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  • Australia-based 274 More Sri Lankans Repatriated

    2020-05-11 07:56:24

    Australia-based 274 More Sri Lankans Repatriated

    Flight UL 605 of Sri Lankan Airlines this morning (10) brought down one more batches of 274 Sri Lankan expatriates from Melbourne-Australia to Colombo on a directive given by HE the President. They all were referred to Quarantine Centres after medical examinations.

  • Fifty Under-privileged Families Given Dry Rations during Vesak

    2020-05-11 07:52:01

    Fifty Under-privileged Families Given Dry Rations during Vesak

    50 poor families in Kiran, Iluppadichenai, Aiththamalai, Kirankulam and Kurukkalmadam areas in Batticaloa district were among recipients of essential dry ration packs, each valued at Rs. 2000.00, following generosity extended by Dr. Kalpani Dissanayaka and Mr. Darshana Gunarathna (USA) and Mrs. Wimala Dissanayaka of Kandy.

  • 50 More PPE Overalls Gifted to 623 Brigade

    2020-05-11 07:49:29

    50 More PPE Overalls Gifted to 623 Brigade

    A stock of 50 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) overalls, gifted by Mr Hasitha Abeysekara, Director of the Designer Fashion Factory Pvt Ltd to the 623 Brigade HQ in Welioya were distributed among troops on duty at Quarantine Centres for COVID-19 epidemic.

  • 2 (V) SLAGSC Troops Give Away Dry Rations on Vesak Day

    2020-05-11 07:47:19

     2 (V) SLAGSC Troops Give Away Dry Rations on Vesak Day

    To coincide with the Vesak Poya, troops of 2 the (v) Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) donated 30 dry ration packs and vegetable packs among low income families in the general area of Borella on Thursday (7). These donations were sponsored by Mrs Manel Demuni, the mother of the Commanding Officer 2 (v) SLAGSC.

  • More Lectures Given for Mental Well-being

    2020-05-11 07:43:59

    More Lectures Given for Mental Well-being

    Rev Linton Joshep at sports village Panagoda, Colonel Dr Monaragala and his team at the 4 (v) Corps of Engineer Service -Borupana, Lieutenant Colonel B.G S Samanthi at Biyagma Village Hotel at the request of the Directorate of Psychological Operations delivered lectures for the mental well-being of the troops, staying at separate centres or those serving in separation centers.

  • SLSR Inaugurates Truncheon House & Two Attractive Holiday Bungalows for SNCOs & Other Ranks

    2020-05-10 18:08:47

    SLSR Inaugurates Truncheon House & Two Attractive Holiday Bungalows for SNCOs & Other Ranks

    The inaugural ceremony of the newly-constructed Truncheon House of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) at Ambepussa took place on Saturday (9) during a brief ceremony, headed by...

  • Troops Free Kilinochchi Town from Germs

    2020-05-10 15:08:47

    Troops Free Kilinochchi Town from Germs

    7 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops under command to the 572 Brigade of the 57 Division under the Security Force HQ-Kilinochchi disinfected the entire Kilinochchi town and important public places for health concerns of the general public on Saturday (9).

  • Wanni Troops-Erected One More New House for a Needy Family Inaugurated

    2020-05-09 11:56:17

    Wanni Troops-Erected One More New House for a Needy Family Inaugurated

    Security Force HQ-Wanni, taking one more step further as regards their construction of houses for the underprivileged vested troops-built another new house for a poor family living in Adiranigama, Ihala Halmillewa...

  • More Than 750 Needy Families Receive Relief Packs on Vesak Day

    2020-05-09 08:45:38

    More Than 750 Needy Families Receive Relief Packs on Vesak Day

    Over 750 needy families in Thondamanaru, Kerudavil, Velvattithurei, Avarangal, Navaliyattal,ketpely, Mirusuvil, Pavasikkulam, Kaithady, Chavakachcheri, Kaddakadu, Mallakam, Veththilakerni, Kevil,Wallai, Inuvil, Wadukkodai, Nawanthurai, Savalkattu...

  • 682 & 683 Brigades Troops on Vesak Day Distribute Cooked Meals & Dry Ration Packs among Needy Families

    2020-05-09 08:40:38

    682 & 683 Brigades Troops on Vesak Day Distribute Cooked Meals & Dry Ration Packs among Needy Families

    Troops of the 7 Gemunu Watch and 9 Sri Lanka National Guard under the command of the 683 Brigade of the 68 Division in the Security Force-HQ-MLT donated cooked meal packs and desserts to needy families...