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  • Free Spectacles Distributed among 251 Welioya Civilians

    2018-12-29 19:14:14

    Free Spectacles Distributed among 251 Welioya Civilians

    251 civilians in the general areas of Welioya, following arrangements coordinated by Brigadier Dhammika Jayasinghe, General Officer Commanding - 62 Division received free eye glasses during a distribution ceremony, organized by the 621 Brigade in the area on the eve of Christmas.

  • Jaffna Commander Takes Christmas Gifts to Disabled Civilians

    2018-12-28 17:15:43

    Jaffna Commander Takes Christmas Gifts to Disabled Civilians

    Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna, adopting a more practical concern towards the needy and commemorating Christmas with a difference, donated a total of 7 wheelchairs to disabled civilians in and around Jaffna on Christmas day (25) after visiting their places of residence. Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi....

  • Wanni Commander's Initiative with Hemas Outreach Foundation Begins Construction of 7th Pre-school

    2018-12-28 17:15:35

    Wanni Commander's Initiative with Hemas Outreach Foundation Begins Construction of 7th Pre-school

    Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) which initiated the timely project of establishing pre-schools for the benefit of kids in remote Wanni areas on a concept put into practice by Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander, Security Forces - Wanni....

  • 61 Division Renovates Poovarasankulam-Thunukkai Road

    2018-12-28 17:15:34

    61 Division Renovates Poovarasankulam-Thunukkai Road

    Considering the difficulties faced by civilians and commuters, 61 Division troops with the blessings of Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters - Wanni (SF-W) took steps to repair and restore the Poovarasankulam -Thunukkai road that provides access to thousands of inhabitants in....

  • Finals in Inter Regiment Body Building, Weight Lifting, Power Lifting Championship 2018 Held

    2018-12-28 17:15:33

    Finals in Inter Regiment Body Building, Weight Lifting, Power Lifting Championship 2018 Held

    A total of 19 Regimental teams took part in the Inter Regiment Body Building Championship - 2018, held recently at the Army Indoor Stadium - Panagoda, graced by Major General Rukmal Dias, Commandant Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force as the Chief Guest. Body-builders...

  • 171 All Ranks Complete Special Infantry Operation Course-No 66

    2018-12-28 17:15:31

    171 All Ranks Complete Special Infantry Operation Course-No 66

    7 Officers and 164 Other Ranks who successfully completed the Special Infantry Operation Course No-66 at the Army Training School (ATS) at Maduruoya, passed out in a colorful ceremony on Monday (24). Major General L.M Mudalige, General Officer Commanding....

  • Another Meditation Programme for Military Personnel

    2018-12-28 17:15:30

    Another Meditation Programme for Military Personnel

    The meditation practioner, Ven Diyasenpura Wimala Thero, the resident monk at Kanduboda Bavunseth Siyane International Vipassana Bhavana Centre on Thursday (27) at the request of the Army, conducted one more full day meditation programme for a group of 59 military personnel including....

  • Hundreds Observe 'Sil' on Full Moon Poya Day

    2018-12-28 17:15:29

    Hundreds Observe 'Sil' on Full Moon Poya Day

    900 plus troops of the Security Force Headquarters-West including Regimental Centers of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps and Sri Lankan National Guard on account of Unduwap Poya Full Moon Day (22) observed ' Sil' at Panagoda Army Temple and attended religious observances throughout the....

  • Central Troops Assist Procession Carrying God 'Saman' Statue

    2018-12-28 17:08:30

    Central Troops Assist Procession Carrying God 'Saman' Statue

    A group of 49 Army troops of the 19 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) serving the Security Force Headquarters - Central on Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day (22) extended their support for carriage of the statue of God Sumana Saman in the procession to be placed atop the Sri Pada which heralds the commencement....

  • Private Donor Gifts LED Flashlights to 66 Div Headquarters

    2018-12-28 17:08:20

    Private Donor Gifts LED Flashlights to 66 Div Headquarters

    A private donor, known to Brigadier G.W.D.K. Jayathilake, General Officer Commanding, 66 Division (Infantry) gifted a stock of 20 x LED flashlights, worth about Rs 156,000/= for illumination of the 66 Division Headquarters at Pooneryn on Wednesday (26).