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  • Major General Abrew, New 56 Division GOC Assumes Office

    2020-07-25 17:14:20

    Major General Abrew, New 56 Division GOC Assumes Office

    Major General WasanthaAbrew assumed duties as the 22 General Officer Commanding of the 56 Division, amid religious blessings at the Headquarters in Vavuniya on Wednesday (23). The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding of the 56 Division was warmly welcomed...

  • New Chief Field Engineer Assumes Duties

    2020-07-25 17:13:01

    New Chief Field Engineer Assumes Duties

    Major General Nihal Amarasekara, the new Chief Field Engineer of the Sri Lanka Army assumed duties on Friday (24) at his office as the 12th Chief Field Engineer. At his new office, Major General Nihal Amarasekara attended religious observances and symbolically placed his signature for a formal document...

  • Discussions on Security Arrangements of Kandy Perahera Held

    2020-07-25 17:12:41

    Discussions on Security Arrangements of Kandy Perahera Held

    A special discussion on security arrangements around Kandy area during the forthcoming Esala Perahara got underway at the 11 Division HQ on Wednesday (22), chaired by Major General Keerthi Costa, Commander Security Forces-Central

  • Anniversary Marked with Offer of Alms & Lunch to Orphans

    2020-07-25 17:12:01

    Anniversary Marked with Offer of Alms & Lunch to Orphans

    22 Infantry Division in Trincomalee, established on 23 July 1997 marked its 23rd anniversary on Thursday (23) with several programmes, launched on the guidelines given by the General Officer Commanding, 22 Division Major General Channa Weerasooriya.

  • 'Govi Gedara', Model Farm Village to be Built at 'Ranaviru Apparels'

    2020-07-25 17:11:41

    'Govi Gedara', Model Farm Village to be Built at 'Ranaviru Apparels'

    'Ranaviru Apparels' at Yakkala with the objective of creating a relaxed rural milieu in the premises where physically wounded and rehabilitated War Heroes are manufacturing Army uniforms and other accessories recently laid the corner-stone to build a model ‘Govi Gedara’ for sale...

  • Outgoing Mullaittivu Commander Saluted in 59 Division

    2020-07-25 17:10:34

    Outgoing Mullaittivu Commander Saluted in 59 Division

    A Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour saluted the outgoing Major General Deepthi Jayathilaka, Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu (SF-MLT) on Wednesday (15) when he arrived at the 59 Division premises to bid farewell.

  • Ex-LTTE Woman Cadre to Receive Army-Built New House

    2020-07-25 12:32:05

    Ex-LTTE Woman Cadre to Receive Army-Built New House

    The former LTTE woman cadre of the so called ‘Malathi’ Brigade of LTTE terrorists, the internationally-banned terror outfit was one among beneficiaries of receiving an Army-built new house in Wallipuram, Jaffna, thanks to the initiatives of the SFHQ-J.

  • Army Efforts a “Symbol of National Unity,” Says Northern Governor Opening New Punkuduthivu Homes

    2020-07-22 23:48:25

    Army Efforts a “Symbol of National Unity,” Says Northern Governor Opening New Punkuduthivu Homes

    The Army, being the vast and multifarious organization with multitasking sets of All Ranks, in what could be considered as another mega community project in the Jaffna peninsula, this morning (18) vested...

  • Brig Vipula Ihalage, New Commandant at MSTS

    2020-07-22 23:15:25

    Brig Vipula Ihalage, New Commandant at MSTS

    Brigadier Vipula Ihalage of Special Forces, the new Commandant at Diyatalawa Marksman and Sniper Training School (MSTS) took office on Monday (20) at his office as the 14th MSTS Commandant. At his new office, Brigadier Vipula Ihalage performed...

  • New Director Veteran Affairs Begins Duties

    2020-07-22 23:00:25

    New Director Veteran Affairs Begins Duties

    Brigadier Chandana Ranaweera of Sri Lanka Light Infantry, the new Director, Directorate of Veteran Affairs (DVA) of the Army assumed duties on Wednesday (22) at his office as the 9th Director of Veteran Affairs. At his new office, Brigadier Chandana Ranaweera...