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  • Troops-Converted New ICC at Town Hall Building Formally Vested in Health Authorities

    2021-05-19 15:22:40

    Troops-Converted New ICC at Town Hall Building Formally Vested in Health Authorities

    Troops of the 112 Brigade and the 3 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment camp in Nuwara Eliya handed over the converted Town Hall building at Nuwara Eliya to the health authorities on Monday (17), expected to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) in the...

  • Army-improvised Tangalle Hospital Ward Ready to Receive COVID-19 Infectees

    2021-05-19 14:10:49

    Army-improvised Tangalle Hospital Ward Ready to Receive COVID-19 Infectees

    Troops of 23 Gajaba Regiment, 3 Sri Lanka National guard and Corps of Engineer Services of the 112 Brigade took steps to convert one ward at Tangalle Base Hospital to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) in the event of any surge in the number of COVID-19...

  • 7 GW Troops Disinfect Udayarkaddu South Area

    2021-05-19 12:15:49

    7 GW Troops Disinfect Udayarkaddu South Area

    Troops of the 7 Gemunu Watch under command to the 68 Division and the 681 Brigade of the Security Forces-Mullaittivu disinfected Udayarkaddu South area and its weekly fair premises on Sunday (16). Troops were assisted by a section of civil workers and civilians during this project.

  • Private Company Gifts 10 ICU Beds to Army-improvised ICC at Seeduwa

    2021-05-19 11:15:49

    Private Company Gifts 10 ICU Beds to Army-improvised ICC at Seeduwa

    Giving a boost to the Army-improvised Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) at Seeduwa, now almost done, the management of Upfield Sri Lanka Pvt Ltd this morning (17) gifted 10 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds to the Army for use in the new ICC in case of any emergency. Mr Anuruddha Aluvihare, Country...

  • Group of Professionals, Enlisted to SLAVF Awarded Certificates

    2021-05-19 07:15:38

    Group of Professionals, Enlisted to SLAVF Awarded Certificates

    A group of ten Officers directly- enlisted to the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) under the professional category completed their joint Professional Officers’ Basic Orientation Course – 10 and Direct Enlisted Officer Cadet Course – 9 (1) at the SLAVF Training School at Diyatalawa and formally passed out...

  • 'Doramadalawa' in ITN Discusses Status Quo & Future Travel Restrictions

    2021-05-17 21:16:07

    'Doramadalawa' in ITN Discusses Status Quo & Future Travel Restrictions

    General Shavendra Silva, Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army as a main resource contributor to the popular forum of ideals 'Doramadalawa' in ITN at 1000 pm...

  • All Set to Remember Fallen War Heroes at National 'Ranaviru' Monument

    2021-05-17 16:11:33

    All Set to Remember Fallen War Heroes at National 'Ranaviru' Monument

    The cherished memory of patriotic War Heroes of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Civil Security Department who sacrificed their precious lives for the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence is to be venerated once again with floral tributes...

  • 2456 More Confirmed Positive-NOCPCO

    2021-05-17 15:15:49

    2456 More Confirmed Positive-NOCPCO

    As of this morning (18), a total of 2456 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. The majority of 677 are from Gampaha District. Among them, the majority 136 were from Biyagama town area, 83 from Nittambuwa, 72 from Kadawatha and 58 from Wattala...

  • 521 Brigade Troops Disinfect Achchuvely Area

    2021-05-17 14:51:49

    521 Brigade Troops Disinfect Achchuvely Area

    11 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and 521 Brigade troops of the 52 Division on the directions of Major General Priyantha Perera, Commander, Security Forces -Jaffna, and under guidance of the General Officer Commanding, 52 Division carried out a sterilization programme in Achchuvely...

  • 551 Brigade Troops Pull out Wild Bushes & Clean Roadsides in Jaffna

    2021-05-17 10:51:49

    551 Brigade Troops Pull out Wild Bushes & Clean Roadsides in Jaffna

    A 'Shramadana' (self-help) campaign to rid mosquito-breeding spots and control the spread of Dengue while simultaneously removing bushes with pollen that cause respiratory complications got underway in Jaffna on Tuesday (11). During this community - based project...