News Updates
Army troops cultivate turmeric
Sri Lanka Army troops of 1 Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) in Kuttigala planted turmeric seeds in a five-acre land of the camp premises recently.
Army troops nab illegal sand-mining racket
Sri Lanka Army troops with the Police apprehended 18 civilians engaged in illegal sand-mining in the Sittaru in Trincomalee recently.
Army troops initiate organic fertilizer production at Diyatalawa
Sri Lanka Army troops of 1 Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) started an organic fertilizer production project in Diyatalawa recently under the guidance of Colonel Commandant SLAGSC Maj. Gen. Chandana Handunmulla.
Army helps the needy families with relief supplies
Sri Lanka Army’s 52 Division troops under the Security Force Headquarters- Jaffna distributed dry ration packets among low-income families in Ariyale recently.
Army troops build six homes for needy people in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Army has launched a house construction project for needy people in Kilinochchi following the guidelines given by Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva.
SLN apprehends 442 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) apprehended 442 persons along with 153 fishing boats and other fishing accessories while engaging in illegal fishing practices recently.
Dharma Vijaya Foundation gifts medical devices for COVID prevention drive
US-based Dharma Vijaya Foundation and Buddhist Viharaya symbolically vested in a large consignment of medical devices, equipment and accessories yesterday (July 01) to Sri Lanka for COVID-19 control work.
SLN apprehends over 2000 kilos of turmeric from Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 06 suspects with 2021 kilos and 400 grams of turmeric, during an attempt to smuggle into the island via beach areas of Achchanakulam, Naruvilikkulam and South Bar, on 29 and 30 June and 01 July.
Army destroys Cannabis cultivations in Hambegamuwa
Sri Lanka Army troops recently raided two cannabis cultivations in Hambegamuwa, Thanamalwila and destroyed the crops under supervision of the Police.
ICG assists SLCG by providing machinery spares
Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Mr. Vinod Jacob, visited Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Rear Headquarters for the handing over ceremony to mark the completion of delivery of machinery spares of SLCG ship Suraksha on 29 June, the SLCG said.
Army athletes bring honours at international games
Sri Lanka Army athletes have brought honours to the Army and the country winning medals at recently held ‘76th Cezmi Or Memorial Athletic Championship’.
Army repairs more vehicles and saves millions for the country
Sri Lanka Army added completely refurbished 12 more Land Rover model vehicles to the Army fleet yesterday (June 29) after symbolically handing them to the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander, Gen Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters.
Army assists in organic fertilizer production
Sri Lanka Army troops of the Security Force HQ - Kilinochchi has started the organic fertilizer production project in the Army establishments in the region.
Army troops extinguish wildfire
Sri Lanka Army troops extinguished a fast spreading wildfire in the Mahakudugala forest area in Nuwaraeliya District recently by swiftly responding to the information given by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) officials.
Army troops disinfect Vavuniya Town
Sri Lanka Army troops launched a disinfection programme in and around public places in Vavuniya town recently in order to suppress the spread of COVID - 19 virus.
Army recovers 753 kg of turmeric from Silawatura
Sri Lanka Army Intelligence troops of 54 Division along with Quick Reaction Team of the 8 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment troops nabbed a haul of 753 kg of smuggled turmeric at Savaripuram, Silawathura recently.
Army converted Lunawa Hospital to ICC and Mapalana Agri Faculty to a QC
Sri Lanka Army troops) refurbished an old building at Lunawa, Moratuwa Hospital to serve as an Intermediate Care Centred and handed it over to health authorities recently.
Army facilitates a stock of provisions to Batticaloa Teaching Hospital
Sri Lanka Army’s Security Force HQ-East facilitated Batticaloa Teaching Hospital in receiving a large stock of donations essentially required for smooth operation of the Hospital.
Service of SL troops in MINUSMA appreciated
Sri Lanka Army Combat Convoy Company (SLACCC) Contingent received commendation from the MINUSMA Force Commander for the accomplishment of its Convoy Escort Operations and dedicated service to the United Nations while securing the lives of the civilians and vehicles.
Vavuniya Ayurveda Hospital converts to an ICC with Army's support
Sri Lanka Army troops converted Siddhi Ayurveda Hospital in Vavuniya to serve as a new Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) to accommodate 100 for COVID-19 patients with all medical facilities and vested it in health authorities recently.
Army converts Convention Centre to an ICC
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) converted the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre in Colombo to serve as an Intermediate Care Cantre (ICC) and handed it over to healthcare authorities recently.
SLN ships and JMSDF conducts passage exercise
Two Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) training ships, arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day visit, conducted a passage exercise (PASSEX) with Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) recently.
Army extinguishes wildfire in Ambadandegama
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) doused a wildfire triggered across Bandarawela Ambadandegama mountain range in Dowa recently.
MOD-financed new house vested in an injured Army Officer
A newly built house with the financial support of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Army’s Veterans’ Affairs Directorate was recently vested in a disabled War Hero in Mathugama.
Seeduwa ICC receives donations
Sri Lanka Army received a large stock of donations from donors for the use of the Seeduwa ICC and its patients.