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  • Troops Contribute to Coastal Clean-Up in Thewanpiddy

    2019-07-02 09:04:03

    Troops Contribute to Coastal Clean-Up in Thewanpiddy

    Environment-concerned 19 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops, belonging to the 651 Brigade of the 65 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi together with locals took part in a mammoth project to clean up the coastal belt area of Thewanpiddy in Kilinochchi on Thursday (20).

  • West Troops Listen to Talk on ' Drug Prevention'

    2019-07-02 06:04:03

    West Troops Listen to Talk on ' Drug Prevention'

    To be in line with the ongoing Presidential Task Force-initiated drug eradication drive, Mr Rasika Weerathunga, an Instructor at Sri Lanka Sumithuro Melmedura and Vista Counseling service delivered a lecture on 'Drug Prevention' and its international network, etc to the troops serving....

  • New 224 Brigade HQ Opens its Privates' Mess

    2019-07-01 14:17:08

    New 224 Brigade HQ Opens its Privates' Mess

    The newly-constructed Privates' Mess at the 224 Brigade Headquarters Muthur was recently opened by Major General Neville Weerasingha GOC - 22 Division during a simple ceremony.On arrival of the Chief Guest, Major General Neville Weerasingha was received by Colonel Prasanna Ediriweera Commander...

  • Sudden Bush Fire Extinguished

    2019-07-01 14:15:08

    Sudden Bush Fire Extinguished

    Troops of the Security Forces Central (SF-C) rushed and assisted to extinguish a sudden bush fire that erupted in the general area of Lunugala in Welimada Divisional Secretariat on 30 June. 22 troops including an Officer of the Security Forces jumped into action on the directions of Major General Laksiri Waduge, Commander Security

  • Ceremonials Mark National Flag-Raising at Galle Face

    2019-07-01 13:15:08

    Ceremonials Mark National Flag-Raising at Galle Face

    The routine raising and furling of the National Flag at Galle Face Green took place this morning (1) marking the commencement of a new month. Amid a special drill, 3 Army personnel attaching the highest degree of recognition and dignity to the motherland raised the national flag...

  • Cultivation of Income-Generating Crops Introduced among SF-East Troops

    2019-06-30 22:42:55

    Cultivation of Income-Generating Crops Introduced among SF-East Troops

    As one more of multifarious educative and awareness projects, being conducted by the Security Force Headquarters-East for the benefit of all ranks, a new initiative, intended to uplift the living standards of SF-East soldiers...

  • Drug Prevention Awareness Conducted by SFHQ-J

    2019-06-30 22:41:55

    Drug Prevention Awareness Conducted by SFHQ-J

    To coincide with the international drug prevention week, a valuable awareness programme was conducted at The 551 Brigade Headquarters under command to the 55 Division and the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on 27 June.

  • Army Entertains Public in Kundasale

    2019-06-30 22:40:55

    Army Entertains Public in Kundasale

    A musical show organized by the Sri Lanka Army to provide entertainment to the civilians in the general areas in Kundasale got underway at S.W.R.D Bandaranaike College premises on 21 June.Organized by Major General T.J Nanayakkara, General Officer Commanding 11 Division, the band of Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps entertained the gathering with special dancing features.

  • SFHQ - KLN 10th Anniversary Commemoration Starts with Religious Observances of All Faiths

    2019-06-30 10:46:23

    SFHQ - KLN 10th Anniversary Commemoration Starts with Religious Observances of All Faiths

    Religious programmes of all major faiths, including an all-night 'Pirith' chanting ceremony plus an alms-giving (Daana) to monks preceded the 10th anniversary commemorative ceremonies of the...

  • Central Troops Built, Hemas Group Sponsored Pre School Opened in Bandarawela

    2019-06-29 19:24:48

    Central Troops Built, Hemas Group Sponsored Pre School Opened in Bandarawela

    Army Engineer troops serving the Security Force Headquarters- Central threw their weight behind the construction of a new pre school building with the financial assistance, provided by Hemas Group under...