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26th of August 2011 |
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Commander Joins ‘Ifthar’ Celebrations
 Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya joined Muslim members of the Sri Lanka Army to celebrate ‘Ifthar’, breaking of Ramadan fast last evening (23) at a fast-breaking event, organized at Wadduwa Holiday Resort, Wadduwa. The event was organized by the Muslims Association of the Sri Lanka Army under the patronage of its President Brigadier M. Z. R. Sallay. ‘Ifthar’ celebrations marked for the first time in the Army took place in accordance with the wishes of the Commander who wants all religious and cultural identities be accommodated equally in the organization. [Read more]
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| * Mannar Residents Informed of False Rumours
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Updated : 25th August 2011,14:35:22 Hours
 A joint representation of religious leaders, Tri-services and Police personnel, state administration and local authorities in Mannar took steps on Wednesday (24) to alert the public to a series of anti-social and rumour-mongering programmes, being spread by certain interested parties on various hidden agendas. The meeting organized on the instructions of the Commander, Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni..... [Read more]
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| * “We Will Never Allow Scrupulous Elements to Disturb Peace in Jaffna” - Jaffna Commander
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Updated : 25th August 2011,14:33:39 Hours
 “Our soldiers have suffered enough for more than thirty years. They are still spending sleepless nights to protect the people in Jaffna. As the Commander Security Forces – Jaffna (SF-J), I will never ever allow my soldiers or the Police to suffer anymore at the hands of unlawful gangsters,” said Jaffna Commander Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe..... [Read more]
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| * President Hands Over Keys of ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ Built 26 More New Houses in Galle District
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Updated : 21st August 2011,00:04:20 Hours
 The latest phase of the Defence Ministry (MoD) initiated district-wise house construction project for War Heroes saw its fruition in Galle District on Saturday (20) with the ceremonial opening of 26 more new houses by His Excellency, the President Mahinda Rajapaksa as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, in the company of Secretary Defence, Chief of Defence Staff, Tri service chiefs and a large gathering of invitees including close relatives of tri service War Heroes. [Read more]
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| * Maximum Penalty for Peace Violators - Defence Secretary
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Updated : 24th August 2011,11:15:10 Hours
 The government yesterday stressed that it will deal firmly with terrorist elements who were responsible for recent incidents in several parts of the country. According to Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the maximum punishment will be meted out to the criminals who were involved in the murder of a policeman in Puttalam. He said that the government is bound to ensure the security for each and every person in the country and criminals who are involved in certain incidents in several parts of the country would be brought to book soon. [Read more]
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| * ‘Trail’ Appreciates Army Support Throughout
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Updated : 23rd August 2011,15:30:36 Hours
 The recently completed, ‘Trail,’ the walk that covered a distance of some 670 km from southern Dondra to Point Pedro for the noble objective of collecting funds for a new Cancer Unit at Jaffna Teaching Hospital, proved a huge success, say Mr Nathan Sivagananathan, Director, Colours of Courage Trust and Member, ‘Trail’ organizing committee and Mr Sarinda Unamboowe, Member Organizing Committee in a joint letter sent to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya. [Read more]
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* RETIREMENT - REGULATION PROCESS AND PRACTICE
23rd August 2011,16:36:59 Hours
 The regulations pertaining to the retirement of Officers and Other Ranks from the Sri Lanka Army is set out in the under-mentioned enactments: a. The Army Act, No 17 of 1949, b. Army Officers’ Service Regulation (Regular Force) 1992, c. Army Pensions and Gratuities Code, 1981. d. Army Medical and Dental Officers Regulations, 1961. Read more
* Army’s Rajarata ‘Searchlight Tattoo’ Ends with Unprecedented Motorbike Stunts
22nd August 2011,15:52:52 Hours
 The three-day long Rajarata ‘Searchlight Tattoo’ of the Army ended on Sunday (21) at Anuradhapura in a triumphant note, creating a new Sri Lankan record in the sphere of motorbike stunts. An estimated packed crowd of about 15,000 each day witnessed the mammoth display of the assortment of undisputed skills, gallantry and acrobatics that were on the..... Read more
* Special Jungle Warfare Course With Foreign Officers to End in Early September
22nd August 2011,15:51:52 Hours
 The 2nd batch of foreign officers and other ranks receiving Army Commando training at Uva-Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School is to complete their Specialized Jungle Warfare Course - No 5 by early September after their graduation ceremony. Five Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers representing the Armed Forces of India..... Read more
* ‘Trail’ Organizers Heap Praise on Army
22nd August 2011,14:37:05 Hours
 Colours of Courage (COC) Trust, which organized the ‘Trail’ walk to Jaffna recently in order to muster support for construction of a Cancer Hospital in Jaffna, was full of praise to the Army for its unstinted support, given to the success of the project right along after the walk commenced from Dondra. COC Trustee Mr Dian Gomes, in a letter addressed to Commander of the Army... Read more
* Commander as Chief Guest Opens the First Army ‘Searchlight Tattoo’ in Rajarata
19th August 2011,18:21:24 Hours
 The year’s most attractive military spectacle, ‘Searchlight Tattoo’ of the Army, the precursor to the Army’s forthcoming 62nd anniversary celebrations was ceremonially opened Friday (19) evening at 5.00 p.m. at Anuradhapura Public Ground. The ‘Searchlight Tattoo’ was declared open to the public by Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army who graced the inauguration as Chief Guest. The ‘Searchlight Tattoo’ will continue till Sunday (21) evening. Read more
* Commander Makes Surprise Visit to ‘Abimansala’ to Have a Stand Experience
19th August 2011,18:05:58 Hours
 Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, now in Anuradhapura paid a surprise visit to the newly opened ‘Abimansala’ (Wellness Resort) Friday (19) afternoon, just a few hours before the inaugural opening of the Army’s ‘Searchlight Tattoo’ at Anuradhapura public grounds and freely interacted with resident dependent War Heroes. The state-of-the art, ‘Abimansala’ on the banks of the ancient......
* ‘OPPORTUNITY’ at SFHQ-E Provides Many Opportunities to Officers
18th August 2011,10:24:48 Hours
 ‘OPPORTUNITY’, the new state-of-the-art officers’ mess hall at the Security Forces Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) at Welikanda with four storeys high, saw its ceremonial opening on Wednesday (17) after it was completed in record 142 days upon foundation-laying. Secretary Defence Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the invitation of the Commander of the Army.....
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* Army ‘Searchlight Tattoo’ at Rajarata Begins
19th August 2011,12:40:29 Hours
.jpg) The most thrilling year’s military spectacle, ‘Searchlight Tattoo’ of the Army, the forerunner to the Army’s 62nd anniversary celebrations is to be ceremonially opened Friday (19) evening at 5.00 p.m. at Anuradhapura Public Ground. The Tattoo to be declared open by Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army as...... Read more
* Monk’s Reconciliatory Initiative & Army Labour Restore Two Hindu Kovils in Wanni
19th August 2011,14:40:56 Hours
 Skilled manual labour provided by Thandikulam-based 611 Brigade troops serving under Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni, added special significance and value to religious sentiments as they, with the support of outside donors, completely renovated two ancient Hindu Kovils (Temples) and opened them for veneration on Wednesday (17). Read more
* Those Accusing SL Have Hidden Agendas - Defence Secy
19th August 2011,12:36:33 Hours
 Baseless allegations are levelled against Sri Lanka continuously and the government responded to them as they have a hidden agenda, Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said yesterday. The Defence Secretary made this observation as chief guest at a ceremony to launch the website of Strategic Initiatives for the Protection of Sri Lanka (SIPOS) (www.outofwar.com) at the BMICH yesterday. He said that the accusers were fully aware of the genuine scenario and they yet level charges since their aim is to achieve their ends. Read more
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| * Kilinochchi SFHQ Discusses Security Measures |
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Updated : 25th August 2011,14:40:59 Hours
.jpg) A meeting with representatives of law-enforcement authorities, headed by Major General Nandana Udawatta, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters, Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) took place on Wednesday (24). Taking into consideration of security concerns, developing in some areas, following spread of rumours and fabricated stories by interested scrupulous elements, the meeting discussed measures that should be adopted in the event of any illegal uprisings..... [Read more]
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| * Workshop on Bee-Keeping Educates Resettled People |
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Updated : 25th August 2011,14:39:55 Hours
 A two-day workshop on bee-keeping for resettled people in Kilinochchi took place during August 21 - 22 at Malayalapuram pre-school premises as a measure, meant to find employment. During the sessions, 55 bee boxes were given away to 55 families in the area by the Officer Commanding, 25 Gajaba Regiment. The workshop educated the public on this money spinning domestic industry. Troops also assured support to the public for sale of their products after proper bee-keeping practice gets underway. [Read more]
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| * 58 Division Gives Away Gift Parcels to Civilians |
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Updated : 25th August 2011,14:37:41 Hours
 Major General K.J Alwis, General Officer Commanding, 58 Division recently attended a brief ceremony to donate a stock of domestic utensils among resettled families in Kilinochchi. Meanwhile, members of the Maha Sangha residing in Kilinochchi Lumbini Vihara were offered alms during a religious ceremony held recently at 58 Division headquarters. Major General K.J Alwis graced the occasion as Chief Guest. [Read more]
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| * SFHQ-W Enlightens Public on ‘Grease Devil’ |
Updated : 23rd August 2011,15:27:07 Hours
 Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni (SFHQ-W) quickly responding to fast spreading rumours, related to menace of a ‘grease devil’, has so far conducted 607 awareness programmes to a crowd of more than 24,835 civilians in the Wanni sector. These programmes in Vavuniya, Mannar, Anuradhapura and Welioya areas, supported by the Police enlightened the public on spread of baseless rumours, criminal elements..... [Read more]
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| * SFHQ-KLN Opens Its New Badminton Hall |
Updated : 23rd August 2011,15:25:06 Hours
 A new badminton hall that would help promote sports skills of officers and other ranks was recently opened at the Security Forces Headquarters, Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN). Major General Nandana Udawatte, Commander, SFHQ-KLN ceremonially opened the new hall amidst a gathering of officers and other ranks.
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* Officer Offers Lunch to Orphans in Haiti
23rd August 2011,15:21:56 Hours
.jpg) Children at Leogane Orphanage in Haiti were entertained to a lunch by Sri Lankan troops serving Haiti. The treat organized to commemorate the 7th day remembrance of the late father of Major A.M.C.K Goonetillake who is also serving Haiti, was attended by several senior officers serving the Sri Lankan Battalion in Leogane, Haiti.
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* Taekwondo Training to Take Root in Jaffna
18th August 2011,17:36:25 Hours
 Introduction of Taekwondo as a martial art to Jaffna youths took place at the Duraiappah stadium last Sunday (14) with the support of Army Taekwondo Association and Korean Taekwondo instructors. A large crowd of school children, Mayoress for Jaffna Mrs Y.Pathgunarasa, Additional Director of Provincial Education Mr V.T Selvarathnam and Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters, Jaffna, the Chief Guest on the occasion witnessed the display of the introducing team. Read more
* New Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Assumes Duties
18th August 2011,17:21:14 Hours
.jpg) Major General Chandana Rajaguru, assumed duties as new Commissioner General of Rehabilitation on Monday (15) after his nomination was approved by His Excellency, the President Mahinda Rajapaksa. He will serve this office whilst holding his substantial appointment as the Director General, Infantry at the Army Headquarters. Major General Rajaguru is among the senior most officers in the Sinha Regiment and is an old boy of Kingswood College, Kandy..... Read more
* Meetings Evaluate Ground Realities
18th August 2011,17:17:50 Hours
 In order to take all necessary preventive measures as regards harmful rumours, concocted stories and anti-social propaganda schemes, the Security Forces Headquarters, Kilinochchi had a joint meeting with divisional General Officers Commanding, Brigade Commanders, Police authorities and other relevant officers on Tuesday (16). The same meeting focused adverse effects being propagated following telecast of the Channel 4 video film among civilians living in the region. Read more
* 300 More Mannar Students Receive Gift Parcels
15th August 2011,12:56:25 Hours
 Over 300 school students, selected from Palampiddi and other areas in the Mannar district were recently gifted with school uniform cloths, exercise books and school accessories, following sponsorships, offered by the Maha Karuna Organization in Singapore and Sri Sai Baba Centre at Gampaha. Sponsors of the event, Ven Gunarathana of the Maha Karuna Organization in Singapore and Mr Tissa Karunaratne.....
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* Panagoda Students Meet Fellow Students in Inuvil
15th August 2011,12:51:52 Hours  Twenty teachers and sixteen students, some together with their family members from the Army school at Panagoda made a goodwill visit to Puthumadam Roman Catholic Primary School at Inuvil, Jaffna and met teachers and students there. These visiting teachers and students gave away gift parcels containing school items to those students during a simple ceremony, held at the school. They also donated some office equipment to the school on the same occasion.
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* Southerners Donate Books to Jaffna Library
11th August 2011,22:26:49 Hours
 With the sheer intention of quenching the thirst for knowledge of Jaffna students and other interested readers, a generous family from the South donated a volume of valuable books to the Jaffna library recently. The donation coordinated by the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) was comprised of 1500 books including encyclopaedias, novels, famous story books for children and a rare collection of books for academic purposes. Read more
* New Admin Building for 68 Div Opened
10th August 2011,15:22:34 Hours  The newly-constructed administrative building complex of the 68 Division Headquarters at Puthukudiyiruppu was opened recently, amidst religious rites and rituals during a simple ceremony. The new building, constructed by the Army enables the Division to smoothly conduct its administrative roles, moving out from temporary structures that were established soon after the Wanni Humanitarian Operations were over.
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* Indian Embassy Official & UN Reps Tour Wanni & Mullaittivu Areas
9th August 2011,17:10:15 Hours  Defence Attaché at Colombo’s High Commission for India, Captain S. Kapoor during the weekend (6-7) visited Wanni and paid a courtesy call to the Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni (SFHQ-W). During his stopover at the SFHQ-W, he received an update on the ongoing infrastructure development work, resettlement, economic progress and security in the Wanni region from the SFHQ-W senior officers on behalf of its Commander who was away. Read more
* Over Rs 2.5b Since May 2009 on Rehabilitation of Former Combatants
8th August 2011,13:01:07 Hours  Since May 2009, the government has spent more than Rs. 2.5 billion for the rehabilitation of former LTTE cadres, the Rehabilitation Commissioner, Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe said. “More than 8,000 former rehabilitated LTTE members have been reintegrated into society during the period and plans are afoot to reintegrate another 150 rehabilitated former LTTE cadres into society, next Friday,” he added.
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