09th September 2019 13:04:52 Hours
Unveiling of pinnacle of the newly constructed Stupa at the Security Force Headquarters (East), Welikanda was held under the patronage of Major General Aruna Jayasekera, the Commander Security Forces (East) on Thursday, 05th of September. The Stupa was constructed on the admonition of the Commander Security Force - (East) and 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.
08th September 2019 19:40:00 Hours
Special Task Force, which actively partook in the triumph of eradicating the 30-year long LTTE terrorism ten years ago, and is now fully committed to maintenance of law and order in the country, conducted its 35 War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony on 01 September 2019.
22nd August 2019 15:51:46 Hours
24 Division organized a Poya Day programme at 'Sarana' Elders Home at Ampara with the direction of General Officer Commanding 24 Division, Brigadier AI Marasinghe RWP RSP and donated 7 Wheelchairs, 11 Crutches, a Dialog Satellite TV, 60 Bed Sheets and Pillow Cases. This was arranged as per the request of Chief Matron, 'Sarana' Elders Home - Ampara.
22nd August 2019 15:31:27 Hours
Troops of the 22 Division Conducted Buddhist observances With a Bodhi Pooja and a Buddhist sermon to mark Nikini Full Moon Poya Day at the Wijayangaramaya Temple within the 22 Division Headquarters on Wednesday (14).
13th August 2019 08:13:01 Hours
The finals of the Inter Division Kabbadi Tournament - 2019 of Security Forces (East) was held at Polonnaruwa Sports Complex on Saturday (10) with the presence of Major General Aruna Jayasekara, Commander Security Forces (East) as the Chief Guest. The tournament was held between 20 July to 05 August that included10 matches with 05 teams competing for supremacy.
11th August 2019 11:09:18 Hours
Security Force Headquarters - East organized an Exhibition to showcase the exclusive innovative talents of the East-based soldiers on Friday (09) at the auditorium, Pulathisi National College of Education in Polonnaruwa. On a concept of Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake - the Commander of the Army and with the guidance of Major General Aruna Jayasekera - the Commander Security Forces (East), the exhibition was launched with the objective of encouraging soldiers for new innovations.
11th August 2019 10:59:45 Hours
Troops of the 22 Division conducted a Shramadana campaign in Samudragiri Pichchamal Viharaya at Kuchchveli to assist in the construction of new "Dagaba" on Tuesday 31 of July.
05th August 2019 15:25:57 Hours
233 Brigade coordinated a donation for the children of under privileged families under the auspices of Mr. Nadun Rajapaksha of Rajagiriya on Friday (02) at Muthuwella Primary School. During the programme, the items were distributed among 65 students and their parents.
30th July 2019 12:10:10 Hours
23 Infantry Division, Punani recently marked its 22nd year of national service after founding as a key military establishment that provided security specially to Batticaloa District and her populace. A series of commemorative segments including multi-religious observances were launched in the past few days on account of the 22nd anniversary.
18th July 2019 09:03:02 Hours
The annual Dakshina Dalada Perehara of Somawathi Rajamaha Viharaya was held in a grand scale at the sacred ground of Somawathiya yesterday (16) the Esala Full Moon Poya Day amidst thousands of devotees. This historical procession is held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is enshrined at the Sacred Somawathiya Stupa. The procession consisted of many traditional local dances such as fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandyan dances and various other cultural dances, in addition to the elephants adorned with lavish garments.