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  • Major General Shewanth Kulathunga Felicitated after Promotion

    2022-09-01 16:26:06

    Major General Shewanth Kulathunga Felicitated after Promotion

    Troops of Puttnani- based 23 Division HQ upon arrival of their newly-promoted General Officer Commanding, Major General Shewanth Kulathunga after receipt of new insignia from the Army Chief at the HQ premises...

  • 3 SLNG-Renovated Lake Dam Vested in Authorities

    2022-09-01 16:23:12

    3 SLNG-Renovated Lake Dam Vested in Authorities

    122 Brigade troops of the 12 Division of the Security Force HQ-Central completed the renovation of the Karawile Lake dam in Sella Kataragama at the request of the villagers and Irrigation officials and formally vested it back in the villagers on Monday (29).

  • One More Session of 'Healthy Army-Healthy Nation' Held thru Zoom

    2022-09-01 16:19:54

    One More Session of 'Healthy Army-Healthy Nation' Held thru Zoom

    The “Healthy Army-Healthy Nation” project of the Colombo Army Hospital, initiated a few years ago continued with its onward march by holding one more awareness programme through zoom technology on Wednesday (31). Comprehensive lectures for the promotion...

  • Commandos Extend Generosity Donating Blood

    2022-08-31 20:10:14

    Commandos Extend Generosity Donating Blood

    At the request of the Blood Bank at Colombo Army Hospital, over 200 troops of the 4 Commando Regiment HQ at Ganemulla donated their blood during a simple arrangement that got underway at the Regimental HQ on Friday (26).

  • Director Staff Duties Begins Office

    2022-08-31 20:08:14

    Director Staff Duties Begins Office

    Brigadier Ravi Pathirawithana of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) assumed office on Friday (26) as the 37th Director, Directorate of Staff Duties at the Army Headquarters during a brief ceremony. After religious observances, the newly-appointed Director, Directorate of Staff Duties left his signature....

  • 582 Brigade Troops Offer Blood for Patients

    2022-08-31 20:06:32

    582 Brigade Troops Offer Blood for Patients

    104 Army personnel including Officers of the 582 Brigade of the 58 Division in Horana at the request of the Blood Bank at Ragama along with civilians donated blood for the benefit of patients during an arrangement that took place on Sunday (28).

  • 1 Corps Launches Lecture Project

    2022-08-31 20:04:43

    1 Corps Launches Lecture Project

    The 1 Corps Headquarters at Kilinochchi with the objective of enlightening all Army personnel about the dangers of narcotics and the importance of prevention from drugs organized a lecture for Officers and Other Ranks on Thursday (25) at the 1 Corps HQ premises.

  • 52 Division Turns 27 Years Old

    2022-08-31 20:02:18

    52 Division Turns 27 Years Old

    The 52 Division HQ of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna turned 27 years of age on Wednesday (24). The anniversary was marked in a series of religious and formal events inside the 52 Division premises. A “Bodhi Pooja” was held at the 52 Division temple in order to invoke blessings....

  • Troops Apprehend 10.4 Kg of ICE Drug in Mannar

    2022-08-31 09:45:25

    Troops Apprehend 10.4 Kg of ICE Drug in Mannar

    Intelligence troops of the 54 Division and 11 Sri Lanka Artillery in Mannar arrested two civilians with 10.4 kg of ICE at Mannar roadblock early this morning (31). Those civilians were attempting to transport those 10.4 kg of ICE (approximately Rs 150m)...

  • Holiday Bungalow Dedicated to GR Veterans Inaugurated at Home of Gajaba

    2022-08-30 18:40:23

    Holiday Bungalow Dedicated to GR Veterans Inaugurated at Home of Gajaba

    The newly-constructed Holiday Home for Veterans of the Gajaba Regiment (GR) at the GR Regimental Headquarters at Saliyapura was warmed and inaugurated by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage...