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  • Disadvantaged Groups in Madu Areas Given Dry Ration Packs

    2021-09-03 13:20:30

    Disadvantaged Groups in Madu Areas Given Dry Ration Packs

    The non-profit organization, ‘Sweshini’ in the UK sponsored the supply of 50 dry ration packets to disadvantaged families in Tachchanamarutamadu and Madu areas on Wednesday (1) in close coordination with the 653 Brigade HQ of the 65 Division under the Security Force HQ-Wanni.

  • SLMA-Gifted Pulse Oximeters Distributed Among the Most Deserving in Gampaha and Colombo

    2021-09-03 12:30:30

    SLMA-Gifted Pulse Oximeters Distributed Among the Most Deserving in Gampaha and Colombo

    More than 50 Pulse Oximeters, gifted to the NOCPCO by the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), presided by Medical Specialist, Dr Padma Gunarathna for distribution among patients under care in the SLMA-NOCPCO-run Home-based Intergrated Patient....

  • Logistic Commander Inspects ICCs & QCs

    2021-09-03 12:20:30

    Logistic Commander Inspects ICCs & QCs

    Major General Indu Samarakoon, Commander - Army Logistic Command on Thursday (2) inspected the Intermediate Care Centres and Quarantine Centres, managed by the Regiments of Sri Lanka Army Service Corps and Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps. During these visits to Pitipana....

  • US Government Donates EOD Equipment to Support UN Missions

    2021-09-03 11:20:30

    US Government Donates EOD Equipment to Support UN Missions

    The US Embassy in Colombo, extending an impressive gesture of goodwill, donated Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) equipment to the Sri Lanka Army for the use of Combat Convoy Company (CCC) operations in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission....

  • Vaccination Programme in the Deep South Begins

    2021-09-03 08:20:30

    Vaccination Programme in the Deep South Begins

    The vaccination of the 1st dose of the vaccine for youngones between 20 - 30 years as directed by HE the President commenced in the Southern region on Thursday (2) covering general areas of Tangalle, Ambalanthota and Tissamaharamaya to begin with. As per guidelines given by....

  • Troops Convert Ayurveda Hospital Ward as One More ICC in Aparekka

    2021-09-03 06:20:30

    Troops Convert Ayurveda Hospital Ward as One More ICC in Aparekka

    Troops of the 613 Brigade of the 61 Division took steps to convert a ward in the Ayurvedic hospital in Aparekka to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) in the event of any surge in the number of infectees of COVID-19 in the region. The converted ICC began its operations on Tuesday (31).

  • First Batch of 287 Recruits at Mulankavil BTS Passes out to Go to New Places of Duties

    2021-09-02 17:51:46

    First Batch of 287 Recruits at Mulankavil BTS Passes out to Go to New Places of Duties

    The first batch of 287 new recruits trained at the Battalion Training School (BTS) of the 65 Division in the Course No-1 who completed the four-month long successful training at Mulankavil BTS under the close supervision and direction of the 65 Division and the....

  • New Accommodation Building at Ranaviru Apparel - Yakkala Opened

    2021-09-02 13:00:11

    New Accommodation Building at Ranaviru Apparel - Yakkala Opened

    The new accommodation building at Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL) camp premises in Yakkala was declared open by Major General Wasantha Madola, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) and Chairman, Board of Management (BoM) for RVAPL on Wednesday (01). Amidst religious rituals, the Chief Guest unveiled....

  • Troops-Built Two More New Houses in Jaffna Vested in Needy Families

    2021-09-02 08:45:11

    Troops-Built Two More New Houses in Jaffna Vested in Needy Families

    The compassionate thought of skilled Jaffna troops to provide decent shelters to homeless civilians resulted in the construction of two more new homes in Kollankaladdy and Uduvil South areas and vested them in beneficiaries with co-sponsorships, provided by both National Housing Development Authority and..

  • SLSC Troops Help Install CCTV System at Kalutara Prison on Request

    2021-09-02 08:15:20

    SLSC Troops Help Install CCTV System at Kalutara Prison on Request

    Troops 11 Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) offered their technical expertise and knowledge to the Kalutara Prison for installation of its new CCTV (Closed-circuit television) security cameras around the premises in response to a request....