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  • Security Network around Transmission Tower Reviewed & Reinforced

    2020-08-19 21:45:34

    Security Network around Transmission Tower Reviewed & Reinforced

    In the aftermath of several rounds of new modules of training, security network for the multi-functional transmission tower and its centre in Kokavil was reinforced and re-adjusted on a suggestion made by Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda, Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi (SF-KLN) after his recent official visit to the complex.

  • Mallavi Central College Premises Get Cleaned up in Shramadana

    2020-08-19 21:31:55

    Mallavi Central College Premises Get Cleaned up in Shramadana

    17 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Light Infantry troops of the 653 Brigade under the supervision of their Commanding Officer on Sunday (16) carried out a self-cleaning (Shramadana) community project inside the Mallavi Central College premises on the eve of its re-opening.

  • First Harvest at Panaluwa Army-cultivated Paddy Fields Reaped

    2020-08-18 18:33:38

    First Harvest at Panaluwa Army-cultivated Paddy Fields Reaped

    Reaping of the maiden paddy harvest in the Panaluwa - Thunnana fields, cultivated by troops of the Security Forces - West took place this morning (18), giving pride of place to traditions and religious rites. Major General Jayantha Senevirathna....

  • New Chairman for Angampora Martial Art Institute Begins Work

    2020-08-18 18:15:38

    New Chairman for Angampora Martial Art Institute Begins Work

    Major General Jagath Kodituwakku, General Officer Commanding, 66 Division took office as the new Chairman of the Army-established first ever Angampora Experimental Institute and Training Centre (AEITC) complex in the country at Panagoda Army Cantonment on Friday (14).

  • More Expatriates to Be Flown Home - NOCPCO

    2020-08-18 18:10:38

    More Expatriates to Be Flown Home - NOCPCO

    Not a single COVID-19 positive patient was reported this morning (20) from the island. The total number of infected detainees as of this morning (20) by 6.00 am at the Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre for Drug addicts at Kandakadu stands at 629.

  • 3 (V) SLSR Troops Douse Fire at MP's House

    2020-08-18 18:00:38

    3 (V) SLSR Troops Douse Fire at MP's House

    A sudden fire that broke out inside a house, belonging to Hon Member of Parliament (MP), Jeevan Thondaman in the Wedivon Estate in Thawalanthenna area in the Nuwara Eliya district was doused by 3 (Volunteer) Sri lanka Sinha Regiment troops of the...

  • Army-constructed New Addition in Diyatalawa Base Hospital Opened

    2020-08-18 17:33:38

    Army-constructed New Addition in Diyatalawa Base Hospital Opened

    17 Corps of Engineer Service (CES) Regiment troops of the Security Force HQ – Central (SFHQ-Cen) fulfilling a long-awaited need of the Diyatalawa Army Base Hospital erected a new addition, enabling it to continue its card section more effectively....

  • Gemunu Watch Troops Disinfect Theravil Pre-school Surroundings

    2020-08-18 17:00:41

    Gemunu Watch Troops Disinfect Theravil Pre-school Surroundings

    7 Gemunu Watch (GW) troops under command to the 681 Brigade under the 68 Division of the Security Forces-Mullaittivu (SFHQ - MLT) as one more of their community projects disinfected and sterilized the Mathusha preschool and its premises in Theravil before it was reopened.

  • 64 Division Troops Clean up Oddusuddan Hospital Premises

    2020-08-18 16:53:41

    64 Division Troops Clean up Oddusuddan Hospital Premises

    Troops of the 64 Division under command to the Security Forces-Mullaittivu carried out a Sharmadana campaign around the Oddusudan Hospital and its staff quarters premises on Sunday (16).

  • New State Minister of Internal Security amid Religious Observances Begins Duties

    2020-08-18 16:45:41

    New State Minister of Internal Security amid Religious Observances Begins Duties

    Hon Chamal Rajapaksa, State Minister of Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management assumed his new duties at the new office premises in the Narahenpita (Nila Medura) this afternoon (17).