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  • Inter Unit Boxing Championship Goes to 24 VIR

    2018-10-29 19:21:12

    Inter Unit Boxing Championship Goes to 24 VIR

    Boxers in the 24 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) claimed victory in the ‘Inter Unit Boxing Championship – 2018’, organized for the 8th consecutive time by the VIR at indoor stadium at Boyagane. Major General Ajith Kariyakarawna, Deputy Chief of Staff and....

  • Family of Fallen GR War Hero Moves into New House at Gonapola

    2018-10-28 21:40:02

    Family of Fallen GR War Hero Moves into New House at Gonapola

    All Ranks of the Gajaba Regiment (GR), following an initiative of Major General Shavendra Silva, Colonel of the Regiment, Gajaba Regiment (GR) and Adjutant General at the Army Headquarters came forward to assist the family of a fallen War Hero.....

  • Southerners Enjoy ‘Ruhunu Rasa Saraniya’, Diversity of Food Cultures

    2018-10-28 18:13:10

    Southerners Enjoy ‘Ruhunu Rasa Saraniya’, Diversity of Food Cultures

    Southern Province’s indigenous food Festival ‘Ruhunu Rasa Saraniya,’ organized by Southern Province’s Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with Tri-Forces got underway at Galle Town Hall premises during 26 -28 October.

  • Two Disabled War Heroes, Now Practising Music Get Musical Instrument

    2018-10-26 22:45:22

    Two Disabled War Heroes, Now Practising Music Get Musical Instrument

    On an initiative taken by Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army Headquarters and Colonel of the Regiment, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Mr J.S.P Jayasinghe of Taniya Caters owner...

  • New Log Command Assumes Office

    2018-10-26 13:55:21

    New Log Command Assumes Office

    Major General C.S Atipola, the newly-appointed, Commander, Logistic Command Headquarters assumed duties during a simple ceremony at his office on Friday (26). A Guard Turnout plus a Guard of honour, religious observances and an....

  • Knowledge on Livestock Enhanced among Kilinochchi Civilians

    2018-10-26 13:52:21

    Knowledge on Livestock Enhanced among Kilinochchi Civilians

    With the objective of assisting improvement of economic condition of low-income group families in Kilinochchi and its suburbs, the 57 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Tuesday (23) assembled a group of....

  • Troops Contribute to School Exhibition

    2018-10-26 13:00:29

    Troops Contribute to School Exhibition

    Troops of the 581 Brigade of the 58 Division under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding 58 Division, Major General Sudath Perera and on the instructions of the Commander 581 Brigade contributed to the annual Educational Exhibition and Trade Fair at Balapitiya Revatha College.

  • New Central Commander Assumes Duties

    2018-10-26 11:51:29

    New Central Commander Assumes Duties

    Major General Ruwan De Silva assumed office as the new Commander, Security Forces - Central (SF-C) at his office in the Diyatalawa Army Cantonment on Thursday (25) during a simple ceremony. A Guard Turnout plus a Guard of Honour soon after his entry....

  • New FMA-MLT Commander Begins Duties

    2018-10-26 11:30:29

    New FMA-MLT Commander Begins Duties

    Brigadier J.A.D.P Jayathilake, the-newly appointed Commander, Forward Maintenance Area - Mullaittivu (FMA-MLT) assumed office on Thursday (25) during a simple ceremony at the FMA-MLT office amid religious blessings. He signed a formal document amid....

  • New Volunteer Force Commandant Takes Over Office

    2018-10-25 17:16:04

    New Volunteer Force Commandant Takes Over Office

    Major General Rukmal Dias, the newly-appointed Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) assumed office this morning (25) during a brief ceremony at the SLAVF Headquarters in Kosgama. A Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour....