New North Western Naval Command Hqrs Declared Open
Giving more teeth to the continuing Naval surveillance and further expanding the existing security blanket in and around the seas off Mullikulama, in the northern most point at Wilpattu sanctuary, Sri Lanka Navy on Thursday (2) ceremonially inaugurated its North Western Naval Command Headquarters at Mullikulama. Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence graced the inaugural ceremony as Chief Guest at the invitation of Rear Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe.
* Brigade Headquarters Vacates Civil Property & Opens Its Soldier-built New Complex
Updated : 2nd September 2010,12:24:04 Hours
One more Brigade Headquarters of the Army, hitherto remained functional in a private property, belonging to a civilian moved out and established its new administrative complex in the general area of Vidattalativu under Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni during the weekend. The entire requirement of raw materials, except cement and iron for construction of the new 212 Brigade Headquarters in Vidattalativu was enthusiastically collected by soldiers serving the.....
Sri Lanka Army team clinched the year’s championship in National Handgun Championship 2010, held at ICSP range at Welisara Naval Base on Sunday (29). HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa witnessed the event as Chief Guest in the company of the First Lady Mrs Shiranthi Rajapaksa, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Tisara Samarasinghe and Inspector General of the Police Mahinda Balasuriya.
* Biggest Ever Single Donation to Upcoming ‘Abimansala’ Given to Commander
Updated : 1st September 2010,17:34:01 Hours
The biggest-ever single financial donation of Rs 10.1 million towards the ongoing Anuradhapura ‘Abimansala’ wellness resort construction under ‘Brave Hearts’ project was recently handed over to Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya during a fund-raising musical event. Soldiers under 23 Division collected this thumping donation, consequent to a mega musical extravaganza that went on the boards .......
* Torched LTTE Aircraft Parts Concealed in Container Uncovered
Updated : 1st September 2010,17:23:40 Hours
Troops of the 19th Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) in a startling recovery in the general area of VELLAMULLIVAIKKAL, AMPALAWANPOKKANAI uncovered several torched LTTE light aircraft parts that had been hurriedly kept hidden inside a container, most probably during the peak of the battles in Wanni.Those burnt parts, according to Sri Lanka Air Force belonged two light aircraft engines or gliders.
The Court Martial - 2 probing charges against G.S.C. Fonseka resumed its sittings Wednesday (September 1st) afternoon. Medical Officer for the second consecutive day intimated to Court that the accused was not fit to be present for the proceedings. Hearing was postponed until Friday (3rd September) at 2.00 p.m.
* One More New NGO Takes to Demining in North at Army Request
31st August 2010,18:04:06 Hours
The current demining projects in the north were to have more and more teeth as one more Non Governmental Organization (NGO) joined the bandwagon in order to expedite and further expand ongoing humanitarian demining roles, following an initiative taken by Security Forces Headquarters, Kilinochchi. The latest and the newest NGO, Delvon Assistance for Social Harmony (DASH) with a team of about 29 deminers a few days ago inaugurated its maiden project in areas surrounding the strategic Elephant Pass
The Court Martial - 2 probing charges against G.S.C. Fonseka resumed its sittings Tuesday (31) afternoon. Medical Officer intimated to Court that the accused was not fit to be present for the proceedings. Hearing was postponed until Wednesday (1st September) at 2.00 p.m. (Ends)
* SLAC Enters Motor Racing Arena with First Ever ‘Cavalry Supercross’
30th August 2010,15:53:08 Hours
The thrilling first-ever Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) organized ‘Cavalry Supercross’ stormed the new Pangolla racing track at Kurunegala Sunday (29) evening, amidst a sea of racing enthusiasts, headed by Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya who graced the occasion as Chief Guest. This inaugural ‘Cavalry Supercross’, a maiden project of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps.....
* Commander Unveils Cenotaph to Honour Fallen Heroes
29th August 2010,09:04:05 Hours
The first-ever War Hero monument in the Eastern Security Force Command area to honour valiant soldiers who have laid down their lives fighting the separatist terrorist in the 30 year long war was declared open by the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya on 28th August in Minneriya amidst a gathering of many distinguished guests and family members of the War Heroes. The monument erected in a scenic sitting in the vicinity of the historic Minneriya tank remind of all who travel to the East through Minneriya, of the sacrifices made by the heroic soldiers in defending the integrity of the motherland.
The Court Martial – 2 probing charges against G.S.C. Fonseka resumed its sittings Friday (27) afternoon. Defence Counsel intimated to Court that Defence will call up their witnesses when sittings commence again on 31st August at 2.00 pm. (Ends)
* KDU Symposium on ‘Sharing Knowledge for Sustainable Peace’ Inaugurated
20th August 2010,11:36:52 Hours
The third annual symposium, organized by General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) for the express purpose of ‘Sharing Knowledge for Sustainable Peace’ among researchers and scholars got underway Friday (20) morning at the KDU auditorium with the participation of Secretary to HE the President, Secretary Defence, Tri-service chiefs and a host of other distinguished guests.
* Army-Police Joint Effort Unearths Large Cache of Ammunition
27th August 2010,13:42:16 Hours
Soldiers of 681 Brigade in a combined effort with the Special Branch at Nuwaraeliya Police recovered a cache of ammunition yesterday (26) from Wellamullivaikkal in Mullaitivu District. There ammunition are believed to have been kept concealed by LTTE terrorists during find days of the battle in which they were crushed by the Sri Lanka Army.
The Court Martial – 2 probing charges against G.S.C. Fonseka resumed its sittings Thursday (26) at 3.00 p.m. as scheduled. Defence Counsel made a submission to the Court that Defence would be calling up witnesses when the Court resumes its sittings on Friday (August 27th) at 3.00 p.m.
* SVAB Initiated Mobile Arrangement Launched to Resolve Issues Related to Disable War Heroes
26th August 2010,19:21:02 Hours
The Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB), intending to resolve issues pertaining to war-affected disable War Heroes in a rather down to earth manner, had its first ‘mobile service’ arrangement at Ambepussa Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) Headquarters on Thursday (26). The project, the first of its kind in the SVAB history was the brainchild......
The Court Martial – 2 probing charges against G.S.C. Fonseka resumed its sittings Monday (23) as scheduled. Prosecution closed the case this afternoon after the completion of recording evidence from all witnesses. Defence counsel appeared for the accused. The sittings will resume on 26th at 3.00 pm.
* 22 Division Soldiers Add Their Weight to National Dengue Eradication Campaign
Updated : 31st August 2010,14:06:49 Hours
Army officers and soldiers serving the 22 Division in Trincomalee added their weight to ongoing island-wide Dengue eradication programme. Trincomalee town and its outskirts including Anuradhapura junction, Singhapura, Andamkulam and 4th mile post that come under the Uppuweli Public Health Inspector’s supervision were covered during this one-day cleaning campaign by Army soldiers with the support of the general public.
* Sinha Regiment Team Carries Championship in Tennis Tournament
Updated : 31st August 2010,14:06:06 Hours
Sinha Regiment Tennis players emerged champions at the Army Inter Regiment Tennis Tournament-2010, held at Panagoda on 27 August 2010, the final day of the tournament. The Chief Guest, Major General Crishantha De Silva distributed the awards to the winners in the finals. Chairman, Army Tennis Committee, Major General Chandana Rajaguru also represented Sinha Regiment team along with its star player Colonel Ramesh Fernando who led the team to victory.
The construction work of Abimansala, the wellness resort to house 52 totally dependant disabled War Heroes has made rapid progress mainly due to unstinting support the project received from the donors. ‘Abimansala’ is funded under Brave Hearts project, the brainchild of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, and amply backed by the Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB), presided by Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya.
Sri Lanka Sinha Regimental Centre at Ambepussa, deviating from its routine formalities recently, did spouses and family members of late senior War Heroes the honour of visiting Elephant Pass, Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu areas where their beloved warriors laid their lives for the sake of the unitary status of the country several years ago. Spouses and next of kin of late War Heroes, Major General W I V K M Wimalaratne (1992), Major General B B S Mendis (1998)....
The well-known cardiologist, Dr. Ruwan Ekanayake along with another team of medical officers and assistants from the Colombo National Hospital recently held a full-day medical clinic at Nattankandal Government Hospital in Mullaittivu district for the benefit of newly resettled people and villagers.The clinic, organized by 61 Division troops with the blessings of Major General G D H K Gunaratne Commander.....
* Progress in Vavuniya & Mannar Development Projects Reviewed
26th August 2010,12:22:33 Hours
Competent Authority for Resettlement in North and Commander Security Forces, Wanni Major General G D H K Gunaratne and Commander, Area Headquarters Mannar Brigadier M A M Dias were among participants in two separate recent conferences held in Vavuniya and Mannar District Secretariats. Minister of Economic Development Mr Basil Rajapaksa on tour to both Vavuniya and Mannar districts chaired these rounds of meetings.....
* A/L Students in North get Assistance for Their Education
23rd August 2010,16:16:52 Hours
Fifteen students studying for the GCE Advanced Level examination at Mallavi Maha Vidyalaya, Pandiyankulam Maha Vidyalaya and Oddusudan Maha Vidyalaya in Vavuniya and Mulaittivu Districts received scholarships from Security Forces Commander Wanni and Competent Authority for IDP Affairs in North, Major General G.D.H.K Guneratna at a simple......
Soldiers in Mannar offered meals to a large number of pilgrims who visited the holy shrine to receive blessings of Our Lady of Madhu on 15th August. This was organized under the guidance of the Area Commander for Mannar Brigadier M.A.M Dias on the instructions of the Security Forces Commander Wanni Major General G.D.H.K. Gunaratna.
Soldiers engaged in clearing operations in Vellamullivaikkal in Mullaittivu had to play a different kind of role on 25th July when they came across two cows with injuries on their hind legs. They suffered as a result of an LTTE mine explosion. The soldiers of 11th Engineering Regiment of Sri Lanka Engineers who were on mine clearing operations took time off to remove the two injured cows from the scene and Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps treated the cows with much patience.
* 22 Division Builds New House for Missing War Hero’s Family
20th August 2010,17:56:55 Hours
Following an initiative taken by General Officer Commanding in 22 Division Brigadier A K S Perera, the mother of the War Hero, Lance Corporal Samaka Cooray who went missing during Puthukkudiyiruppu battles on 1st February 2009 was donated a new house, built at a cost of Rs 1.1 million. The family of this War Hero had a temporary house, made of tint sheets in their own plot of land at Mihindupura, Trincomalee. Late War Hero’s father, a fisherman....
* U.S. Military Members Arrive in Sri Lanka for Humanitarian, Partnership Mission
17th August 2010,16:41:44 Hours
More than 40 U.S. service members arrived in Sri Lanka Saturday (Aug. 14, 2010), to begin a six-day combined medical and engineering training mission with the Sri Lankan government and medical representatives from the Maldives and Mongolia. The mission, called Pacific Angel-Sri Lanka, will be conducted at various sites near Anuradhapura and Puttalam. It will offer free medical and dental care and also feature repairs and construction to support local schools.
TULF Leader V Anandasangaree yesterday said that Sri Lankan military forces are excellent in terms of humanitarian assistance. He said they are the best humanitarianwise and the civilians displaced by terrorist atrocities in the North are well looked after by them. He stressed the need of setting up civil administration in the areas affected by the conflict. He was of the view that the assistance of Government servants who know the area well should be sought by the Government.
Former Human Rights Commission Chairman and human rights activist Godfrey Gunathilake yesterday said the LTTE's use of human shield which was the primary cause of civilian suffering and loss of their lives received less attention from the international community. Gunathilake was of the opinion that the issues regarding the LTTE's use of the human shield and the suicide bomber require the closest scrutiny by any institution or a person assessing the conduct of the last phases of the war.
* Cricket Fever Booms in Jaffna as Tournament Gets Underway
12th August 2010,12:25:11 Hours
Security Forces Headquarters, Jaffna (SFHQ - J) organized a cricket tournament for all clubs in the peninsula with the intention of popularizing the game among the youth in the area. The 20/20 cricket tournament received an overwhelming response from the clubs as 18 teams consented to take part in the team. In addition, teams from the tri-services and the Police came forward to try their luck. A tournament of this nature was conducted in Jaffna after absence of more than thirty years.
Security Forces Commander, Kilinochchi Major General L.W.C.B.P Rajaguru received the salute from passing out trainees after completion of one-month long Buddy Trio Training at Buddy Trio Training School in Mulangavil, Kilinochchi. The passing out parade of 85 more Army personnel, including 3 officers took place on 3rd August 2010 where Major General L.W.C.B.P Rajaguru attended as Chief Guest on the occasion.
Giving more teeth to the continuing Naval surveillance and further expanding the existing security blanket in and around the seas off Mullikulama, in the northern most point at Wilpattu sanctuary, Sri Lanka Navy on Thursday (2) ceremonially inaugurated its North Western Naval Command Headquarters at Mullikulama. Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence graced the inaugural ceremony as Chief Guest at the invitation of Rear Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe.
One more Brigade Headquarters of the Army, hitherto remained functional in a private property, belonging to a civilian moved out and established its new administrative complex in the general area of Vidattalativu under Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni during the weekend. The entire requirement of raw materials, except cement and iron for construction of the new 212 Brigade Headquarters in Vidattalativu was enthusiastically collected by soldiers serving the.....
Sri Lanka Army team clinched the year’s championship in National Handgun Championship 2010, held at ICSP range at Welisara Naval Base on Sunday (29). HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa witnessed the event as Chief Guest in the company of the First Lady Mrs Shiranthi Rajapaksa, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Tisara Samarasinghe and Inspector General of the Police Mahinda Balasuriya. 
The biggest-ever single financial donation of Rs 10.1 million towards the ongoing Anuradhapura ‘Abimansala’ wellness resort construction under ‘Brave Hearts’ project was recently handed over to Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya during a fund-raising musical event. Soldiers under 23 Division collected this thumping donation, consequent to a mega musical extravaganza that went on the boards .......
Troops of the 19th Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) in a startling recovery in the general area of VELLAMULLIVAIKKAL, AMPALAWANPOKKANAI uncovered several torched LTTE light aircraft parts that had been hurriedly kept hidden inside a container, most probably during the peak of the battles in Wanni.Those burnt parts, according to Sri Lanka Air Force belonged two light aircraft engines or gliders.
The Court Martial - 2 probing charges against G.S.C. Fonseka resumed its sittings Wednesday (September 1st) afternoon. Medical Officer for the second consecutive day intimated to Court that the accused was not fit to be present for the proceedings. Hearing was postponed until Friday (3rd September) at 2.00 p.m.
The current demining projects in the north were to have more and more teeth as one more Non Governmental Organization (NGO) joined the bandwagon in order to expedite and further expand ongoing humanitarian demining roles, following an initiative taken by Security Forces Headquarters, Kilinochchi. The latest and the newest NGO, Delvon Assistance for Social Harmony (DASH) with a team of about 29 deminers a few days ago inaugurated its maiden project in areas surrounding the strategic Elephant Pass
The thrilling first-ever Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) organized ‘Cavalry Supercross’ stormed the new Pangolla racing track at Kurunegala Sunday (29) evening, amidst a sea of racing enthusiasts, headed by Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya who graced the occasion as Chief Guest. This inaugural ‘Cavalry Supercross’, a maiden project of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps.....
The Court Martial – 2 probing charges against G.S.C. Fonseka resumed its sittings Friday (27) afternoon. Defence Counsel intimated to Court that Defence will call up their witnesses when sittings commence again on 31st August at 2.00 pm. (Ends)
The third annual symposium, organized by General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) for the express purpose of ‘Sharing Knowledge for Sustainable Peace’ among researchers and scholars got underway Friday (20) morning at the KDU auditorium with the participation of Secretary to HE the President, Secretary Defence, Tri-service chiefs and a host of other distinguished guests.
The Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB), intending to resolve issues pertaining to war-affected disable War Heroes in a rather down to earth manner, had its first ‘mobile service’ arrangement at Ambepussa Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) Headquarters on Thursday (26). The project, the first of its kind in the SVAB history was the brainchild......
Army officers and soldiers serving the 22 Division in Trincomalee added their weight to ongoing island-wide Dengue eradication programme. Trincomalee town and its outskirts including Anuradhapura junction, Singhapura, Andamkulam and 4th mile post that come under the Uppuweli Public Health Inspector’s supervision were covered during this one-day cleaning campaign by Army soldiers with the support of the general public.
Sinha Regiment Tennis players emerged champions at the Army Inter Regiment Tennis Tournament-2010, held at Panagoda on 27 August 2010, the final day of the tournament. The Chief Guest, Major General Crishantha De Silva distributed the awards to the winners in the finals. Chairman, Army Tennis Committee, Major General Chandana Rajaguru also represented Sinha Regiment team along with its star player Colonel Ramesh Fernando who led the team to victory.
The construction work of Abimansala, the wellness resort to house 52 totally dependant disabled War Heroes has made rapid progress mainly due to unstinting support the project received from the donors. ‘Abimansala’ is funded under Brave Hearts project, the brainchild of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, and amply backed by the Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB), presided by Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya.
Sri Lanka Sinha Regimental Centre at Ambepussa, deviating from its routine formalities recently, did spouses and family members of late senior War Heroes the honour of visiting Elephant Pass, Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu areas where their beloved warriors laid their lives for the sake of the unitary status of the country several years ago. Spouses and next of kin of late War Heroes, Major General W I V K M Wimalaratne (1992), Major General B B S Mendis (1998)....
The well-known cardiologist, Dr. Ruwan Ekanayake along with another team of medical officers and assistants from the Colombo National Hospital recently held a full-day medical clinic at Nattankandal Government Hospital in Mullaittivu district for the benefit of newly resettled people and villagers.The clinic, organized by 61 Division troops with the blessings of Major General G D H K Gunaratne Commander.....
Competent Authority for Resettlement in North and Commander Security Forces, Wanni Major General G D H K Gunaratne and Commander, Area Headquarters Mannar Brigadier M A M Dias were among participants in two separate recent conferences held in Vavuniya and Mannar District Secretariats. Minister of Economic Development Mr Basil Rajapaksa on tour to both Vavuniya and Mannar districts chaired these rounds of meetings.....
Fifteen students studying for the GCE Advanced Level examination at Mallavi Maha Vidyalaya, Pandiyankulam Maha Vidyalaya and Oddusudan Maha Vidyalaya in Vavuniya and Mulaittivu Districts received scholarships from Security Forces Commander Wanni and Competent Authority for IDP Affairs in North, Major General G.D.H.K Guneratna at a simple......
Soldiers in Mannar offered meals to a large number of pilgrims who visited the holy shrine to receive blessings of Our Lady of Madhu on 15th August. This was organized under the guidance of the Area Commander for Mannar Brigadier M.A.M Dias on the instructions of the Security Forces Commander Wanni Major General G.D.H.K. Gunaratna.
Following an initiative taken by General Officer Commanding in 22 Division Brigadier A K S Perera, the mother of the War Hero, Lance Corporal Samaka Cooray who went missing during Puthukkudiyiruppu battles on 1st February 2009 was donated a new house, built at a cost of Rs 1.1 million. The family of this War Hero had a temporary house, made of tint sheets in their own plot of land at Mihindupura, Trincomalee. Late War Hero’s father, a fisherman.....jpg)
More than 40 U.S. service members arrived in Sri Lanka Saturday (Aug. 14, 2010), to begin a six-day combined medical and engineering training mission with the Sri Lankan government and medical representatives from the Maldives and Mongolia. The mission, called Pacific Angel-Sri Lanka, will be conducted at various sites near Anuradhapura and Puttalam. It will offer free medical and dental care and also feature repairs and construction to support local schools.
Former Human Rights Commission Chairman and human rights activist Godfrey Gunathilake yesterday said the LTTE's use of human shield which was the primary cause of civilian suffering and loss of their lives received less attention from the international community. Gunathilake was of the opinion that the issues regarding the LTTE's use of the human shield and the suicide bomber require the closest scrutiny by any institution or a person assessing the conduct of the last phases of the war.
Security Forces Headquarters, Jaffna (SFHQ - J) organized a cricket tournament for all clubs in the peninsula with the intention of popularizing the game among the youth in the area. The 20/20 cricket tournament received an overwhelming response from the clubs as 18 teams consented to take part in the team. In addition, teams from the tri-services and the Police came forward to try their luck. A tournament of this nature was conducted in Jaffna after absence of more than thirty years.
Security Forces Commander, Kilinochchi Major General L.W.C.B.P Rajaguru received the salute from passing out trainees after completion of one-month long Buddy Trio Training at Buddy Trio Training School in Mulangavil, Kilinochchi. The passing out parade of 85 more Army personnel, including 3 officers took place on 3rd August 2010 where Major General L.W.C.B.P Rajaguru attended as Chief Guest on the occasion. 
