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  • Commander Appreciates Retiring Chief Field Engineer’s Service

    2019-11-20 09:28:21

    Commander Appreciates Retiring Chief Field Engineer’s Service

    Appreciative of the unblemished service of the retiring Chief Field Engineer, Major General Tissa Nanayakkara of the Sri Lanka Engineers, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army after inviting the potential retiree to his office...

  • Now, Wanni SFHQ Holds Its Quiz Competition

    2019-11-20 08:35:31

    Now, Wanni SFHQ Holds Its Quiz Competition

    With the intention of further improving the general knowledge of Officers serving all formations under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W), a quiz competition got underway with the participation of Officers during 14 November at the SFHQ-W.

  • New DGGS Assumes Office

    2019-11-20 08:28:21

    New DGGS Assumes Office

    Major General Suraj Bangsajayah this morning (20) assumed office as the new Director General General Staff (DGGS) at the Army Headquarters. Religious observances of major denominations (Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic and Catholic) blessed the new office before he formally signified the acceptance...

  • Newly-Promoted 52 Div GOC Greeted

    2019-11-19 23:55:20

    Newly-Promoted 52 Div GOC Greeted

    The newly-promoted General Officer Commanding 52 Division, Major General Sena Waduge of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna was welcomed at the Division Headquarters on Tuesday (19) in accordance with military traditions.

  • Commander Extends Best Wishes to the Retiring Senior Officer

    2019-11-19 22:55:20

    Commander Extends Best Wishes to the Retiring Senior Officer

    Major General Kapila Udalupola, General Officer Commanding, 23 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - East on the eve of his retirement from the Army after a distinguished military career...

  • Newly-promoted 51 Div GOC Felicitated

    2019-11-19 22:53:20

    Newly-promoted 51 Div GOC Felicitated

    51 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna on Friday (15) held a felicitation ceremony to welcome their newly-promoted General Officer Commanding, Major General B. A. L Ratnayake at the Divisional Headquarters, Kopay.

  • New Director Training Takes up Duties

    2019-11-19 22:50:20

    New Director Training Takes up Duties

    Brigadier Nishantha Herath took up duties as the new Director Training of the Sri Lanka Army this morning (20) at the Army Headquarters in Sri Jayewardenepura.

  • Renovated & Refurbished Married Apartments in Park Road Vested in SNCOs

    2019-11-19 14:30:16

    Renovated & Refurbished Married Apartments in Park Road Vested in SNCOs

    Sixteen families, representative of married Officers and Other Ranks of the Army this evening (15) were the recipients of 16 completely-renovated and furnished...

  • 572 Brigade Troops Save Woman’s Life

    2019-11-18 20:28:36

    572 Brigade Troops Save Woman’s Life

    6 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops of the 572 Brigade in Vishuwamadu area under the 57 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Thursday (14) promptly acted and....

  • Newly-Promoted 55 Division GOC Greeted in Welcome Ceremony

    2019-11-17 20:28:36

    Newly-Promoted 55 Division GOC Greeted in Welcome Ceremony

    Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 55 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna who was recently promoted to the rank of Major General was welcomed...