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  • 23 GW Wins Jaffna Elle Championship

    2018-05-14 11:18:41

    23 GW Wins Jaffna Elle Championship

    The finals of the Elle Championship of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) was held at the 5 Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps playground on 15 April 2018. A total of 45 teams competed in the tournament which was organized by the 512 Brigade.

  • Army School of Logistics Celebrates Its 7th Anniversary

    2018-05-14 11:17:41

    Army School of Logistics Celebrates Its 7th Anniversary

    The Army School of Logistics (ASL) celebrated its 7th anniversary with a series of commemorative programmes, including special religious observances on the directions of the Commandant of the Army School of Logistics, Brigadier W.G.D Wanniarachchi.

  • Indian Army Chief Calls on CDS & Navy Commander

    2018-05-14 11:15:21

    Indian Army Chief Calls on CDS & Navy Commander

    The Indian Army’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Bipin Rawat currently in Sri Lanka paid separate courtesy calls on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Commander of the Navy on Monday (14) at their respective offices in Colombo. Soon after his cordial meeting with the.....

  • Indian Army Chief in Solemn Ceremony Pays Floral Tributes to Fallen Jawans at IPKF Memorial in Battaramulla

    2018-05-14 11:08:16

    Indian Army Chief in Solemn Ceremony Pays Floral Tributes to Fallen Jawans at IPKF Memorial in Battaramulla

    General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army currently in the island on a week-long (13-18 May) goodwill visit at the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart disclosing noble sentiments......

  • Indian Chief of the Army Staff Arrives, Providing an Impetus to Bilateral Defence Ties

    2018-05-13 23:00:42

    Indian Chief of the Army Staff Arrives, Providing an Impetus to Bilateral Defence Ties

    Expecting to add a catalyst to furthering of defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka and discuss issues of bilateral relevance, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat arrived here Sunday (13) afternoon on a seven-day.....

  • ‘Wayamba Rana Abhiman’ War Memorial Unveiled in Kurunegala

    2018-05-13 22:55:42

    ‘Wayamba Rana Abhiman’ War Memorial Unveiled in Kurunegala

    Valour and gallantry of the Tri-service War Heroes and the Police on Friday (11) evening to coincide with the Ranaviru Commemorative Month received a deep reverence in Ethugalpura during a solemn ceremony with the opening of the newly-constructed War Heroes monument.....

  • ‘Healthy Army - Healthy Nation’ Speaks to Wanni Troops

    2018-05-13 22:54:40

    ‘Healthy Army - Healthy Nation’ Speaks to Wanni Troops

    The popular ‘Healthy Army - Healthy Nation’ awareness programme of the Colombo Army Hospital with the objective of educating Army personnel on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) recently went to the Security Force Headquarters – Wanni (SFHQ-W) and met with Officers and Other Rankers serving there.

  • Troops Encourage Civilians for Cultivation of Jack in Kilinochchi

    2018-05-13 22:54:20

    Troops Encourage Civilians for Cultivation of Jack in Kilinochchi

    Troops of the 6 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) of the 57 Division under the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on a suggestion made by Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana, Commander, Security Forces – Kilinochchi (SF-KLN), distributed approximately 1500 Jack plants of economic value among 275 selected families in Thoddiadi area in Kilinochchi district during a recent ceremony.

  • Mobile Dental Clinic Examines Students & Civilians

    2018-05-13 22:53:42

    Mobile Dental Clinic Examines Students & Civilians

    66 Division Headquarters under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi initiated and coordinated the conduct of a mobile dental clinic for poor civilians in Veravil area, Kilinochchi at Veravil Hindu College on Saturday (12) as one more community project of the troops. Brigadier Deepthi Jayathilaka, General Officer Commanding, 66 Division suggested the project in close contact with Kilinochchi region-based dentists and medical officers, Dr Maduwanthi and Dr Balakumar.

  • Young Officers Complete SLSME Earth Moving Equipment Module

    2018-05-13 22:50:42

    Young Officers Complete SLSME Earth Moving Equipment Module

    Eight young Officers who recently joined the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers completed their Earth Moving Equipment and Construction Plant Package module recently at the Engineer Brigade in Boo Oya. This training was a vital component, included in the Young Officers’ Engineer Course No – IX which is currently progressing at the Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering (SLSME).