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  • Forest Reserve Bushfire Extinguished

    2021-08-05 19:48:34

    Forest Reserve Bushfire Extinguished

    Troops of the 121 Brigade of the 12 Division under the Security Force HQ-Central brought a wildfire that broke out atop the Moneragala - Hulandawa Forest Reserve under control within a few hours on Tuesday (3). Troops swiftly reached the affected area and collectively worked to extinguish...

  • Workshop on Drugs Held for Troops

    2021-08-05 19:44:28

    Workshop on Drugs Held for Troops

    A workshop for Officers and Other Ranks in under command establishments of the Security Forces-West on eradication of drug abuses was held on Monday (2) at the Army Gymnasium in Panagoda. This workshop, inaugurated under the direction of General Shavendra Silva...

  • Bushfire Extinguished

    2021-08-05 19:38:18

    Bushfire Extinguished

    Troops of the 112 Brigade under command to the 11 Division of the Security Force HQ-Central on Monday (2) assisted to bring a fast spreading bushfire in the general area of Ravana Ella under control.

  • Air Mobile Brigade Presents Its Future Strategies to HE the President

    2021-08-05 10:09:33

    Air Mobile Brigade Presents Its Future Strategies to HE the President

    The day’s next segment of the Presidential itinerary inside the Army Headquarters assumed importance of different nature with the launch of the documented book, ‘Towards a Dazzling Future; Air Mobile Brigade 2021-2026’ that formulates strategic...

  • Troops Plant 200 Mangroves around Umiri Lagoon

    2021-08-05 08:54:37

    Troops Plant 200 Mangroves around Umiri Lagoon

    On account of the International Day for Conservation of the Mangrove, 8th Battalion of Sri Lanka National Guard troops under command to the 242 Brigade launched a project to plant 200 mangrove saplings covering the Umiri Lagoon area in Ampara on Monday (26).

  • HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Maiden Visit to New Army Headquarters Thru Lenses !

    2021-08-04 23:00:33

    HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Maiden Visit to New Army Headquarters Thru Lenses !

    1. Arrival at the Defence Complex main gate & motorcade, preceded by mounted riders. 2. Warm welcome to the Army HQ & invitation to review Guard of Honour. 3. Taking the salute of Gajaba Regiment troops from the special dais.

  • 2nd Batch of M2C Officers Ready to Perform in Corporate Sector

    2021-08-04 22:19:26

    2nd Batch of M2C Officers Ready to Perform in Corporate Sector

    The Military to Corporate Entrepreneurship Capsule (M2C), the second batch of 24 tri-service Officers, comprised of twelve Major Generals, three Brigadiers, four Rear Admirals and five Commodores / Air Commodores, both retired and on service in a fitting finale at the Water’s Edge...

  • New Logistic Commander, Maj Gen Indu Samarakoon Assumes Office

    2021-08-04 16:21:12

    New Logistic Commander, Maj Gen Indu Samarakoon Assumes Office

    Major General Indu Samarakoon assumed office as the new Commander, Army Logistic Command on Monday (2) at the Logistic Command Headquarters in Kosgama during...

  • 82 Deaths Reported on Tuesday (3) - NOCPCO

    2021-08-04 16:19:57

    82 Deaths Reported on Tuesday (3) - NOCPCO

    As of this morning (5), a total of 2,561 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Among them, 18 were Sri Lankan expatriates. The rest 2,543....

  • FMA-East Gets Dry Ration Packs for Villagers

    2021-08-04 16:17:57

    FMA-East Gets Dry Ration Packs for Villagers

    By responding to a request made by the Chief Incumbent at Batuoya Ashokarama temple in Minneriya, Major General Mahesh Abeyrathna, Commander, Forward Maintenance Area....