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Home Army Commander Sri Lanka Army History Establishment Operations Welfare & Rehabilitation Seva Vanitha Army Branch Training Sports Past Army Commanders Gallery Image Gallery Video Gallery Quick Links Tenders Publications Medals RITTI Army Career Contact US Diyatalawa Fox Hill Super Cross Attracts Record Crowds, Commander Extends his New Year Greetings, Diyatalawa Fox Hill Super Cross Attracts Record Crowds, Commander’s New Year Message , Wishing You a Very Happy & Prosperous Sinhala & Hindu New Year , Kanakasabai School Students Receive Gift Parcels , Commander Enjoys Rugby Finals, Soldiers in Mullaitivu Organize Multitude of Humanitarian Services, SVAB New Year Fair to Provide More Funds for War Heroes Welfare, Commander Carries New Year Greetings to Troops Serving in North and Wanni, Kokavil Transmission Tower to Connect North & South Again, SVAB New Year Fair to Provide More Funds for War Heroes Welfare, Kokavil Transmission Tower to Connect North & South Again, ‘Abimansala is to be Opened Shortly’, Says Commander of the Army, First Lady Shares New Year Joy with ‘Ranaviru Sevana’ War Heroes Under Rehabilitation, Both Officers & Soldiers Receive New Housing Units at Manning Town, ‘Abimansala is to be Opened Shortly’, Says Commander of the Army, Kandy Viru Kekulu Kids Show Talents in Annual Sports Meet, Commander of the Army Meets Indonesian Commander & High Ranking Defence Officials, Both Officers & Soldiers Receive New Housing Units at Manning Town , Public Seek Army Advice on Farming , Subhas Hotel MD Thanks Commander for His Personal Interest, ‘Jaffna Day’ of Nucleus Financial Forum to Assist Micro Businessmen , Commander Recognizes ‘5S Excellence Special Award’ of Ranaviru Apparels War Heroes, Commander of the Army Meets Indonesian Commander & High Ranking Defence Officials, One More Patriotic War Hero Receives New House, Medical Officers & Medical Students Offered Opportunities to Join Army , SLAGSC Colours Night Held on Grand Scale , Diyatalawa Prepared for Thrilling Fox Hill Super Cross - 2011 , Troops Donate Blood to Mark its Anniversary , Army Flag & Crest Army Song & Lyrics Related Links Seva Vanitha Army Branch www.gov.lk www.nationalsecurity.lk www.defence.lk News Archives Please select:: Photo Story Situation Report Highlights Features Sign Up for Newsletter Name: e_mail: Last 20 News Highlights * Soldiers Offered New Year Essentials at Concessionary Rates * Vijayabahu Motor Cross Pulls Huge Crowds * New IT Centre at GW Regiment Centre Offers Training to War Heroes & Their Families * GW Players Trounce MIC Team to Win Football Championship * Army to Join National Dengue Control Week Following Request * Injured War Hero Receives Keys to His New Abode * Interest Free Loans for War Hero Families * Multiple Community Oriented Projects Launched in Jaffna * Kilinochchi Students Interact with Counterparts in the South * Army Managed New Air Travel Wing Issues Tickets to Public * Another War Hero Gets New House from Seva Vanitha Unit of MoD * Online Website www.defseminar.lk on‘Defeating Terrorism – The Sri Lankan Experience’ Launched * Accidental Discharge Wounds Teenager * Army Receives Mobile Dental Caravan from Rotarians * Pakistan Army’s Inspector General Training Holds Cordial Discussions with Commander * New Air Force Commander Calls on Army Commander * 51 Division New Headquarters Re-located after Vacating Jaffna’s Famous ‘Subash’ Hotel * Gajaba Regiment Opens Its New Physiotherapy & Fitness Centres * Bangladesh Army Chief Views Sniper Demonstration * Army Troops Restore & Reopen War Damaged Wanni Church Photo Story 19th of April 2011 Commander Extends his New Year Greetings Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, addressing Officers, Non Commissioned Officers, Other Ranks and civil staff at the Army Headquarters extended his New Year wishes to all ranks of the Sri Lanka Army and their families in connection with the Sinhala and Hindu New year. Army Chief, during his address Monday morning (18), paid sincere gratitude to Officers and Other Ranks who are away from their loved ones during the festival season..... [Read more] Situation Report News Highlights * Diyatalawa Fox Hill Super Cross Attracts Record Crowds Updated : 18th April 2011,12:51:47 Hours This year’s Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Motor Sports event, ‘Fox Hill Super Cross’ that brought thousands of fans to the chilly garrison town, Diyatalawa, took place on Saturday (16) with several distinguished guests in attendance. First Lady Mrs Shiranthi Rajapakse, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President, Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) were among distinguished guests who witnessed the mammoth event. [Read more] * Commander’s New Year Message Updated : 14th April 2011,13:05:47 Hours Sri Lanka Army, as an integral partner to the country’s road to development and prosperity, now after bringing freedom to the whole nation, has demonstrated the fact that the Army is capable in both military prowess or otherwise. This is a fitting tribute as well as a stimulus, reposed in us by HE, the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, Secretary Defence and the general public. [Read more] * Commander Enjoys Rugby Finals Updated : 12th April 2011,08:41:56 Hours The final encounter of the Inter Regiment Rugby tournament of the Army got underway at CR & FC Grounds Monday evening (11). Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army joined others to witness the match as the Chief Guest. Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) overpowered their rivals..... [Read more] * Commander Carries New Year Greetings to Troops Serving in North and Wanni Updated : 11th April 2011,07:16:43 Hours On the eve of the national Sinhala and Hindu New Year Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, the Commander of the Army on Sunday (10) carried his new year greetings and best wishes to all the ranks serving the North as has been the practice of the Army Chief since he assumed the office. On Friday (8) the Commander..... [Read more] * SVAB New Year Fair to Provide More Funds for War Heroes Welfare Updated : 9th April 2011,17:50:17 Hours The ‘Rana Aruna Udanaya’, the New Year fair, organized by the Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) with the sole intention of raising funds for multifarious welfare projects, meant largely for disable War Heroes, was opened by the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya on Saturday (9) at Panagoda Army School grounds. The New Year fair that sells almost all essentials, including traditional Sinhala-Hindu New Year sweetmeats at less than half the market price in line with..... [Read more] * Kokavil Transmission Tower to Connect North & South Again 8th April 2011,22:39:31 Hours Kilinochchi, the infamous hub of terrorist brutality and LTTE clandestine operations several years ago is now fast transforming to be a hive of industry and commerce under the government’s ‘Uthuru Wasanthaya’ (Northern Spring) development project. Directed by the Commander of the Army, many thousands of soldiers in the Army, reminiscent of the post-war period of the legendary King Dutugemunu, are at present enthusiastically engaged in multifarious island-wide infrastructure development projects at..... Read more * First Lady Shares New Year Joy with ‘Ranaviru Sevana’ War Heroes Under Rehabilitation 8th April 2011,11:17:14 Hours Inmates at Ragama ‘Ranaviru Sevana’, where differently able War Heroes are rehabilitated and well taken care after their permanent war injuries, took a day off on Thursday (7) and enjoyed a full-day New Year (Aluth Avurudu) festival that brought fun and amusement to them. Traditional New Year games and fun-making competitions under...... Read more * ‘Abimansala is to be Opened Shortly’, Says Commander of the Army 7th April 2011,19:14:48 Hours Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya en route to Kilinochchi, for another assignment made a surprise visit Thursday (7) afternoon to Abimansala, the Wellness Resort under progress at Anuradhapura. Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, the architect of the 'Abimansala' project saw for himself how the work was nearing completion at the site where permanently disable War Heroes are to be housed for rest and recreation. Read more * Both Officers & Soldiers Receive New Housing Units at Manning Town 6th April 2011,14:34:33 Hours Alleviating the problem of housing of Army personnel to a certain extent, Engineer Service Regiment (ESR) soldiers, on the direct intervention and instructions of the Commander of the Army, has managed to complete the construction of 9 blocks with 72 residential units for the use of both officers and other ranks at Manning Town, Narahenpita. The new housing project in five-storeyed buildings was initiated as a direct contribution to..... Read more * Commander of the Army Meets Indonesian Commander & High Ranking Defence Officials 4th April 2011,16:55:34 Hours The Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya during a four day official tour to the Republic of Indonesia called on the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army General George Toisutta and several high ranking Indonesian defence officials. The tour took place from 30th March to 02nd April. As one of the most important meetings in his itinerary..... Read more * Subhas Hotel MD Thanks Commander for His Personal Interest 5th April 2011,14:36:50 Hours Mr S. Hariharan, Managing Director, Subhas Tourist Hotel, Jaffna, in a letter directed to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, has expressed his gratitude to the Army for the release of widely known, Subhas Tourist Hotel building, back to him.While thanking the Commander of the Army..... Read more * ‘Jaffna Day’ of Nucleus Financial Forum to Assist Micro Businessmen 5th April 2011,14:27:39 Hours As winds of trade and commerce are sweeping across the Jaffna peninsula with a new economic boom on the horizon, efforts are underway to enlighten the business community of the opportunities and potential available for promotion of their commercial ventures. The Nucleus Financial Forum 2011, a non-profit umbrella organization, working in close cooperation with..... Read more * Commander Recognizes ‘5S Excellence Special Award’ of Ranaviru Apparels War Heroes 4th April 2011,17:50:00 Hours The Ranaviru Apparels at Yakkala, managed by the Army where more than 460 disable War Heroes produce complete uniform sets for use in the Army, has gained world-class recognition with the award of ‘5S Excellence Special Award,’ on the recommendation of the Japanese 5S Guru Prof. Seiichi Fujitha and the team. Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army, on being informed of this achievement of disable War Heroes, paid a visit to the Ranaviru Apparels on .......... Read more * One More Patriotic War Hero Receives New House 4th April 2011,16:52:41 Hours Patriotic services of one more War Hero who shouldered the burden of defending the country in military operations, Jayasikuru, Riviresa, etc, at the risk of his own legs and limbs, were once again lauded and appreciated by the Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB), awarding him a new house at Gampaha. Come 4th April morning when Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President SVAB, accompanied by several senior SVAB officials attended the ceremony that symbolically awarded the house to disable War Hero, Corporal R.M. Sunil Shantha, amidst religious rites and rituals. Read more * Medical Officers & Medical Students Offered Opportunities to Join Army 1st April 2011,14:51:51 Hours Sri Lanka Army Medical Services (SLAMS) requests young Medical Officers and Medical Students to join hands with the Army to serve the country at a time when the country is marching towards speedy development after ending the 30 year long conflict. Those joining the SLAMS are comparatively entitled to higher salaries, opportunities for post graduate studies, participation in foreign UN missions, medical benefits and many more. Read more News Features * Kanakasabai School Students Receive Gift Parcels Updated : 12th April 2011,11:09:06 Hours Troops of the Security Forces – Jaffna extending their community welfare projects to interior village areas in Jaffna, arranged a donation of school items to students of Panthalai Kanakasabai school in Thelippalai. Kanakasabai Primary school in 515 Brigade area functions with an attendance of about 50 students on a daily..... [Read more] * Kandy Viru Kekulu Kids Show Talents in Annual Sports Meet Updated : 6th April 2011,11:13:02 Hours Kids at Viru Kekulu pre-school, Kandy had their Annual Sports Meet at the pre-school premises in Kandy on Tuesday (5). All the students in the pre-school participated in various sports activities including tricycle races, obstacle races, team events and drill display’s during the meet organized by Mrs. Premani Weerakoon, the administrator in charge of the Viru Kekulu pre-school. President Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) Mrs. Manjulika Jayasuriya graced the occasion as Chief Guests in the company of Mrs Deepthi Wijerathne..... [Read more] * Soldiers in Mullaitivu Organize Multitude of Humanitarian Services Updated : 8th April 2011,15:41:15 Hours Soldiers of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) recently organized a health camp for the villagers in Oddusudan, Muthiyankattu Kulam, Kanagarathnapuram and Mannakandal GS divisions at the Government Tamil Mixed School on the left bank of Muthiyankattu Kulam. Dr. Janaka Ramanayaka, Head of Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya along with lecturers in the department of [Read more] * Public Seek Army Advice on Farming Updated : 5th April 2011,16:58:32 Hours Army troops serving the Sector II Army Camp complex at Kohuwala, following the success story behind their mini farm, are offering their expertise on agricultural techniques to the public on request. The small farm, run by soldiers in the complex produces green chillies, cabbage, brinjals, tomatoes, lady’s fingers, bitter gourd and several other kinds of leafy vegetables which are sent for sale at the Seva Vanitha Army Branch, managed outlet at Battaramulla ‘Lakviru Sevana’. [Read more] * SLAGSC Colours Night Held on Grand Scale Updated : 1st April 2011,14:49:06 Hours Recognizing and hailing the sports men and women of the Sri Lanka Army General Services Corps (SLAGSC) Regiment, a glittering Colours Night was held at the National Youth Centre Stadium, Maharagama on Thursday (31). The SLAGSC Regiment, having produced a fine assortment of sports personalities to the Army in the past couple of years, took the pride of appreciating the services of both retired and serving sportsmen during the glittering event. [Read more] * Diyatalawa Prepared for Thrilling Fox Hill Super Cross - 2011 1st April 2011,14:48:16 Hours All is set for this year’s Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Motor Sports event, ‘Fox Hill Super Cross’ that brings thousands of fans to the chilly garrison town, Diyatalawa, it was announced during a Media briefing on Thursday (31). The annual event with its unique track of 2 km, organized in cooperation with the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR) will take place between 15-16 April 2011 to coincide with the forthcoming ‘Wasantha Senakeliya’ in Nuwara Eliya. Read more * Troops Donate Blood to Mark its Anniversary 31st March 2011,16:25:00 Hours A blood donation campaign was organized by the soldiers of 17 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) at Galkanda, Kandakaduwa Buddhist temple recently. The blood donation campaign that coincided with the third anniversary of the Regiment commenced sharp at 9.00 a.m. and continued till about 4.00 p.m. A large number of Army..... Read more * Volleyball Tournament for Disabled Selects National Pool for World Trophy 22nd March 2011,14:31:17 Hours The Sri Lanka National Volleyball Federation for Disabled had its ‘Minister S.M Chandrasena Challenge Trophy’ final tournament at Maharagama Youth Council Stadium on Monday (21) where nine teams of the Army vied for supremacy. The tournament, the precursor to the forthcoming World Trophy Tournament in Cambodia during June this year, was closely competed by disable volleyball teams of the..... Read more * Manthai Re-settlers Receive Water Pumps 18th March 2011,13:13:37 Hours Newly resettled civilians in the east of Manthai, Vavuniya recently received a stock of agricultural accessories and equipment free of charge during a brief ceremony. Several Singer water pumps, pesticide spraying machines and other equipment, gifted by the International Non Governmental Organization, ZOA were thus distributed among the farmers in the area following an initiative taken by the 612 Brigade Headquarters under 61 Division..... Read more * Chicago Buddhist Vihara Laity Donates Medical Equipment to Army 17th March 2011,14:37:11 Hours Buddhist laity, attached to the Chicago Buddhist Vihara in Illinois, USA, through Mr Hiran Udawatte’s coordination, recently made a donation of medical equipment to the Sri Lanka Army Medical Services. A representative gathering of the US based temple as well as from Chicagoland area took part in the brief ceremony that saw wheelchairs, walking aids, bath chairs, crutches, potty seats, portable commodes with..... Read more * Troops Distribute Bicycles & School Bags Received from Singapore 10th March 2011,16:48:08 Hours Fifteen bicycles and sixty school bags, donated by the Singapore-based Buddhist Library were recently distributed among school students in Agbopura, Etambagaskada, Vimankallu and Kelebogaswewa that fall under the 56 Division. The advisor to Singapore Buddhist Library and Chief Incumbent, Bellanwila Raja Maha Vihara, Ven Dr Bellanwila Dhammaratana Thero has donated those items for the benefit of..... Read more * 683 Brigade Troops Effect Manifold Community Projects 9th March 2011,14:17:52 Hours Army troops serving the 683 Brigade under 68 Division, Mullaittivu recently effected a string of community-oriented services for the benefit of newly resettled civilians and students in Walluvarpuram and Theravil villages. During a special ceremony at Theravil Tamil School premises, 15 students of those resettled families.... Read more * Corner Stone for Kanagarayankulam Cultural & Vocational Training Centres Laid 9th March 2011,14:14:05 Hours The foundation-laying ceremony for the proposed cultural and vocational training centre at Kanagarayankulam area under 56 Division took place recently. A charity organization from Germany has offered its sponsorship for the construction and commencement of the ceremony began after the traditional oil lamp was lit. Religious rites and rituals blessed the project. Ms Usula Bayer..... Read more * Troops Organize Dental Camp for Students 28th February 2011,15:20:51 Hours With the support of the mobile medical unit at Jaffna Teaching Hospital, 521 Brigade troops in Point Pedro recently organized a dental care camp at the Kudathanai Government School in order to educate students on dental care and oral health. Dr Kumaran and Dr Sairuf of the Manthikai hospital, assisted by Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps and the nursing staff from the Manthikai hospital conducted a series of awareness programmes among those students. Read more * SFHQ-MLT Holds Pinkama to Bless Army 28th February 2011,15:19:22 Hours An all night Pirith chanting ceremony to invoke blessings on the Army and transfer merits on its fallen War Heroes was held recently at Security Forces Headquarters, Mullaittivu. The alms were also served to members of the Maha Sangha, the following day to coincide with the event. The Commander, Security Forces Headquarters, Mullaittivu and a large number of senior officers and other ranks attended the ceremony. 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