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  • European Union Delegation Meets Jaffna Commander

    2019-08-09 15:30:16

    European Union Delegation Meets Jaffna Commander

    Mr Riccardo Chelleri, Policy Officer of Democracy and Election Division, European External Action Service and a delegation of the European Union paid a courtesy visit to the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) during their visit to the Northern Province on Friday (9).

  • 56 Division Distributes 1000 Coconut Saplings among Civilians

    2019-08-09 15:25:16

    56 Division Distributes 1000 Coconut Saplings among Civilians

    Maliban Biscuit Manufacturers (Pvt) Limited in appreciation of the Army's ongoing tree-planting drives distributed over 1000 coconut saplings among underprivileged families in Vavuniya and Kokeliya areas on Sunday (4) following the coordination done by the Army's 56 Division.

  • ‘Abhimansala-1’ Inmates Spend the Day with 21 Div All Ranks

    2019-08-09 15:20:16

    ‘Abhimansala-1’ Inmates Spend the Day with 21 Div All Ranks

    Officers and Other Ranks of the 21 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni on the directions of the General Officer Commanding, 21 Division, Major General Kumar Jayapathirana went to the ‘Abimansala - 1’ at Anuradhapura to see War Heroes under recuperation on Sunday (4).

  • Workshop to Educate Officers on Staff Duties

    2019-08-09 15:05:16

    Workshop to Educate Officers on Staff Duties

    A two-day workshop on 'Staff Duties' for Grade 3 officers serving in the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) got underway at the Battalion Training School in Arasapurakulam during 5-7 August under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding....

  • Bee-keeping as a Domestic Industry Established in Kilinochchi

    2019-08-09 15:01:16

    Bee-keeping as a Domestic Industry Established in Kilinochchi

    Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) after introducing bee-keeping as a self-employment project for underprivileged families formally commenced on Friday (2) during a brief ceremony, led by Major General Vijitha Ravipriya, Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi.

  • 31st Director Staff Duties Takes Office

    2019-08-08 17:17:19

    31st Director Staff Duties Takes Office

    Brigadier Chandana Wijesundera, the new Director Staff Duties (DSD) took office on Friday (2) during a simple ceremony at his office. The new Director at first performed religious observances soon after he entered the new office before he left his signature for an official document...

  • Troops Douse Wildfire in Poonagala

    2019-08-08 13:58:28

    Troops Douse Wildfire in Poonagala

    A sudden wildfire that broke out in and around Poonagala area in Haputale was brought to the notice of the troops in the Security Force Headquarters - Central on Thursday (8) morning. The fire broke out, due to prevailing drought spell and dry weather patterns was worsened with gushing winds that prevailed overnight.

  • Fitting Tribute Salutes Retiring Major General M.M Kithsiri at SLLI HQ

    2019-08-08 13:06:20

    Fitting Tribute Salutes Retiring Major General M.M Kithsiri at SLLI HQ

    Major General M. M Kithsiri, Director General Psychological Operations of the Army who just retired from the Sri Lanka Army after completion of 33 years of unblemished service in the organization was saluted and appreciated in a series of ceremonies...

  • Army Officer Invited to Deliver Lecture

    2019-08-08 13:04:32

    Army Officer Invited to Deliver Lecture

    Lieutenant Colonel M. B. B. N Herath, General Staff Officer I (Admin) of 14 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - West at the invitation of the E - BEYOND Management in Maharagama, a private software company delivered a comprehensive lecture on current security scenario, positive attitudes and approaches and leadership.

  • ‘Paada Yathra’ Pilgrims Given Refreshments

    2019-08-08 13:02:32

    ‘Paada Yathra’ Pilgrims Given Refreshments

    Troops of the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi warmly welcomed the ‘Paada Yathra’ devotees when they arrived in Kilinochchi area during 4-5 August in order to attend the annual feast at Matha Church in Mulankavil on Sunday (4) before they set out to the Holy Shrine of Madu.