16th October 2018 12:13:47 Hours
With the view to foster inter-ethnic and inter-religious coexistence and to generate a spirit of tolerance and understanding amongst different religious groups in the Eastern Province, Security Force Headquarters (East) has been facilitating for series of projects with the guidance of Commander Security Force (East), Major General Santhusitha Pananwala. Accordingly, the contribution of troops for the refurbishment of Mamanga Pillayar Kovil Batticaloa, renovation of the Theological Institute of Bishop's House Batticaloa, ongoing construction of Dhamma School building of Sri Paththanaramaya Batticaloa and various religious places in the area could be highlighted.
11th October 2018 11:41:57 Hours
Security Force Headquarters (East), under the directions and guidance of the Commander Security Force (East), Major General Santhusitha Pananwala, organized a series of events coincide with the main programme of the Sri Lanka Army’s 69th Anniversary.
10th October 2018 08:09:40 Hours
On account of the forthcoming 69th Army Anniversary and the Army Day (Oct 10), flag march organized by 23 Division got underway in Batticaloa town on Monday (08). In the vision of Commander of the Army and with the guidance of the Commander Security Force (East) Major General Santhusitha Pananwala and General Officer Commanding 23 Division Brigadier Chula Abeynayake, the event was carried out under the close supervision of Commander 231 Brigade, Brigadier Senarath Niwunhella, parallel to the series of proceedings organized by the Army island wide.
07th October 2018 13:06:15 Hours
On account of the forthcoming 69th Army Anniversary and the Army Day (Oct 10), flag marches organized by 24 Division got underway in Ampara, Akkaraipattu and Pottuvil towns on 06,07 and 08 October respectively. In the vision of Commander of the Army and with the guidance of the Commander Security Force (East) Major General Santhusitha Pananwala, General Officer Commanding 24 Division Major General Mahinda Mudalige supervised the events which were carried out parallel to the series of proceedings organized by the Army island wide.
06th October 2018 13:29:39 Hours
Flag marches organized by Forward Maintenance Area (East) got underway in Hingurakgoda & Polonnaruwa towns on Friday (05), to coincide with the forthcoming 69th Army Anniversary and the Army Day (Oct 10). In accordance with the vision of Commander of the Army and with the guidance of the Commander Security Force (East) Major General Santhusitha Pananwala, Commander, Forward Maintenance Area (East) Major General Manoj Mudannayaka supervised the marches which were carried out parallel to the series of proceedings prearranged by the Army island wide.
05th October 2018 18:38:43 Hours
A special religious event, in line with the series of multi-religious ceremonies that are being preceded these days, got underway Friday (5) morning with a sacred Pooja of Hindu tradition where blessings were invoked on the 69th Army Anniversary and Army Day (October 10) during a special ceremony at the Historic Koneshwaram Kovil Trincomalee, attended by General Officer Commanding 22 Division Major General Aruna Jayasekara, as the Chief Guest.
05th October 2018 18:33:55 Hours
On account of the forthcoming 69th Army Anniversary and the Army Day (Oct 10), a flag march organized by 22 Division got underway in Trincomalee on Thursday (04). In the vision of Commander of the Army and with the guidance of the Commander Security Force (East) Major General Santhusitha Pananwala, General Officer Commanding 22 Division Major General Aruna Jayasekara supervised the event which was carried out parallel to the series of proceedings organized by the Army island wide.
05th October 2018 09:28:29 Hours
To coincide with the forthcoming 69th Army Anniversary and the Army Day, 24 Division organized a solemn ceremony at St. Ignatius Church Ampara on Wednesday (03) in order to bless the flags of 24 Division, 241 Brigade, 242 Brigade and the under command Battalions namely 23 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, 6 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 8 Sri Lanka National Guard, 11 Sri Lanka National Guard and 16 Sri Lanka National Guard.
26th September 2018 16:51:07 Hours
Under the auspices of General Officer Commanding 23 Division, Brigadier Chula Abeynayake and his family members, a donation programme was conducted for the children of Thilakavathiyar Children's Orphanage in Vakarai, on 18 Sep 2018. A stock of school accessories and clothing items were distributed among the children.
17th September 2018 16:36:47 Hours
Two new houses constructed by the troops of 224 Brigade with the blessings of the General Officer Commanding 22 Division Major General Aruna Jayasekara were handed over to two needy families in Thambalagamuwa” on 13 September 2018. This project was launched under the supervision of Commander” 224 Brigade” Colonel EAP Ediriweera.
