17th August 2019 17:35:08 Hours
Brigadier M K S Silva RWP RSP assumed duties as Brigadier General Staff (BGS) of SFHQ (East) at auspicious time after observing religious rituals on 15 August 2019.
11th August 2019 14:07:00 Hours
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General (Rtd) Shantha Kottegoda, making a formal visit to the Security Force Headquarters - East, met senior Tri service, Police and STF officers and exchanged views on the present security situation in the area on Saturday (10).
02nd August 2019 12:36:37 Hours
An adorable religious ceremony to enshrine sacred relics at hemispherical dome of the newly-erected Pagoda (Stupa) at the temple premises of Security Force Headquarters (East) was held on Thursday (01) with the blessing of triple gem, under the patronage of Major General Aruna Jayasekera the Commander Security Forces - East. The Stupa was constructed on the admonition of the Commander Security Forces - East under the guidance of the Chief Incumbent Rangiri Ulpotha Temple Trincomalee, Ven. Ahungalle Sirivisuddhi Thero, Chief Incumbent Buddhist Centre Welikanda, Ven. Delwita Mettalankara Thero and the Chief Incumbent Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple Maithreegama, Ven. Anuradapura Dhammathilaka Thero, in appreciation of the noble service rendered by the brave soldiers of the Security Forces - East to defeat terrorism and bring lasting peace to the country. The sacred relics had been enshrined at Stupa with the honorable participation of members of the Maha Sangha and a gathering of military personnel.
18th July 2019 11:49:33 Hours
The Operational Liaison and Reconnaissance Team (OLRT) of United Kingdom Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ), headed by Colonel David Ashman of British Royal Army, Defence Advisor to British High Commission met Major General Aruna Jayasekera the Commander Security Forces (East) at the Headquarters 231 Brigade Batticaloa, on 15 Monday.
05th July 2019 09:52:22 Hours
Under the directions of Major General K P A Jayasekara WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the Commander Security Forces (East), Inter Division Volleyball tournament of Security Forces - East is organized annually with the intention of finding potential players to represent Army and National teams whilst promoting the National sport of Sri Lanka.
18th June 2019 11:04:15 Hours
On a concept of Major General Aruna Jayasekera, Commander Security Forces (East), the troops of Security Force Headquarters (East) added their share to the Island wide Poson commemoration by organizing a 'Poson Zone' in the heart of Welikanda under the guidance of Chief Incumbent of Buddhist Centre Welikanda Ven. Delvita Meththalankara Thero.
16th June 2019 15:56:21 Hours
Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith went on an observational visit to Zion church Batticaloa on Saturday (15) which suffered heavy toll of deaths and damages due to terrorist bomb explosions last 21st of April.
04th June 2019 09:21:45 Hours
Showing the solidarity and friendship with Muslim community in the Eastern Province, Major General Aruna Jayasekera, Commander Security Forces (East) joined several ceremonies to celebrate ‘Ifthar’, breaking of fast on account of forthcoming Ramadan festival.
31st May 2019 16:45:01 Hours
Major General Aruna Jaysekera, Commander, Security Forces - East with a view to inspect the present security arrangements in the region, undertook visits to 23 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) and 8 Sri Lanka National Guard ( 8 SLNG) Battalions in Sengamuwa and Kanchanakuda areas on Tuesday (28), together with several Senior Officers.
23rd May 2019 08:59:03 Hours
To mark the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, Security Force Headquarters (East) conducted several activities at the Headquarters premises in Welikanda on account of commemorating the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing away of the Lord Buddha on this significant Day, 18 May.
