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  • 61 Division Provides Prosthetic Limbs, Library Books & School Accessories

    2018-11-05 19:45:41

    61 Division Provides Prosthetic Limbs, Library Books & School Accessories

    Extending the Army’s humanitarian assistance further to physically-handicapped civilians in Thachchanamaradamadu in the Madu area, 61 Division Headquarters in collaboration with the Centre for Handicapped in Kundasale distributed artificial limbs to 16 civilians...

  • English Course Conducted to Other Rankers

    2018-11-05 17:20:16

    English Course Conducted to  Other Rankers

    On the directions of the Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi (SF-KLN), and under the supervision General Officer Commanding (GOC) 57 Division Major General Vijitha Ravipriya an elementary English course for other rankers got underway during 22 October-05 November at Thondaman Nagar Camp.

  • Mechanized Infantry Regiment Hqrs Troops Contribute to ‘Wana Ropa’

    2018-11-05 17:00:16

    Mechanized Infantry Regiment Hqrs Troops Contribute to ‘Wana Ropa’

    To coincide with the ongoing ‘Wana Ropa’ national tree planting drive, Mechanized Infantry Regiment at Dambulla launched a tree sapling planting programme inside the Regimental Centre premises on Sunday (4). The event was organized under the directions of the Colonel of the Regiment...

  • Sri Lanka National Guard Commemorates Its 28th Regimental Day

    2018-11-05 16:45:16

    Sri Lanka National Guard Commemorates Its 28th Regimental Day

    Troops of the Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) giving due respect and prominence to its fallen War Heroes commemorated their 28th anniversary on Thursday (1) with several programmes, lined up at the SLNG Regimental Headquarters in Weherawatte, Kurunegala.

  • Kokilai Temple ‘Katina’ Ceremony Supported

    2018-11-05 16:40:10

    Kokilai Temple ‘Katina’ Ceremony Supported

    59 Division troops extended their full support for conduct of the annual Katina ceremony at Kokilai Sri Sambodhi temple on Sunday (4). Ven Sri Tissapura Gunarathana Thero, Chief Incumbent at Kokilai Sri Sambodhi temple organized the proceedings with the participation of 20 Buddhist monks, attending the Heel Dana (breakfast).

  • 53 Division Marks Anniversary Donating School Accessories

    2018-11-05 16:33:10

    53 Division Marks Anniversary Donating School Accessories

    Troops of the 53 Reserve Division in Inamaluwa, Dambulla operating under the command of the Army Commander recently marked their 23rd anniversary, conducting a donation programme at Habarana, Sooriyagama primary school premises. Under the supervision of the General Officer...

  • Workshop on ‘Leadership & Power’ Held in Mullaittivu

    2018-11-05 16:15:10

    Workshop on ‘Leadership & Power’ Held in Mullaittivu

    A workshop, aimed at further improving ‘Leadership & Power’ got underway for two days (1 - 2 Nov) at the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) on the directions of Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru, Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu.

  • Troops Meditate at Kanduboda Meditation Centre

    2018-11-05 16:05:10

    Troops Meditate at Kanduboda Meditation Centre

    The Directorate of Psychological Operations intending to raise spiritual standards and mental peace among Officers and Other Ranks of the Armed Forces had one more meditation session at Bellummahara, ‘Bavunseth Vipassana Bhavana’ Centre on Wednesday (31) October.

  • New 23 Div GOC Assumes Office

    2018-11-05 16:00:10

    New 23 Div GOC Assumes Office

    The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC), 23 Division, Brigadier W.A.K.B Udalupola assumed office as the 21st General Officer Commanding of the 23 Division on Thursday (1). A formal Guard Turnout and a Ceremonial Parade saluted the new General Officer Commanding, symbolic of military traditions. Afterwards, amidst religious blessings,.....

  • US Embassy Officials Offer Help in CIMIC Training

    2018-11-05 14:55:46

    US Embassy Officials Offer Help in CIMIC Training

    Two Colombo-based US embassy officials with the objective of providing knowledge on management of civil affairs to Army troops in different courses, held preliminary discussions to the same effect at the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) on Wednesday (31).