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  • Singapore & Dubai-based 382 More Sri Lankans Repatriated

    2020-05-07 09:31:58

    Singapore & Dubai-based 382 More Sri Lankans Repatriated

    Flight UL 303 and UL 226 of Sri Lankan Airlines on Wednesday evening (6) and this morning (7) brought down two more batches of 382 Sri Lankan expatriates including students, state officials from Singapore (185) and Dubai (197) to Colombo on a directive given...

  • More Quarantined Persons Back Home

    2020-05-07 08:22:23

    More Quarantined Persons Back Home

    Upon completion of the quarantine process of more than 3 weeks, one more group of 148 individuals proceeded back home from the Army-managed Panichchankerni (33), Meyankulam (22), Katukeliyawa (14) Galkanda (72), Hekitta (2) and Navy-managed...

  • Psy Ops Conducts more Motivational Projects

    2020-05-07 07:13:17

    Psy Ops Conducts more Motivational Projects

    Intending to promote psychological well-being and mental disposition of the troops, staying at separation centres, Directorate of Psychological Operations launched a few more motivational projects at Panagoda, Kaduwela, Borupana and Katunayake...

  • Army Discusses Military Strategy for 2020-2025 in Brainstorming Session

    2020-05-06 22:00:26

    Army Discusses Military Strategy for 2020-2025 in Brainstorming Session

    The Sri Lanka Army in constant touch with multiple and complex global threat landscape and the imperative need for adaptation to dramatic transformation in recent years is in the process of upgrading its Military Strategy for 2020-2025 with special focus...

  • 5052 Have So Far Left for Home after Quarantining- Lt Gen Shavendra Silva

    2020-05-06 21:45:01

    5052 Have So Far Left for Home after Quarantining- Lt Gen Shavendra Silva

    The routine Media interaction at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) at Rajagiriya took place this afternoon (4), headed by Mrs Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Hon Minister of Health...

  • Jaffna Troops Build 701st New House for Another Needy Family

    2020-05-06 21:34:35

    Jaffna Troops Build 701st New House for Another Needy Family

    The record 701st new house, built by Jaffna Army troops for a needy family in Urumpirai -West area was vested in the recipients on Tuesday (5) during a simple ceremony, graced by Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna.

  • Mullaittivu Troops Distribute Relief Dry Ration Packs Gifted by Buddhist Monk

    2020-05-06 19:34:35

    Mullaittivu Troops Distribute Relief Dry Ration Packs Gifted by Buddhist Monk

    Troops of the Security Force HQ- MLT supported the distribution of 250 dry ration packs among needy families in the general areas of Oddusudan, Samalankulam, Manawalapaddumurippu...

  • SFHQ-MLT Troops Distribute Dry Rations in Nayaru

    2020-05-06 18:34:35

    SFHQ-MLT Troops Distribute Dry Rations in Nayaru

    Measures were coordinated through the Security Force HQ-Mullaittivu to distribute 150 dry ration packs among the low-income families after a private donor offered a large consignment of dry rations for distribution. Mr Suresh, a reputed businessman...

  • 127 Quarantined Individuals Back Home

    2020-05-06 18:00:35

    127 Quarantined Individuals Back Home

    One more group of 127 individuals upon completion of the quarantine process of more than 3 weeks, proceeded back home from the Army-managed Punani and Kandakadu Quarantine Centres (QC) this morning (6) after necessary medical formalities and receipt of quarantine certificates.

  • 30 PPE Overalls Received by 643 Brigade Commander Given to Mullaittivu Troops

    2020-05-06 17:30:35

    30 PPE Overalls Received by 643 Brigade Commander Given to Mullaittivu Troops

    A stock of Personal Preventive Equipment (PPE) overalls received by Brigadier J.M.N. K Jayasundara, 643 Brigade Commander of the 64 Division from a private donor were donated to the SFHQ-MLT for distribution among the troops serving in Quarantine Centres in and around Mullaittivu.