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Educational assistance to Northern students
A large stock of school requirements was distributed among the flood affected students in the North, recently.
More land released in the East
Another land release in the Eastern region was made during a ceremony held at the Divisional Secretariat in Ampara on Friday (18 January).
First Sri Lankan women graduate from Army School of Ceremonial in UK
Two female personnel of the Sri Lanka Air Force, an Officer and an Airwoman have graduated from the Army School of Ceremonial in Catterick, in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Army commences production of own MRE packs
The Sri Lanka Army in collaboration with the Research Analysis Projection & Development Branch of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka has commenced the production of the 'Meal Ready to Eat' (MRE) ration packs at the Kandakadu Army farm in Welikanda. According to Army media, the ceremonial production operation commenced at Welkanda facility on Friday (18 January 2019).
Northern troops join 'Pongal' celebrations
Sri Lanka Army troops in the Northern region joined in to celebrate the 'Thai Pongal' festival with the local communities carrying out a range of welfare programmes
British High Commissioner meets Secretary
High Commissioner of the British High Commission in Sri Lanka, HE Mr. James Dauris paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando, on Wednesday (16 January).
1201.88 More Acres of State & Private Land in North Ready for Release
Sri Lanka Army, continuing to honour the pledge it has given to the Presidential Task Force is set to release 1201.88 more acres of Army-used state and private lands in the North with no impact for national security during ceremonies in Mullaittivu and the North on Monday (21), presided by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena.
British High Commissioner meets State Minister
High Commissioner of the British High Commission in Sri Lanka, HE Mr. James Dauris made a call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene at the Ministry, today (16 Wednesday, January).
Japanese ship arrives to the island
Making a Three-day goodwill visit, the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force ship (JMSDF) JS 'Ikazuchi' arrived in the country on Tuesday (15th January). The Japanese ship 'Ikazuchi' was accorded a traditional welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy upon its arrival at the Hambantota Port
Bangladeshi Defence Attaché calls on Secretary
The Defence Attaché of the High Commission of Bangladesh, Commodore Syed Maksumul Hakim made a call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry, on Monday (14 January, 2019).
Educational incentives for children of Army families
The Sri Lanka Army presented 701 children of its personnel with educational assistance including scholarships, medals, laptops etc. worth Rs. 14.2 million during a ceremony held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on Friday (11 January).
New house for deserving family
A new house built by Army troops in Kilinochchi was presented to a destitute family Manikkapuram.
Locally made Ballistic Rubber sample introduced
The newly-developed and local made ballistic rubber sample for firing developed by upon a series of scientific researches, spearheaded by the Centre for Research and Development (CRD) was presented to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake at the Army Headquarters on Wednesday (09 January).
233 Brigade Helps Students at Orphange and Builds Toddlers' Park
East-based 233 Brigade troops in Vakarai, thanks to the generosity extended by Mr. T.N Wijethunga of Maharagama coordinated the distribution of school accessories among the inmates at 'Thilakawathiyar' Girls' Home at Kadiraveli on Wednesday (02).
Secretary attends Air Force Passing Out ceremony
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Hemasiri Fernando was the Chief Guest of the Air Force Passing Out ceremony held at the Air Force Academy, China Bay in Trincomalee, on Friday (11 January).
New Chief of staff to Sri Lanka Army
Major General Shavendra Silva has been appointed as the 53rd Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army on Wednesday (09 January). Major General Shavendra Silva holds the appointments of Adjutant General and Colonel of the Regiment, Gajaba Regiment of the Sri Lankan Army before appointed as the Chief of Staff.
Educational assistance for flood affected children in Kilinochchi
More than 800 children from the flood effected areas in the Kilinochchi region were provided with school bags and stationeries during a ceremony held on Monday (07 January).
President completes four years in office
The town is another benefit of the Moragahakanda-Kalu Ganga Multi-Purpose Development Project, which is the brainchild of President Sirisena.
Navy's Asymmetric Warfare Course 2019 begins
The Asymmetric Warfare Course (AWC) 2019 organized by the Sri Lanka Navy commenced on Monday (07 January 2019). According to Navy media, the course is conducted by the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) at the eastern port city of Trincomalee.
Troops assist to put out Kandy building inferno
A fire that broke out in a multi-storied commercial building in Kandy city was put out with the assistance of Army troops, yesterday morning (08)
Turkish Ambassador meets Secretary
Ambassador of Turkey HE Mr. Tunca Ozcuhadar paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Hemasiri Fernando at the Ministry on Monday (07 January).
New Western Province Governor meets Secretary
The newly appointed Governor of the Western Province, Mr. Azad Sally met the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Hemsiri Fernando at his office, on Friday (04 January, 2019).
Troops complete purifying flood water contaminated wells in Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu
Sri Lanka Army troops involved in post floods relief work have completed cleaning flood affected wells in Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu by Sunday (06 January). According to Army media, troops have cleaned a total of 324 wells in Kilinochchi and 46 wells in Mullaithivu districts.
New house for needy woman in Wanni
A needy woman living in a remote village in the Wanni region became the beneficiary of a new house constructed under a welfare initiative of the Sri Lanka Army
Troops facilitate educational assistance to Northern students
Sri Lanka Army troops facilitated the donation of a stock of school items for a group of students in remote areas in the North recently. According to Army media, 39 students of Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim families living in the remote areas of Kondachchi and Silawathurai were provided with these educational assistance during a ceremony held at the community hall in Kondachchi, last week (29 December)