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  • EASTERN COMMAND ORGANIZED A PILGRIMAGE TOUR FOR THE TROOPS

    24th July 2023 14:47:28 Hours

    On July 22 of 2023, the Security Force Headquarters - East organized on a pilgrimage tour to strengthen camaraderie and spend quality time for the working staff of the Eastern Headquarters. Under the guidance of the Eastern Commander, Major General Darshana Wijesekera, the Staff Officers organized this tour and organized with the aim of lowering the work stress, relieving the uniformity, and promoting the harmony among the troops. During the journey troops were visited to Seruvavila temple, Lankapatuna temple and Koneshwaram Kovila at Tricomalee. 4 officers and 76 other ranks with 3 civil workers were joined to the tour and it was a memorable day for the all.

  • SWIFT CONTAINMENT AND EXTINGUISHING OF THE FOREST FIRE IN YAKAWANGUWA, HABARANA FOREST

    10th July 2023 09:40:07 Hours

    Upon the outbreak of the forest fire on 08 July 2023, the staff of the range forest office, Habarana and nearby villagers rallied together to initially control the blaze. Their efforts were commendable in minimizing the spread of the fire and protecting the surrounding area. However, recognizing the need for additional resources and expertise, the Sri Lankan Army promptly intervened to provide assistance and ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

  • 6 REGIMENT SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORPS (RFT) ORGANIZED A BLOOD DONATION PROGRAMME

    08th July 2023 10:14:02 Hours

    Troops of 6 Regiment Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (RFT) under the 223 Infantry Brigade of the 22 Division under command to Security Force HQ – East organized a blood donation campaign on 04 July 2023 at the Headquarters 6 SLAC (RFT) camp premises in Morawewa with the collaboration of Officials of Trincomalee District General Hospital Blood Bank. The blood donation programme organized under supervision of Lieutenant Colonel PWNPWBSUB Pilimathalawa psc, Commanding Officer, 6 SLAC (RFT) and 55 troops belongs to 6 SLAC, voluntarily donated their blood during the programme.

  • DISTRIBUTED ESSENTIAL SCHOOL ACCESSORIES FOR 80 SCHOOL STUDENTS

    07th July 2023 14:52:36 Hours

    Troops of 20 Battalion the Gajaba Regiment under the 221 Infantry Brigade of 22 Infantry Division under the Security Force Headquarters - East had coordinated and distributed school accessories and essentials worth Rs. 320000.00 to the 80 students who under privileged at Parana Medawachchiya Vidyalaya Mahasenpura on 04 July 2023 at the school.

  • 24 DIVISION ORGANIZES AN EXCURSION TO ARUGAM BAY

    04th July 2023 21:38:41 Hours

    On June 30th, 2023, troops of the 24 Infantry Division set off on an adventurous trip to strengthen their camaraderie and spend quality time with their loved ones. Under the inspiring leadership of Major General W Chandrasiri RSP USP psc, who planned and guided the excursion with the aim of strengthening the teamwork, lowering the work stress, relieving the uniformity, and promoting the harmony among his troops, they explored Muhudu Maha Viharaya and the serene Arugam Bay.

  • CAPTURE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AT VERUGAL

    28th June 2023 12:41:24 Hours

    According to an information received by 7 Military Intelligent troops attached to 222 Infantry Brigade, Intelligence troops together with Kadiraweli STF officials, persons was apprehended with 115g of X Methamphetamine (ICE) at Verugal on 22 June 2023.

  • CAPTURE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AT KINNIYA

    28th June 2023 12:28:37 Hours

    According to an information received by 7 Military Intelligent troops attached to 223 Infantry Brigade, Intelligence troops together with Sardhapura STF officials, persons was apprehended with 05g of X Methamphetamine (ICE) at Kinniya on 18 June 2023.

  • CAPTURE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AT KURUNJANKENI

    27th June 2023 15:40:20 Hours

    According to information received by 7 Military Intelligent Corps troops attached to 223 Infantry Brigade, Intelligence troops together with Kinniya police officials; a person was apprehended with 50g of Kerala Cannabis at Kurunjankeni, Kinniya on 14 June 2023.

  • CAPTURE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AT SETTIPALAM

    27th June 2023 15:27:27 Hours

    According to an information received by 7 Military Intelligent troops attached to 223 Infantry Brigade, Inteligent troops together with Echchalampaththu police officials, 04 persons was apprehended with 50g 220mg of X Methamphetamine (ICE) at Settipalam, Kalawanchikud on 13 june 2023.

  • TROOPS OF 22 INFANTRY DIVISION STOPPED SPREADING OF FIRE IN GARBAGE DUMPING SITE NEAR KANNIYA

    23rd June 2023 10:17:17 Hours

    At around 0430 pm on 22 June 23, fire broke out at the garbage dumping site in the Trincomalee Municipal Council located at Kanniya. Troops of 22 Infantry Division was able to stop progress of spreading fire in the garbage dumping site with the support of Navy, police, fire fighting brigade and civilians in the area.