends Best Wishes on Retiring Senior Officer

    On the eve of his retirement from the Army after a distinguished military career of more than three decades, Major General M. D Wijesundare, General Officer Commanding 66 Division received appreciation and best wishes for his future endeavours...