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  • 65 Division Gives Away 240 Coconut Saplings

    2018-11-21 12:55:29

    65 Division Gives Away 240 Coconut Saplings

    To be in line with the Commander’s conceptual notion, ‘Ranaviru Haritha Arana’ project to coincide with the ‘Wanaropa’ National Tree Planting Campaign, 11 (V) Gajaba Regiment troops of the 651 Brigade under the 65 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) distributed 240 coconut saplings among 120 civilians....

  • Commander Security Forces - East Takes Leave of His Staff at SFHQ-East

    2018-11-20 21:19:49

    Commander Security Forces - East Takes Leave of His Staff at SFHQ-East

    Major General Santhusitha Pananwala, Commander Security Forces- East who served the Army with commitment and dedication for over 36 years relinquished the office of the Security Force Headquarters-East on Monday (19) on the eve of his retirement from the Army on 24 November 2018.

  • 593 Brigade Assists ‘Katina’ in Nayaru

    2018-11-19 16:00:27

    593 Brigade Assists ‘Katina’ in Nayaru

    Troops of the 593 Brigade under the 59 Division assisted the annual Katina Pooja at the historic Gurukanda temple in the general area of Nayaru during 17-18 on the directions of the Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu (SF-MLT). General Officer Commanding, 59 Division, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya......

  • Garments Distributed Among Kirisuddan Families

    2018-11-19 15:42:27

    Garments Distributed Among Kirisuddan Families

    Troops of the 613 Brigade of the 61 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) held a donation programme for under-privileged females in Kirisuddan village on Saturday (17) at the Kirisuddan Government School. Following the sponsorship provided by Brigadier K.D.C.G.J Tilakaratne, General Officer Commanding....

  • Outgoing SF-E Commander Pays Courtesy Visits

    2018-11-19 13:45:51

    Outgoing SF-E Commander Pays Courtesy Visits

    Major General Santhusitha Pananwala, Commander, Security Forces - East (SF-E) on the eve of his retirement paid courtesy visits to the Headquarters, Forward Maintenance Area - East in Minneriya, 22, 23 and 24 Divisions during November 15 - 17. On his arrival at the 23 Division Headquarters in Punani on Thursday (15), he was warmly....

  • Army Rugby Team Wins in First Inter Club League

    2018-11-19 12:45:51

    Army Rugby Team Wins in First Inter Club League

    Army rugby players in the Dialog ‘A’ Division Inter Club Rugby League (1st round) in a show of excellence during the match at Air Force grounds on Sunday (18) beat their Air Force rivals to 29 - 21 and claimed a resounding victory. At half time Army players led the fray collecting 19 points to 14. As expected, both teams threw a spectacular display....

  • 64 Division Helps O/L Students Organizing Seminar

    2018-11-19 12:44:46

    64 Division Helps O/L Students Organizing Seminar

    A seminar on Mathematics for candidates sitting the G.C.E Ordinary Level students in the general areas of Oddusudan and Mullaittivu was held for 2 days (17-18) at Oddusudan Maha Vidyalaya, following an initiative taken by Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 64 Division on the instructions of the Commander....

  • Troops Restore Smooth Flow of Rainy Water

    2018-11-19 12:43:46

    Troops Restore Smooth Flow of Rainy Water

    A group of 12 Army troops in response to a request made by Kurunegala Disaster Management Centre, 1 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) troops on Sunday (18) promptly removed a heap of garbage that had blocked the water flow in the Koskotuoya (stream) which flows through Mawathagama, Kongoda and enters Thilaka Mawatha bridge.

  • 58 Division Trains Instructors for ‘Drug Prevention’

    2018-11-19 12:38:40

    58 Division Trains Instructors for ‘Drug Prevention’

    One more training programme to train designated Army instructors for ‘Drug Prevention Campaign’ of the Presidential Task Force got underway at the 58 Division Headquarters, Boossa, Galle on Friday (16) on a suggestion, made by Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage, Commander, Security Forces - West.

  • More than 700 Army Troops Join Mammoth 24 Division Blood Drive

    2018-11-18 07:55:14

    More than 700 Army Troops Join Mammoth 24 Division Blood Drive

    On being informed of fast depleting blood stocks in Blood Banks at Ampara, Polonnaruwa, Dehiaththakandiya, Mahaoya and Kalmunai Hospitals, Major General Mahinda Mudalige, General Officer Commanding 24 Division with the blessings of the Commander, SF-East launched a massive blood donation drive on Friday (16) at....