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23.5 More Acres Used by the Army Released to Kilinochchi District Secretariat
Kilinochchi troops in another gesture of goodwill and reconciliation took steps to release a land patch of 23.05 acres including the buildings, owned by government permit holders in Krishnapuram, Kilinochchi during a simple ceremony on Thursday (15).
Special Forces Regiment honoured with President's
His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena graced the "Rana Parshuwa" Awarding Parade which is awarding the President and Regimental Colors to Sri Lanka Army Special Forces Regiment at the Special Forces Headquarters in Naula Matale, today (16 August 2019).
Annual “Esala Perahera” concludes successfully
The annual “Esala Perahera”, the grand historical pageant that is held to pay homage to the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha drew to a successful conclusion.
Troops to build new house for deserving family
Work on a new house for a needy civilian family in the Wanni region, constructed under the Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Army commenced on Thursday (08 August).
Lifesaving workshops for civilian communities in Gampaha
With a view to educate the civilians, especially the fishing communities on water safety, drowning prevention and first aid, a series of lifesaving and drowning prevention awareness workshops was conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Training School, recently.
Troops assist to upgrade Preschool in Mullaithivu
Sri Lanka Army troops in Mullaithivu extended their support to develop the outdoor play facility of the pre-school in Kaleiwanai.
MLO chairs Defence Attachés meeting
The bi-annual Defence Attachés meeting was held at the Ministry of Defence on 08th August (2019).
Secretary visits East
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu arrived in the East making an inspection visit with a view to look into the security forces deployment and the prevailing situation in the Eastern region on, today (10 Saturday August 2019). This is his first official visit to the region since assuming office as Secretary Defence.
President meets Prime Minister of Cambodia
President Maithripala Sirisena, who is on a state visit to Cambodia, held a meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Mr. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Pakdei Techo HUN SEN today (08th) afternoon.
Weather reports forecast strong winds
The Department of Meteorology has warned of possible sudden increase in winds in several parts of the country
Critically ill local fisherman brought ashore for treatment
A local fisherman who was in a critical condition due to a cobra bite at the Iranathivu island was brought ashore for treatment by Navy troops on Tuesday (06). According to Navy media, naval personnel at the Iranathivu detachment has observed the fisherman in distress and had informed higher authorities.
INSSSL Annual Lecture Series feature Late Colonel Fazly Laphir
Another segment of the Annual Lecture Series of the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) was conducted at the Auditorium at Suhurupaya in Battaramulla, today (07 August 2019).
New Zealand HC meets Secretary
The High Commissioner of New Zealand H E Mrs. Joanna Kempkers made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu at the Ministry, today (07 August 2019).
Esala Perahera continues amidst special security arrangements
The annual Esala Perahera which commenced on Monday (05 August) will enter its third day, today (07). Tight security measures are in place with sufficient numbers of Tri Forces, Police, Special Task Force and Civil Defence Department personnel being deployed for security operations.
House for needy family in Jaffna
A deserving family in Jaffna was gifted with a new house, built by Sri Lanka Army troops in Jaffna. According to Army media, the house was handed over to the beneficiary family of Mrs Rajaraththiram Jayakumari during a ceremony held at Kodikamam in Jaffna on Monday (05 August, 2019).
Colombo Defence Seminar- 2019 in August
The Colombo Defence Seminar- 2019 is to be held at the tail end of this month (August) in Colombo. According to Army media, the premier annual two-day international defence conference organized by the Sri Lanka Army will begin at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on the 29th morning and will conclude with the conclusion ceremony the next day (30).
KDU Southern Campus gets new Auditorium
Adding yet another feature to the expanding Southern Campus of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), a new auditorium was declared open on Sunday (04 August 2019). According to Navy media, the new facility was declared open by Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.
KDU International Research Conference in September
The 12th International Research Conference organized by the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDUIRC) will be held on 11th and 12th, September (2019). This year the two-day conference will be held under the theme ‘Challenges to Humankind in the face of new Technologies’.
Sri Nagapoosani Amman Kovil
The annual Adipooram Pooja" of Sri Nagapoosani Amman Kovil in Nainativu island was held on 03rd August (2019). According to Navy media, Sri Lanka Navy troops in the North rendered assistance to the successful conduct of the annual Hindu religious ceremony.
Kilinochchi troops come to the aid of local residents
Sri Lanka Army troops in Kilinochchi ever conscious to the needs of the general masses there have taken measures to provide them with tanks to store much needed drinking water.
Secretary visits Kandy to ensure maximum security for Esala Perahera
Secretary Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV usp ndu said that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure maximum security to the Esala Perahera which will commence, tomorrow.
Security of all people ensured and country safe to visit
The government has taken all necessary security measures to ensure the security of the country and the safety of the people since the unfortunate April bombings
Army Troops Join Kandy Cleaning Project
A special programme, launched by the Central Province Ministry of Agriculture with the objective of cleaning the Kandy town and its suburbs, prior to the commencement of the annual Sri Dalada Perahera festival got underway during 28-29 July with the participation of 94 Army personnel of the 11 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen).
'Wanni Innoveta - 2019' showcases new innovations of Army personnel
The Sri Lanka Army organized 'Wanni Innoveta-2019' exhibition was held in Padaviya, Parakramapura, last week. According to Army media, the two day annual expo held on 26 and 27 (July) drew large crowds to the venue at Padaviya public ground to see and admire the display of creative skills of Army personnel.
‘Angampora’ Martial Art Gains Ground in Kilinochchi Establishing its Own Typical Village
The Sri Lanka Army lending its legendary know-how and the knack for continued revival of indigenous Sri Lankan Martial Art, ‘Angampora’ which boasts a history of more than 5000 years took one more leap forward on Friday (26) and established Sri Lanka's state-of-the-art ‘Angampora’ village near the Iranamadu tank bund, adjacent to the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) precincts during a formal ceremony, consecrated by rites and rituals that had withstood the test of time.