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  • Two Army Riders Win National Awards

    2019-02-24 13:55:57

    Two Army Riders Win National Awards

    Corporal Nihal Wijerathne of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and Lance Corporal Buddika Kasun Silva of Sri Lanka Signal Corps were awarded National Championship awards for their achievements respectively in the standard / modified street trail (15 CC) two-stroke and motorcycles MX 250 CC during the National Award Ceremony...

  • 8 SLLI Camp in Delgoda Gets New Gateway

    2019-02-24 12:55:57

    8 SLLI Camp in Delgoda Gets New Gateway

    Major General Ruwan Kulathunga, Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) made a formal visit to the 8 SLLI Unit, based in Delgoda on Friday (22) on an inspection tour. Major Anura Nanayakkara, Commanding Officer of the 8 SLLI welcomed the Colonel of the Regiment at the main entrance and invited him to unveil a plaque and open the main gateway to the battalion.

  • Late Major General Silva (retd) Laid to Rest amid Military Honours

    2019-02-23 19:21:01

    Late Major General Silva (retd) Laid to Rest amid Military Honours

    Late Major General C.A.M.N Silva (retd), a former Chief of Staff of the Army who left memories in the annals of the Sri Lanka Army, bade farewell to the Nation on Saturday (23) evening, amid st a sea of his military comrades and mourners at the General Cemetery, Borella. Major General Ruwan Kulathunga....

  • Community Centres & Pre-Schools in Jaffna Get New Furniture from Army

    2019-02-22 17:50:50

    Community Centres & Pre-Schools in Jaffna Get New Furniture from Army

    Durgamalai Pre-School at Kodikamam, Kaleiwani Community Centre, Thirumalwar Community Centre and Ligoria Fishermen’s Association in the Jaffna peninsula were among recipients of a large stock of essential furniture, provided under the civil-military cooperation of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) as....

  • Wanni Security Forces Select Best Volleyball Players During Inter Division Volleyball Tournament

    2019-02-22 17:35:56

    Wanni Security Forces Select Best Volleyball Players During Inter Division Volleyball Tournament

    The closing ceremony of the Inter Division Volleyball Tournament - 2019 took place on Wednesday (20) at the Security Force Headquarters -Wanni Sports Complex where Officers and Other Ranks of all under command formations assemble under one roof...

  • Kilinochchi Donor Gives Relief to Civilians thru Army

    2019-02-22 17:17:56

    Kilinochchi Donor Gives Relief to Civilians thru Army

    A total of 66 flood-affected civilians in Thadduvankoddai and Murusumoddai areas in Kilinochchi received dry ration packets, containing noodles, milk powder, sugar, tea, dhal, soya meat and rice, following sponsorship, provided by Mr Kanthan of Kilinochchi at the request of Major General Vijitha Ravipriya....

  • 22 Div Supports Conduct of Kovil Ceremony

    2019-02-22 16:42:27

    22 Div Supports Conduct of Kovil Ceremony

    22 Division troops extending their goodwill and assistance for the smooth conduct of the annual Kovil Pooja at Sri Thirukkai Ambal Hindu Temple on the Orr´s Hill, Trincomalee carried out several projects. On Tuesday (19) prior to the event, the troops in a Shrarmadana (self-help) cleaned the Kovil....

  • Central Commander Visits Under Command Establishments

    2019-02-22 16:35:29

    Central Commander Visits Under Command Establishments

    Major General Ruwan De Silva, Commander, Security Forces - Central (SF-C) in order to be familiar with respective duties, roles and tasks of under command establishments during Feb 21-22 visited.

  • MoD Officials Visit Minneriya Artillery School

    2019-02-22 16:28:29

    MoD Officials Visit Minneriya Artillery School

    A group of 40 officials of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in order to receive a basic knowledge on the functions of the Sri Lanka Army’s School of Artillery at Minneriya visited it during 15 - 16 February. Headed by Anurudha Wijekoon, Additional Secretary to the MoD, Major General D.A.R Ranawaka....

  • 57 Division Introduces New Paddy Breed for Better Profits

    2019-02-21 16:58:50

    57 Division Introduces New Paddy Breed for Better Profits

    An attempt to introduce a new breed of paddy seeds, 'Swayanjatha' which can be grown without agro-chemicals, insecticides or fertilizer was introduced to 64 selected farmers in the general areas of Kilinochchi on Monday (18) during an awareness session conducted at Kilinochchi Facility Centre in consultation...