13th January 2020 15:21:56 Hours
The Commander Security Forces East, Major General Rasika Fernando engaged in several Buddhist religious events in the new year and received blessings of Maha Sangha.
10th January 2020 09:56:24 Hours
With the invitation of the Commander Security Forces (East), Major General Rasika Fernando, a statue of former Chief Incumbent of Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara Most Venerable late Matara Kithalagama Sri Seelalankara Thera (also known as Dimbulagala Sinhaya), was unveiled at Seelapura Junction, Manampitiya under the patronage of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc on January 08.
03rd January 2020 10:59:11 Hours
Heralding the dawn of the New Year 2020, the Security Force Headquarters (East), Welikanda initiated the work of the first working day on 01 January 2020 having accomplished the customary military formalities presided by the Commander Security Forces (East).
31st December 2019 09:20:32 Hours
21st December 2019 10:29:18 Hours
As the festive season unfolds with forthcoming phenomenal Christmas, the Security Force (East) contributing its share, held the 'Christmas Angelic Eve - 2019', the Annual Christmas Carols on Thursday (19) at Gandhi Park, Batticaloa before a distinguished gathering, including the Bishop of Batticaloa Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Ponniah as the Chief Guest and the Commander Security Forces (East) Major General Rasika Fernando as the Guest of Honour. This glamorous event was organized by 23 Division and 231 Brigade in conjunction with the Christian community of Batticaloa, with the supervision of the Security Force Headquarters (East).
22nd November 2019 18:32:17 Hours
The Commander Security Forces (East), Major General Rasika Fernando paid a field visit to Rehabilitation Centres of Kandakadu and Senapura on 18 of November 2019. The SF Comd's meeting with the inmates at the rehabilitation centres had mutual discussions with them and inquired into the programmes being conducted for the rehabilitation of youth inmates.
31st October 2019 09:49:07 Hours
To coincide with the 16th anniversary of the Security Force Headquarters (East), a series of events were organized at the Headquarters premises, Welikanda on 30th October, under the directions of Major General Rasika Fernando, the Commander Security Forces (East).
23rd September 2019 08:56:01 Hours
The three day long Army Eastern Games - 2019, one of the most distinctive events in sports calendar of the Security Force Headquarters (East), concluded with glamour at Security Force Headquarters (East) grounds, Welikanda on 21 September. The event was organized with an eye of providing an arena for young Army athletes to showcase their skills and engage in competition to promote sportsmanship. The Closing Ceremony was graced by the Commander Security Force (East), Major General Aruna Jayasekera as the Chief Guest.
10th September 2019 10:06:00 Hours
As the first formal visit to the Field Formations, the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva visited the Security Force Headquarters (East) on Sunday (8) and met Officers and Other Ranks of the Eastern Command. On arrival, the visiting commander was received by Major General Aruna Jayasekera, the Commander Security Force (East) and several other Senior Officers.
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.
