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  • GOC 65 Division Invited to Cornerstone-Laying

    2018-07-10 13:43:27

    GOC 65 Division Invited to Cornerstone-Laying

    Hindu priests (Kurukkal) at Alankulam Pullayar Kovil in Thunukkai, Kilinochchi honoured the Army by inviting Major General Kumar Peiris, General Officer Commanding, 65 Division to be one of the distinguished guests for the cornerstone-laying ceremony for....

  • ‘Paada Yathra’ Pilgrims Given Refreshments

    2018-07-10 13:40:11

    ‘Paada Yathra’ Pilgrims Given Refreshments

    Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) extended a warm welcome to hundreds of ‘Paada Yathra’ (foot pilgrimage) devotees when they arrived at Linthuna area in Yala on Monday (9). Troops on the directions of Major General Rukmal Dias....

  • Mega Religious Programme Assisted in Kandy

    2018-07-10 13:36:27

    Mega Religious Programme Assisted in Kandy

    Nearly 140 Army personnel of the 11 Division and its under command formations on Sunday (8) gave their helping hand for conduct of a mega religious programme at Asgiri Maha Pirivena in Kandy.

  • New 54 Division GOC Assumes Office

    2018-07-10 13:35:27

    New 54 Division GOC Assumes Office

    Brigadier Senarath Bandara on Friday (6) assumed duties as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 54 Division in Mannar during a simple ceremony. He is the 7th GOC of the 54 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni.

  • 571 Brigade Troops Restore Damaged Fence Around School Premises

    2018-07-10 13:30:09

    571 Brigade Troops Restore Damaged Fence Around School Premises

    571 Brigade troops, following a request made to the 571 Brigade Commander, Colonel Najeeve Edirisinghe by the Principal, Pannankaddi Government’s Tamil Mixed School, offered their support for restoration of the damaged barbed wire fence....

  • More Officers & Other Ranks Join Meditation Practices

    2018-07-10 13:19:24

    More Officers & Other Ranks Join Meditation Practices

    A meditation programme, organized by the Directorate of Psychological Operations to raise spiritual standards and mental peace among Officers and Other Ranks of the armed forces, had one more session at Kanduboda, ‘Bavunseth Manasika Sevana....

  • 57 Division Listens to Villagers & Promises Relief

    2018-07-09 13:45:15

    57 Division Listens to Villagers & Promises Relief

    Intending to screen and identify pressing needs of all ethnicities, resident in Kilinochchi suburbs and under-developed areas, 57 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters- Kilinochchi invited a selective group of villagers for a friendly discussion...

  • 22 Division Helps GCE (A/L) Candidates Sitting August Exam

    2018-07-09 13:14:00

    22 Division Helps GCE (A/L) Candidates Sitting August Exam

    222 Brigade troops under command to the 22 Division Headquarters for the benefit of A/L candidates sitting the GCE (A/L) examination in August this year organized a seminar on English and Economics on Friday (6) at Kantale Central College.

  • New ICRC Vavuniya Head Meets Commander Security Forces Kilinochchi

    2018-07-09 12:35:45

    New ICRC Vavuniya Head Meets Commander Security Forces Kilinochchi

    The new Head of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) for Vavuniya, Mr Marc Soupa on Saturday (7) had a courtesy meeting with Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana, Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi...

  • Central Troops Douse Sudden Fire in Degalaramba

    2018-07-09 12:27:28

    Central Troops Douse Sudden Fire in Degalaramba

    A sudden bush fire that broke out in Degalaramba area in the Moneragala District was brought to the notice of the troops in the 121 Brigade of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) on Saturday (7).