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  • Troops Join Annual AHQ Bn Get-together

    2019-06-25 18:54:38

    Troops Join Annual AHQ Bn Get-together

    The annual get-together of the Headquarters Battalion of the Army Headquarters took place on Saturday (22) at Wadduwa Laya Beach Hotel. Colonel Pradeep Gamage, Commanding Officer, Headquarters Battalion AHQ graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

  • SF - Wanni Begins Erection of One More House for a Needy Family

    2019-06-25 17:00:18

    SF - Wanni Begins Erection of One More House for a Needy Family

    During a simple ceremony held on Sunday (23), the foundation stone for construction of a new house for a needy family in Veherawewa, Budhdhangala in Padhavi Parakramapura was auspiciously laid by Colonel General Staff of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni...

  • Retiring Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana Honoured at Home of Gajaba

    2019-06-24 10:17:37

    Retiring Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana Honoured at Home of Gajaba

    The Gajaba Regiment on Friday (21) bade farewell to one of its proud sons, Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana, who after rendering an exemplary service to the....

  • Wanni Troops Get IT Needs at Paranagama Vidyalaya

    2019-06-24 09:30:43

    Wanni Troops Get IT Needs at Paranagama Vidyalaya

    Students at remote M/Paranagama Vidyalaya in the Vavuniya District were among the beneficiaries of a new stock of IT accessories, inclusive of a multi-media unit thanks to an initiative taken by Major General....

  • Six Soldiers Killed in Truck-Train Collision

    2019-06-24 09:29:21

    Six Soldiers Killed in Truck-Train Collision

    6 Army soldiers who lost their lives this afternoon (25) at about 1.45 pm while their water-carrying truck collided against an express train in an unprotected railway crossing in Kilinochchi are....

  • Alawwa 'Ranaviru' Apparels Factory Moves into Two New Stories

    2019-06-24 09:19:49

    Alawwa 'Ranaviru' Apparels Factory Moves into Two New Stories

    Two newly-completed stories in a proposed five-storied building of the 'Ranaviru' Apparels (RVAPL) Factory at Alawwa as the first phase of an overall construction plan were opened by Major General Manjula Manathunga....

  • 'Hair Dressing & Beautician' Course at SLCMP HQ Ends

    2019-06-24 09:18:50

    'Hair Dressing & Beautician' Course at SLCMP HQ Ends

    A course designed to broaden knowledge on currently popular 'Hair Dressing & Make-up' techniques was conducted at the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police Regimental Headquarters in Narahenpita during 7 April-20 June 2019 on an initiative taken by Major General D.K.G.D Sirisena....

  • 56 Division New GOC Assumes Office

    2019-06-24 09:18:40

    56 Division New GOC Assumes Office

    Major General Pooraka Seneviratne assumed office as the 19th General Officer Commanding of the 56 Division in Kokeliya on Thursday (20). During a brief ceremony, held at the Headquarters 56 Division....

  • Commander of the Army Appreciates SLSC Artist's Creative Talents

    2019-06-24 08:33:42

    Commander of the Army Appreciates SLSC Artist's Creative Talents

    An exceptionally skilled artist, Corporal B.A.N.U Bamunusinghe, presently serving in the School of Signals at Boowelikada, recently had the privilege of presenting a hand-drawn portrait of Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army...

  • Rural State Officials Learn about Security Concerns

    2019-06-24 08:15:21

    Rural State Officials Learn about Security Concerns

    Grama Niladareen (Rural State Officials), resident in areas served by the 65 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) had a friendly discussion with Major General Wasantha Kumarapperuma, General Officer Commanding 65 Division on current security concerns on Saturday (22).