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  • Central Troops Support Blood Donation Programme

    2018-11-03 20:12:25

    Central Troops Support Blood Donation Programme

    Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) gave their fullest support to conduct a blood donation campaign, held on Wednesday (1) at the Sri Lanka Electricity Board, Peradeniya in Kandy to commemorate its 49th Anniversary. Major General Ruwan de Silva, Commander, Security Forces...

  • 58 Division GOC Attends Foundation-Laying for New Pagoda

    2018-11-03 20:06:39

    58 Division GOC Attends Foundation-Laying for New Pagoda

    On behalf of the Commander of the Army, Major General Sudath Perera, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 58 Division as the Chief Guest laid the foundation stone for construction of the new Stupa at Dharmodaya Purana Viharaya, Yakkalamulla in Galle on Tuesday (31), amidst chanting of ‘Seth Pirith’ by members of the Maha Sangha.

  • SFHQ-East 15th Anniversary Events Reach Climax with Military Formalities & New Gymnasium Opening

    2018-11-02 14:05:07

    SFHQ-East 15th Anniversary Events Reach Climax with Military Formalities & New Gymnasium Opening

    The multiple 15th Anniversary commemoration ceremonies of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E), the guardians of the eastern theatre of the Nation, reached its climax on Wednesday (31) with formal military ceremonies...

  • Two More Brigadiers Promoted to the Rank of Major General

    2018-11-02 13:15:04

    Two More Brigadiers Promoted to the Rank of Major General

    Brigadier D.K.G.D Sirisena of Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) currently serving as Colonel Commandant, SLCMP and the Provost Marshal of Sri Lanka Army and Brigadier U.A.T Hennedige of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR),...

  • Swiss Ambassador Meets Commander SF-Jaffna

    2018-11-02 12:30:07

    Swiss Ambassador Meets Commander SF-Jaffna

    Swiss Ambassador in Sri Lanka, HE Hans Peter Mock paid a courtesy call on Commander, Security Forces – Jaffna (SF-J), Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi on Thursday (1), along with his first Secretary (Political), Mr Damiano Sguaitamatti.

  • Navatkuli Temple Katina in Jaffna Held with Many Devotees

    2018-11-02 12:00:00

    Navatkuli Temple Katina in Jaffna Held with Many Devotees

    The annual ‘Katina Pinkama’ and the procession at Navatkuli, Sammidhi Sumana Vihara in the Jaffna peninsula got underway during 30-31 October. Troops of the 523 Brigade supported the religious event under the guidance of Ven. Shasthrapthi Hanwelle Rathnasiri Thero, Chief Incumbent....

  • Military Police Checkpoint Moves into New Building

    2018-11-02 11:30:07

    Military Police Checkpoint Moves into New Building

    Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) with the support of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SF-W) moved its vehicle checkpoint at Madu Junction to a new building considering the heavy rush that prevails around the sacred Madu Shrine area.

  • Workshop on ‘IHL’ Educates Army Personnel

    2018-11-02 11:05:07

    Workshop on ‘IHL’ Educates Army Personnel

    A workshop to educate Army personnel in all formations under the Security Force Headquarters – Central (SFHQ-Cen) on ‘International Humanitarian Law’ took place on Wednesday (31) at the Volunteer Force Training School (VFTS) in Diyatalawa.

  • 2 (V) Gajaba Regiment on Its 35th Birthday Supports Veterans & Students in Trincomalee

    2018-11-01 16:58:56

    2 (V) Gajaba Regiment on Its 35th Birthday Supports Veterans & Students in Trincomalee

    Troops of 2 (V) Gajaba Regiment (2 (V)GR) on account of their 35th anniversary organized a donation programme at Fort Frederick premises in Trincomalee on Friday (26) with the sponsorship, provided by Captain Ravi Pahalawatte (Retd) who was formerly an Officer in the same Battalion. Donation of wheelchairs, crutches and commode sets and distribution of scholarships...

  • Foreign Students at DSCSC on Educational Tour to Jaffna, Kilinochchi & Mullaittivu

    2018-11-01 16:17:09

    Foreign Students at DSCSC on Educational Tour to Jaffna, Kilinochchi & Mullaittivu

    A group of foreign Student Officers of armed forces and their family members who are following the Staff Course No. 12 at Sapugaskanda Defence Services Command and Staff College at present visited the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Monday (29). Visiting Student Officers received a warm welcome from Brigadier General Staff...