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si-en/army/english/100624

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+en_100624_0	During a recent visit to the Battalion Training School (BTS) at Puthukkuddiyirippu, Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru, Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu (SF-MLT) received a comprehensive account of its courses and training modules.
+en_100624_1	SF-MLT Commander at the entrance was welcomed by the General Officer Commanding, 68 Division, Major General H.R.M Fernando and met trainees at the BTS.
+en_100624_2	The Chief Instructor of the school briefed the visiting Commander on the progress of the ongoing battalion training sessions of the soldiers of 9 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) and received an update.
+en_100624_3	SF Commander afterwards addressed the troops and watched several practical demonstration sessions, related to crowd disposal.
+en_100624_4	Brigade Commanders, Brigadier General Staff, SF-MLT, Commanding Officers, Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks attended the occasion.

si-en/army/english/100724

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+en_100724_0	A mammoth Art and Craft Exhibition of 447 aesthetic products crafted by differently able War Heroes resident in ‘Ranaviru Sevana, Abimansala 1, 2, 3 and Mihindu Seth Medura will be on display at JDA Perera Art Gallery on Friday (13) after Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army ceremonially opens this rare exhibition, ‘Uttanaweerya’ (perseverance) on Thursday (12) evening.
+en_100724_1	This was announced at a media conference, held at MoD Media Centre on Thursday (5), led by Brigadier Shiran Abeysekera, Director Rehabilitation, Brigadier Upul Weerakoon, Deputy Director Rehabilitation, Colonel Shiran Weligama, Commandant, Abhimansala 2 and Lieutenant Colonel Vijendra Gunathilake, Commandant, Mihindu Seth Medura.
+en_100724_2	34 woodcrafts, 172 paintings, 203 handcrafts, 15 sculpture and 23 other exhibits produced by more than 100 differently able War Heroes testify that they are equally capable of turning their creative skills into amazing artistic products which appeal to different thematic subject of their choice.
+en_100724_3	This one day exhibition will remain open to the public free of charge from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm.
+en_100724_4	According to a concept of the Commander of the Army and under the guidance of the Adjutant General together with the Directorate of Rehabilitation, the ‘Art and Craft Exhibition - 2019’ is staged in order to enhance and admire the skills and talents of differently-able War Heroes in Army-managed wellness resorts and rehabilitation centres, the media was told.

si-en/army/english/100885

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+en_100885_0	Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) conducted a specially-designed training session on ‘Social Etiquettes and Working Place Courtesy’ for members of the Security Staff at the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) on Wednesday (3) at the OUSL Staff Development Centre in Nawala.
+en_100885_1	The request to this effect has been made to the Commander of the Army by the OUSL.
+en_100885_2	The training session, designed under the close supervision of the Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Signal Corps was conducted by Lieutenant Colonel N.P.A Mendis of the SLSC.
+en_100885_3	All members of the permanent Security Staff and the Chief Security Officer at the OUSL actively participated in the programme.

si-en/army/english/101174

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+en_101174_0	Hundreds of grateful and patriotic Polonnaruwa and Polpithigama people of all walks lined up along the roads to pay respect to both fallen Sri Lankan UN Peacekeepers when the motorcades carrying their remains reached their residences this morning (5).
+en_101174_1	National flag carrying vehicles, three-wheelers, motorbikes, push bicycles and people joined the motorcade of late Major H.W.D Jayawickrama of 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry reached Polonnaruwa this morning (5).
+en_101174_2	Students, state officials, nurses, private sector employees in their uniforms and ordinary civilians, some of who were carrying flowers thronged and paid their respect as the hearse carrying the coffin went past by their locations.
+en_101174_3	Visibly moved some began crying openly while the family members began weeping as the national flag draped coffins were taken into their houses.
+en_101174_4	As this report was filed, respective Police Stations in close cooperation with Regimental troops of both slain UN War Heroes are providing security to the locations as the number of mourners was fast swelling.
+en_101174_5	Remains of Major H.W.D Jayawickrama of Polonnaruwa and Sergeant S.S Wijekumara of Thalakolawewa, Polpithigama are now lying in state at their respective homes in their villages.
+en_101174_6	Funerals with full military honours will take place on Thursday (7) at Polonnaruwa and Polpithigama.

si-en/army/english/101415

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+en_101415_0	Undertaking his first visit to the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) after assuming the highest office in the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army on Sunday (29) morning arrived at the SFHQ-W to be received in a warm welcome.
+en_101415_1	At the entrance to the SFHQ-W, a Guard Turnout in accordance with military traditions greeted the day’s Chief Guest after he was received by Major General Jagath Gunawardena, Commander, Security Forces - Wanni (SF-W).
+en_101415_2	Inviting him to the parade ground after Major General Jagath Gunawardena welcomed the visiting Commander, he was requested to review the Guard of Honour parade, together with the parade commander.
+en_101415_3	Soon after the salute, the visiting Army Chief left memories by planting a sapling in the premises as a symbol of his visit to the location.
+en_101415_4	A few minutes later, the visiting Commander received updates from respective General Officers Commanding and Commanders on the role and tasks of the SFHQ-W, Forward Maintenance Area, all Divisions, Brigades and units before he took time off to address All Ranks as a formality.
+en_101415_5	He also paid respect to the memory of fallen War Heroes at the SFHQ-W war memorial by placing a wreath in a solemn moment.

si-en/army/english/101486

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+en_101486_0	The visiting Sri Lankan delegation, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, Secretary Defence and Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army soon after the inaugural sessions of the ‘DEFEXPO-2020’ in Lucknow, took a keen interest in watching a large segment of exhibits on show in the ‘Defence Research and Development Organization’ section in the Exhibition, a wing quite identical to Sri Lanka’s Branch operating in the Ministry of Defence and the Army and several other exhibition sites.
+en_101486_1	They closely watched sophisticated missiles, submarines, robots, vehicles, guns and different innovations that had been produced by technical experts in universities, other agencies, and a collection of weaponry and technically-advanced equipment on display in those sections and inquired into their production and compositions.
+en_101486_2	The Exhibition also highlighted recent initiatives by the Government of India for investment in the defence sector and would act as a platform for alliances and joint ventures in the defence industry.
+en_101486_3	The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is taking the lead role in organizing the 'DEFEXPO-2020' in Lucknow, in coordination with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Sri Lankan visitors were told by the hosts.
+en_101486_4	Some of the avionics, accessories, assemblies, products such as Indigenous Digital Map Generator, Engine and Flight Display Unit, Gas Turbine Electrical Generator, Air Producer Engine, Glass Cockpits, Automatic Target Recognition, Digital Sand Rapid Prototyping Technology, etc are also on show grabbed the attention of Sri Lankan delegates at the venue.

si-en/army/english/101587

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+en_101587_0	Sri Lanka Army, the pride of the Nation that boasts unmatched achievements and is held in high esteem as the country’s most sought service provider and the invaluable Defender of the Nation turns 69 years of age on Wednesday (October 10) which is also named as the ‘Army Day’.
+en_101587_1	With its humble beginnings as then 'Ceylon Army' in the year 1949, and later since 1972 changed to be called the Sri Lanka Army after the country became a Republic, its eventful life-span of 69 years records numerous and invaluable milestones unparalleled and unheard in the annals of contemporary military history in Sri Lanka or elsewhere.
+en_101587_2	Its glory and professional warfare skills reached its zenith in May 2009, sending shock waves across the globe, subsequent to its unique eradication of Sri Lanka's long-drawn ruthless terrorism once for all, which had by then claimed the precious lives of hundreds of valiant Army War Heroes as well as thousands of innocent civilians.
+en_101587_3	The world was taken by surprise over Sri Lanka’s striking success against the most-feared terrorist megalomaniac and its skills in restoration of peace prospects.
+en_101587_4	The Army was showered with accolades and laurels from worldwide counterparts as it was the only organization in contemporary times that succeeded in wiping out most-feared terrorism from a country.
+en_101587_5	Stunning battlefield supremacy of the Army, together with other sister services against the world's most dreaded terrorists, which won the respect and admiration from all walks of life, carved a niche for itself in the military history and qualified it to be not second to any other armed force in the world.
+en_101587_6	Today with its 24 Regiments, the Sri Lanka Army has proved to be the most visibly result-oriented organization in the country while performing commendable community services in every corner of the island, majority of which are in the war-affected north and east.
+en_101587_7	Its technical prowess remains a beacon of hope as the country is fast on the road to development and recovery.
+en_101587_8	A ceremonial parade to commemorate the Army anniversary salutes Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army at the Army Cantonment in Panagoda in a special Guard of Honour, greeting him as the Chief Guest and the Head of the organization.
+en_101587_9	This year it will take place on Thursday (18) due to adverse weather conditions.
+en_101587_10	The Army, now a full-fledged organization of admiration has devoted its entire weight behind realization of the government’s development roles and tasks in an impressive manner.
+en_101587_11	Army Engineers are into housing, community services, construction industry, national disasters, Dengue eradication programmes, health promotion projects, humanitarian assistance and so many other spheres at the request of various state and private sector requirements.
+en_101587_12	The ongoing renovation of near 2000 rural tanks in Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa districts and in the Wellassa region is among one of the distinguished national projects.
+en_101587_13	Its achievements in the field of sports are equally of national and international importance and outstanding.
+en_101587_14	It was evident in many international events too, including the most recent Paralympics.
+en_101587_15	To its credit, the Army has become the country’s most leading state organization that produces the most number of athletes, sportsmen and women to the national pool.
+en_101587_16	The Army entering into a new sphere of training and right-sizing to meet with specific needs of modern times and any defence challenges that may come up has broadened its training scope and entry into international modules in the past few years.
+en_101587_17	Likewise, its contribution to UN Peacekeeping has come in for praise.
+en_101587_18	Similarly, the Army’s conduct of the annual Defence Seminar, Exercise – Cormorant Strike, Mithra Shakthi Exercise, Defence Dialogues, Army to Army Talks, exchange programmes, etc has earned recognition and fame at international level.
+en_101587_19	Intending to inspire and stimulate innovative skills, the Army is now embarked on exploring hidden creative talents of Army personnel by organizing exhibitions and providing such expertise to the national growth In his 69th Army Anniversary Day message, the Commander says the Sri Lankan soldiers should be professional and agile to provide assistance to accelerate development initiatives of the State as a Strategic Corporal while actively contributing to strengthen reconciliation measures and preserve economic, social and cultural values of the country.
+en_101587_20	Here follows the Commander’s Message in full;

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+en_101797_0	232 Brigade troops-deployed in Tharavikulam area on Wednesday (2) gave away a stock of school equipment, food items, uniforms and other essential accessories to 148 underprivileged students at Kulawadi Tharavei Shri Kalawaani Primary School at Kalkuda education division following an initiative taken by Colonel W.S.K Liyanawaduge, Commander, 232 Brigade.
+en_101797_1	Businessmen cum social service workers from Gampaha, Messers K.D.C.T Jayasinghe, P.K.U Sampath, T.D Geegnage, S.A Thushara, M. Munaweera, S.M.H Karunarathna, K.D.V.K Jayasinghe, S.D.D.C Jayaweera and Ms R. Sandhyadevi sponsored the donation.
+en_101797_2	23 school teachers attending the occasion also received those incentives in addition to the students.
+en_101797_3	Brigade Staff Officers, Officers of under command battalions and civilians attended the event.

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+en_101837_0	A representative gathering of Muslim Officers and Other Rankers in the Army who assembled at Colpetty Jumma Mosque this morning (3) joined a special Islamic prayer session to bless the forthcoming 69th Army Anniversary and the Army Day as one more segment of multi-religious anniversary observances.
+en_101837_1	Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest for the occasion was received on arrival by Major General Suraj Bangsajayah, Chairman, Army Muslim Association.
+en_101837_2	Moulavi Ash-Sheik Muneer Mulaffer (Naleemi), Director, Centre for Peace and Harmony afterwards greeted the day’s Chief Guest, accompanied by Senior Officers at the mosque and invited all of them to join the prayer sessions after decorating the holy place in conformity with Islamic religious traditions.
+en_101837_3	Trilingual welcome speeches made by the clergy announced the importance of the event before the proceedings got underway.
+en_101837_4	The customary Islamic religious sermon, ‘Bayan’ then invoked blessings symbolically on Army flags and the organization, lauding the services of the Army, being rendered for the best interests of the country.
+en_101837_5	Imam Moulavi, Aflal Hafiz conducted the special ‘Qirath’ prayer chanting and Imam Moulavi, Ash-Shiek Rizvan performed the wishful prayers, ‘Dua’ according to the sequence of Islamic invocations.
+en_101837_6	Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army after culmination of the special Islamic religious ceremony made a financial donation towards the development of the holy premises and shared his views with Moulavis on co-existence, harmony and reconciliation and the vision he has for the Army in future.
+en_101837_7	The event, organized by the Army Muslim Association was attended by a large number of Muslims in the Army, together with civil devotees.
+en_101837_8	Lieutenant General Senanayake towards the end of the religious ceremony presented a memento to Al Haj M Kaleel Mohammed, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Colpetty Jumma Mosque as a gesture of goodwill.
+en_101837_9	The Deputy Chairman, Al Haj Muslim Salahudeen, Board of Trustees, Colpetty Jumma Mosque reciprocated the move.
+en_101837_10	Tuesday's religious ceremony was the 4th in sequence that has been organized to coincide with the 69th Army Anniversary.
+en_101837_11	Earlier, flag blessing ceremonies took place at Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya at Anuradhapura and the Christian Service at All Saints’ Church, Borella.
+en_101837_12	Deputy Chief of Staff, Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana, Adjutant General, Major General Shavendra Silva, several Senior Officers and Other Rankers were present during the religious ceremony.

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+en_101915_0	Brigadier P.A Dharmasri Kahapola assumed office as the new Director for the Directorate of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (HR & IHL) on Thursday (10) during a simple ceremony amidst religious observances.
+en_101915_1	He is the 19th Director for this wing of the Army.
+en_101915_2	After signing a formal document, he symbolized the acceptance of the new office.
+en_101915_3	Before this appointment, he was the Commandant, Combat Training School (CTS), Ampara.
+en_101915_4	Staff Officers and Other Ranks of the Directorate attended this occasion.

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+en_102206_0	A few more than 50 wounded War Heroes, still under recuperation and rehabilitation at Attidiya ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’, rising above their physical disability with courage and glee had a day of difference on Valentine’s Day (14) in the company of their loved ones, children, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Mrs Sujeewa Nelson, President, Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) and a representative gathering of Senior Officers.
+en_102206_1	On this special Valentine’s Day, showing prioritized concern and recalling brotherly ties and collective responsibility that he has had in the battlefield when Humanitarian Operations were underway before May 2009, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva making the New Year’s first visit to this Attidiya-based wellness resort added a new dimension to the day’s itinerary after inviting all their spouses too to the venue around the same time.
+en_102206_2	On arrival, the day’s Chief Guest was honoured in a formal drive-past Guard Turnout and welcomed by Brigadier Shiran Abeysekara and two of those inmates offering sheaves of betel.
+en_102206_3	The day’s itinerary of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, accompanied by Mrs Sujeewa Nelson commenced as scheduled with a visit to the wards in the Mihindu Seth Medura.
+en_102206_4	Showing fatherly warmth on this special day of love and affection, the Army Chief spoke to each of them and closely inquired into their well-being before each of them was awarded a gift parcel.
+en_102206_5	Mrs Nelson, Senior Officers along with accompanying Seva Vanitha members followed suit.
+en_102206_6	With some of them, the visiting acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army refreshed yesteryear memories in the battlefields and shared a couple of views with them.
+en_102206_7	As the day’s proceedings reached apex, a group of those inmates in a moving gesture of gratitude and glee, sang a few songs and showed their aesthetic talents, inherent in them in an impressive wheelchair dance feature in front of the day’s guests.
+en_102206_8	Adding colour at the same moment, their wives symbolic of their undying affection towards them, War Heroes of our times afterwards offered rose buds to their loved ones and re-affirmed their continued attachment to them despite their lifetime disability.
+en_102206_9	Meanwhile, Commander of the Army did not forget to address the gathering during his visit.
+en_102206_10	The day’s programme came to end with a lunch treat shared by all inmates and the day’s visitors.
+en_102206_11	Senior Officers, Officers, family members of the inmates attended to the event.

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+en_102303_0	Themed on 'Ekata Sitimu' (Let's be Together), Mother Sri Lanka this morning (4) marked her 71st National Independence Day during a customary, yet a dignified ceremony at Galle Face Green where HE the President Maithripala Sirisena underlined the importance of creating a country free from corruption, wastage, nepotism, bribes, etc and targeting sustainable development and prosperity for all Sri Lankans.
+en_102303_1	3620 Army, 1249 Navy, 830 Air Force, 800 Police, 505 Civil Security Force and 100 National Cadet Corps personnel plus cultural dancers of Sabaragamuwa, Vavuniya, Akkaraipattu, Southern Provincial Council and National Youth Services Council coloured the event, in addition to displays of Army parachute jumps, Gun salutes and Air Force demonstrations.
+en_102303_2	The spectacle of the this year’s main ceremony, headed by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, mirrored the determined commitment of all Sri Lankans, Members of the Tri-services, Police and the Civil Security Department for the revitalization of Sri Lanka’s national growth, realization of national goals and restoration of the past glory and grandeur.
+en_102303_3	Maldivian President HE Ibrahim Mohomad Solih and his spouse, Mrs Fasna Ahamed adding dignity graced this year's commemoration as special invitees to be warmly welcomed by Hon Ranil Wickramasinghe, Prime Minister, together with Prof Mrs Maithri Wickramasinghe, Hon. Wajira Abeywardena, Minister of Internal and Home Affairs, Provincial Councils & Local Government and Hon. Thilak Janaka Marapana, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
+en_102303_4	Glittering National Flags and military parades saluted President and the Nation during 71st Independence Day ceremonies at Colombo, giving pride of place to the military parades of the Tri-Services, Police, Civil Security Force and the National Cadets Corps (NCC) personnel.
+en_102303_5	Today’s ceremony commenced with the arrival of HE the President to be received by the Prime Minister Hon Ranil Wickramasinghe and Prof Mrs Maithri Wickramasinghe after arrivals of the Inspector General of Police, Tri Service Commanders, Chief of Defence Staff, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Chief Minister for Western Province, Governor for Western Province, Minister of Internal & Home Affairs and Provincial councils & Local Government, Chief Justice, Speaker of Parliament and Hon Prime Minister in sequence.
+en_102303_6	Hon Mahinda Rajapakse, Leader of the Opposition, Diplomats and a host of other distinguished invitees, including members of the clergy of all major denominations.were also among distinguished invitees.
+en_102303_7	Seconds after the President arrived at the venue, amidst blowing of trumpets, the Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army, Commander of the Navy, Commander of the Air Force and the Inspector General of Police conducted him to the main flag post where he was invited to hoist the National Flag, amidst rhythmic beating of Magul Bera (auspicious drums) and blowing of conch shells as 110 students from ten schools in the province, lined up and recited the national anthem, filling all patriotic hearts with pride and grandeur.
+en_102303_8	The national anthem then paid its tribute to the country and added grandeur to the occasion.
+en_102303_9	Afterwards, HE the President from the special dais received the blessings of the recital of 'Jayamangala Gathas' and 'Devo Vassatu Kalena' stanzas, presented by a bevy of 25 girls, belonging to three girls’ schools in the Colombo area.
+en_102303_10	Sharp at 9.05 am, a two-minute silence in memory of all fallen patriotic Sri Lankans and War Heroes who had laid their lives for the noble cause of defending the Nation was observed as everybody rose to their feet.
+en_102303_11	In accordance with military traditions, a few seconds later 4 Officers and 97 Other Rankers commanded by Major Danushka Balasooriya of the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA), reported to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces soon after the customary 21-Gun Salute.
+en_102303_12	Next, was the time for the much-awaited President’s address to the Nation, in which he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who sacrificed in achieving the freedom we enjoy today.
+en_102303_13	Soon after his address, the smart parade comprised of tri-service Officers and Other Ranks, Police and Civil Security Department personnel, including National Cadet Corps (NCC), dressed in their respective ceremonials was reported by the Parade Commander, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, General Officer Commanding, 59 Division to the Chief Guest who took the Salute in accordance with military traditions.
+en_102303_14	The colourful and magnificent tri-service, Police and Civil Security Force parade then began marching according a salute to the first citizen of the island-nation.
+en_102303_15	This year’s Army parade comprised 162 Officers and 3710 Other Rankers in the Foot Column while the Mechanized Column was comprised of 39 Officers and 316 Other Rankers.
+en_102303_16	Rhythmic cultural troupes made up of well-known artists, school students and others from provincial levels added variety and magnificence to the parade as the day’s programme was drawing to a close.
+en_102303_17	Singing of the national anthem in Tamil wound up the day's agenda.
+en_102303_18	Religious dignitaries of all denominations and a massive crowd of spectators witnessed the National Independence Day proceedings in Colombo, including a host of diplomats and foreign representatives.
+en_102303_19	Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya of Sri Lanka Artillery, General Officer Commanding, 59 Division commanded the Independence Day parade while Brigadier Priyantha Senarathna of the Sri Lanka Commando acted as the parade's Second In Command with Warrant Officer 1, W.M.S.P Wijesinghe of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police who was the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Parade.
+en_102303_20	Sharp at 12 noon today (4), the Navy honoured the Nation with another round of 25-Gun Salute at Light House, Chaithya Road, Colombo.(Photo Courtesy: President Media Unit)

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+en_102489_0	A total of 37 Army personnel of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) on Thursday (10) attended a Dhamma sermon and a meditation programme at the SFHQ-Cen auditorium.
+en_102489_1	The programme, designed to promote spiritual development and mental wellness was organized on the directions of Major General Ruwan De Silva, Commander, Security Forces - Central.

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+en_102509_0	Major General Sumith Atapattu, Colonel of the Regiment, Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) paid his first formal visit to the 5 (V) Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment HQ at Arasapurakulam, Pooneryn on Thursday (9) and left several memories.
+en_102509_1	The visiting Colonel of the Regiment was welcomed by Major M.A.W Hemantha Kumara, Commanding Officer and invited Colonel of the Regiment to unveil the battalion's newly-designed name board at the main entrance.
+en_102509_2	After that, a formal Guard Turnout was presented to the visiting Colonel of the Regiment.
+en_102509_3	Thereafter, the day's Chief Guest joined sapling planting in the HQ premises before he declared open the New Conference Hall, a long-felt facility in the premises.
+en_102509_4	Afterwards, he addressed the troops before he received a formal briefing of the role and tasks of the battalion.
+en_102509_5	As the second major segment of his itinerary, the visiting Colonel of the Regiment was invited to open the newly-constructed Officers’ Mess complex inside the HQ complex.
+en_102509_6	A group photograph, All Rank tea table and a camp visit subsequently added memories to his visit, together with the signing of the Visitors' Book.
+en_102509_7	Brigadier S.J Priyadarshana, Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment along with Regimental Staff Officers accompanied the Colonel of the Regiment.
+en_102509_8	Officers and Other Ranks witnessed the day's proceedings.

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+en_102806_0	Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army functions as the Colonel of the Regiment of the Special Forces with effect from 18 August 2019.
+en_102806_1	Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva is also the Colonel of Regiment of the Gajaba Regiment.
+en_102806_2	Formerly, General (Retd) Mahesh Senanayake, the former Commander of the Army was the Colonel of the Regiment, Special Forces.

si-en/army/english/102895

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+en_102895_0	10 more Officers and 78 Other Rankers, including 3 Officers and 17 Other Rankers of the Sri Lanka Navy followed a one-day meditation session at the Baunseth Meditation Centre - Dekatana on Friday (28).
+en_102895_1	The programme was coordinated by the Directorate of Psychological Operations.
+en_102895_2	Ven Diyasenpura Vimala Thero of the Baunseth Meditation Centre at Dekatana conducted the meditation sessions.

si-en/army/english/103130

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+en_103130_0	“Sri Lanka Army as a professionally-qualified organization will in the future have to seek the support of Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) when the Army is compelled to intervene to resolve conflicts that could erupt due to political, economic and social circumstances, for which you will have to adopt strategic approaches to decide correctly.
+en_103130_1	To appreciate your services, I as the 22nd Commander of the Army have launched several special projects by way of foreign study tours for Regimental Sergeant Majors, conduct of vocational training and human resource management courses, etc,” so said Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army during a visit to the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) Headquarters in Narahenpita on Monday (1).
+en_103130_2	At the invitation of Major General D.K.G.D Sirisena, Colonel Commandant, SLCMP and Commander, Headquarter Logistics Command Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake laid the foundation stone for construction of a new two-storied accommodation complex for Officers serving the Headquarters at Narahenpita.
+en_103130_3	On arrival, he was welcomed in a colourful Guard Turnout at the entrance and was saluted in a Guard of Honour at the premises before he planted a ‘red sandalwood’ sapling and laid the cornerstone for the new building.
+en_103130_4	As the Chief Guest for the occasion, he addressed the troops and later on shared his thoughts with the troops.
+en_103130_5	“Considering social and political milieu of the country, the Army has to maintain closer ties with civil communities with the objective of promoting peace and reconciliation in the country.
+en_103130_6	For this we have to be prepared for all challenges and acquire necessary knowledge in all aspects.
+en_103130_7	As a respected organization, we have launched many different projects in the field of agriculture, nation-building, reforestation, production of our own ration packs and new innovations, etc. You need to be committed to highest levels of discipline and work as a community who love this country.
+en_103130_8	Similarly, strict disciplinary action should be taken against any violators of discipline and this should be borne in your mind all the time,” the Commander warned during his speech to the troops at the SLCMP Headquarters.
+en_103130_9	At the end of the day’s agenda, the Commander sat with sections of troops for group photographs.
+en_103130_10	The ceremonies will come to end during a formal mess night, to be held this evening (1) at the Rock House Banquet Hall.
+en_103130_11	Senior SLCMP Officers including Major General Wasantha Madola, Coordinating Officer Punani Ammunition Dump, Brigadier Sarath Podiralahami, Brigadier Administration and Quartering, National Cadet Corps Headquarters, Brigadier Ranjan Premalal, Provost Marshall, Brigadier Rahula Weerawardena, Director Assets Management, Colonel A.L Illangakoon and many Officers were present during the Commander’s visit to the SLCMP Headquarters.

si-en/army/english/10322

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+en_10322_0	16 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) taking an initiative organized a Yoga training session for the troops serving in areas under the SFHQ-J during June 8-9.
+en_10322_1	The programme was conducted on the instructions of Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna in order to strike a balance between the body and the mind.
+en_10322_2	A large gathering of Officers and Other Ranks attended the training session.

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+en_103315_0	59 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) commemorated its 11th anniversary on Saturday (1) at the Divisional Headquarters under the guidance of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, General Officer Commanding, 59 Division.
+en_103315_1	A Bodhi Pooja that got underway invoked blessings on wounded soldiers and transferred merits on fallen War Heroes day prior to the anniversary (30) day inside the temple premises of the Division.
+en_103315_2	On the anniversary day, the GOC was honoured in a Guard of Honour presented by 1 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), 8 SLLI and 19 Gemunu Watch (GW) troops, comprised of 8 Officers and 83 Other Ranks.
+en_103315_3	Planting of a symbolic sapling brought the event to end, attended by all Senior Officers in the Headquarters and all under command Brigades.
+en_103315_4	Meanwhile, 622 Brigade Headquarters under the 62 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) marked its 8th anniversary on Saturday (1) with several commemorative programmes.
+en_103315_5	Prior to the anniversary day, troops launched Shramadana projects in Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa, Helabawewa and Sinhapura temples and cleaned temple compounds.
+en_103315_6	A special Dhamma sermon was also conducted on account of the anniversary.
+en_103315_7	On the anniversary day, Colonel Saliya Amunugama, 622 Brigade Commander was presented a Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour by Brigade troops in accordance with military formalities.
+en_103315_8	To coincide with the anniversary, a newly-built canteen for the benefit of 9 Gajaba Regiment and 20 Gajaba Regiment troops serving the Brigade was also opened to All Ranks on the same day.
+en_103315_9	Commanding Officers and a large crowd of Other Rankers from under command Battalions attended the day’s event.

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+en_10335_0	Major General M Mudannayake during a simple ceremony, rich with military formalities assumed the command in the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLWC) in Borella as its 16th Colonel Commandant, on 27 August 2018.
+en_10335_1	He succeeded Major General D.S Weeraman who relinquished his office on 16 August 2018 after performing a notable service to the SLAWC.
+en_10335_2	Upon arrival, the new Colonel Commandant at the main entrance to the Regimental Headquarters, was warmly welcomed by SLAWC Centre Commandant Brigadier Athula de Silva before he was greeted to the formal Guard Turnout in accordance with military traditions.
+en_10335_3	After a short while, he was invited to the parade ground to receive the salute in the Guard of Honour, accorded in his honour by SLAWC troops at the Headquarters.
+en_10335_4	After reviewing the parade and taking the salute from the dais, the new Colonel Commandant added memories to the occasion in the premises before he moved out to formally address the troops who had by then assembled.
+en_10335_5	Symbolizing his acceptance of the new office amid religious observances, Major General M Mudannayake left his signature for an official document in the presence of a gathering of Senior Officers, including the Centre Commandant.
+en_10335_6	Towards the end of the charming ceremony, the new Colonel Commandant, participated in refreshments with all ranks and took time off to share views with a section of the attendees.
+en_10335_7	Major General M Mudannayake also holds the appointment of Commander Forward Maintenance Area (East).

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+en_103496_0	Sri Lanka Army troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) extended their maximum support by way of manpower and machinery for renovation of the Valavilkulam tank in Vadukkoddai, Jaffna.
+en_103496_1	This particular tank remains the main source of water for agricultural needs of the farmers living in Vadukkoddai area but it had to be re-dug and renovated in order to have more water retained during dry weather seasons.
+en_103496_2	The process for complete renovation was initiated by Dr. Sidambaran Mohan, the President of ‘Friends of Jaffna’ organization and the Farmers’ Society at Vadukkoddai (Southwest).
+en_103496_3	He approached Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna for assistance and requested the participation of troops and machinery for the purpose.
+en_103496_4	Troops, villagers and farmers joined hands together and completed the renovation within a few weeks before monsoon rains set in enabling the tank to collect more and more rainy water in the future.
+en_103496_5	Consul General for High Commission of India in Jaffna, Mr. S Balachandran and Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi during a simple ceremony on Sunday (2) formally vested the renovated tank with villagers amid Hindu rites and rituals.
+en_103496_6	Civilians, impressed with the Army role presented a special memento to the Jaffna Commander who was invited to sprinkle the auspicious water symbolizing the project.
+en_103496_7	Unveiling a plaque marked the opening of the renovated tank for public use.
+en_103496_8	Religious dignitaries of Hindu and Buddhist faiths, Officials of the District and Divisional Secretariats, Major General Roshan Seneviratne, General Officer Commanding, 51 Division, Army personnel who completed the job, government officials, civilians and farmers took part in the inaugural ceremony, held on the banks of the renovated tank.

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+en_104022_0	Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage, Commander Security Forces - West as the Chief Guest on Tuesday (12) opened the 58 Division's newly-erected conference hall in the premises during a simple ceremony at the invitation of Major General Sudath Perera, General Officer Commanding 58 Division.
+en_104022_1	A brief religious ceremony blessed the project before the Chief Guest unveiled a plaque and opened it.
+en_104022_2	The day's Chief Guest was received in a Guard Turnout before he was conducted to the location.

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+en_104318_0	In a formal ceremony, 51 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters -Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Monday (8) at the Divisional Headquarters in Kopay, Jaffna saluted their outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Roshan Seneviratne who has served the Army for more than thirty years.
+en_104318_1	A ceremonial Guard Turn Out plus a Guard of Honour parade saluted him in the premises in conformity with military traditions.
+en_104318_2	He also addressed the troops and thanked them for their cooperation during his tenure and wanted the troops to continue in the same manner in future as well.
+en_104318_3	An All Rank tea brought the farewell formalities to an end.
+en_104318_4	Major General Roshan Seneviratne is to retire from the Army shortly.
+en_104318_5	Before he took over the 51 Division appointment, he served a number of key appointments in the organization.
+en_104318_6	He also served as the Military Spokesman cum Director Media at the Army Headquarters.

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+en_105_0	To coincide with the World Environment Day & National Environment Week, a Security Force Headquarters - Central-organized cleaning campaign got underway around Diyatalawa town intending to clean the township on Saturday (2).
+en_105_1	A total of 240 Army personnel from all training centres in Diyatalawa town assisted the cleaning of Haputhale junction and the areas up to the Y junction.
+en_105_2	The Shramadana also focused on areas surrounding water catchment areas and other wet grounds.

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+en_105154_0	Following a proposal made by Major General Ruwan De Silva, Commander, Security Forces - Central (SF-Cen), a project was launched by a group of Central troops on Friday (8) to clean up both roadsides from the centre of Diyatalawa town up to the Y-junction, adjoining Bandarawela-Haputale main road.
+en_105154_1	22 Army personnel with two officers took part in the drive as those sideways were littered with polythene bags and other pollutants.
+en_105154_2	Meanwhile, the Security Force Headquarters-Central (SFHQ-Cen) in order to educate its troops on the world renowned 5S Concept organized a two-day long (Feb 6-7) lecture session for more than 900 troops including 20 Officers at Diyatalawa Torch cinema.
+en_105154_3	Messrs Madula Vidanarachchi, Sugath Dasanayakae, Tharindu Marasinghe and Sudath Abeysinghe of the National Productivity Association contributed to the lecture sessions.
+en_105154_4	Central Commander supervised the entire arrangement.

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+en_107683_0	Major General B P S de Silva took office as the 13th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 57 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi on Monday (2).
+en_107683_1	The newly-appointed GOC was greeted to a formal Guard Turnout honour at the entrance to the 57 Division Headquarters upon his arrival.
+en_107683_2	Afterwards, 7 Sri Lanka Light Infantry troops saluted him in a Guard of Honour as a military formality.
+en_107683_3	Afterwards, members of the Maha Sangha blessed the new office chanting ‘Seth Pirith’ as the new GOC, Major General B P S de Silva placed his signature in an official document to signify the acceptance of the new office.
+en_107683_4	Later on, he addressed all Officers and Other Ranks serving the 57 Division areas.
+en_107683_5	All troops under command to Brigades and Battalions were there at the Utility Building of the 57 Division to listen to him.
+en_107683_6	Finally, refreshments for all ranks brought the event to end.
+en_107683_7	All Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks attended the event.

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+en_107836_0	Commander 651 Brigade and Commanding Officer of 19 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) were among special invitees who were invited to the annual prize-giving ceremony of Thewanpiddy Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School, held recently at the school premises.
+en_107836_1	Rev. Deny Calister of Fransis Xavier in Thewanpiddy Catholic Church, Mr A Pathinadan, Secretary, Northern Province and the Zonal Educational Director, Madu, K Sathyabalan also participated in the event.

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+en_107962_0	An initiative taken by the 62 Division troops to provide a large stock of school furniture and accessories, including books to the M/Paranagamawewa School in Welioya was lavishly supported by ‘Senehase Api’ organization of the ‘Jayabahalum’ Terminal, Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
+en_107962_1	The donors in close coordination with Brigadier Dhammika Jayasinghe, General Officer Commanding, 62 Division got the donation programme, organized through the 621 Brigade on Friday (4).
+en_107962_2	In addition to distribution of 135 packs of school accessories among students in this school, the donors gifted two laboratory cupboards, music instruments, library books and a few other items for common use in the school.
+en_107962_3	The programme was attended by representatives of the ‘Senehase Api’ organization, Brigadier Dhammika Jayasinghe, General Officer Commanding, 62 Division, Senior Officers of the 62 Division, 621 Brigade, 14 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry and 17 Sri Lanka National Guard.

si-en/army/english/108085

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+en_108085_0	The 'Mitra Shakthi', joint training exercise with Indian and Sri Lankan Army troops conducted in Diyatalawa garrison area had its closing ceremony at 1 Gemunu Watch premises on Monday (8).
+en_108085_1	A ceremonial parade honoured Colonel Parthasarathy Roy, Commanding Officer of the Indian contingent, represented by 11 Officers and 109 Other Ranks and ten Officers and 110 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army troops as a military formality before it drew to a close.
+en_108085_2	The joint Army to Army Exercise that provides a platform for both contingents to share their operational experience and expertise while also broadening inter-operable skills and promote co-operation between the armies of India and Sri Lanka is held this year for the 7th consecutive year.
+en_108085_3	It started on 25 March 2019.
+en_108085_4	Brigadier S.A.D.A.D Gunawardene, Director Infantry of the Sri Lanka Army graced the certificate-awarding ceremony as the Chief Guest, held at the Touch Cinema in Diyatalawa.
+en_108085_5	Major General Duminda Kappetiwalana, Director General Infantry at the Army Headquarters provided instructions and directions throughout the Exercise.

si-en/army/english/108114

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+en_108114_0	(Media Communiqué) The Sri Lanka Army categorically states that rumours that have been circulating regarding alleged roadblocks, being set up in the North on the eve of the Presidential Election are completely false and baseless.
+en_108114_1	The Commander of the Army reiterates that the Army has taken all necessary measures to ensure voters are not inconvenienced in any manner.
+en_108114_2	(Ends)

si-en/army/english/108464

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+en_108464_0	53 Division (Reserve Strike Force) Headquarters at Inamaluwa, Dambulla commemorated its 24th anniversary on Saturday (7) at its Headquarters in the presence of Major General Athula Kodippili, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 53 Division.
+en_108464_1	The GOC was saluted in a Guard Turnout and a subsequent Guard of Honour in accordance with military formalities on arrival.
+en_108464_2	He also addressed the troops and joined a tree planting in the premises.
+en_108464_3	The 53 Division was raised in 1996 in the Jaffna peninsula and is presently serving as the Army Commander’s Reserve Strike Force (RSF).
+en_108464_4	A musical show in the evening concluded the anniversary commemoration.

si-en/army/english/108503

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+en_108503_0	HE Tunca Özcuhadar, Ambassador for Turkey in Sri Lanka this afternoon (12) paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters.
+en_108503_1	The cordial meet touched on matters of bilateral relevance and importance of diplomatic relations that have been in existence between both countries for more than several decades.
+en_108503_2	The Ambassador extending his best wishes on his elevation to the highest office in the Army expressed the belief that the Army under his command would reach new heights in future in areas such as professionalism, reconciliation, nation-building, peace-keeping, etc. Towards the end of the interaction, Lieutenant General Silva thanking HE the Turkish Ambassador for his gracious presence and the greetings, presented a special memento to the envoy.
+en_108503_3	Ms Nazan Deniz, third Secretary in the Embassy of Turkey accompanied the visiting Ambassador.

si-en/army/english/108714

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+en_108714_0	On the request of the incumbent, Ven Kaagama Sirinanda Thero of Sirisamadhi Viharaya in Pahaminiyagama, 53 Division troops conducted a Shramadana to clean the temple premises and planted Sal saplings (Cannon ball) and a variety of fruit seedlings, medicinal herbs, etc on Saturday (30).
+en_108714_1	Major General P. J Gamage, General Officer Commanding, 53 Division, considering the request of this reputed Dhamma orator instructed a total of sixty Officers and Other Ranks to join the project and assist the leading monk.
+en_108714_2	Several members of the laity also joined hands with the troops.

si-en/army/english/108814

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+en_108814_0	Hon Minister of Small & Medium Business and Enterprise Development, Industries and Supply Chain Management, Hon Wimal Weerawansa (MP), along with the Secretary to the Ministry Mr. J.A Ranjith and several other officials during a tour to the north visited the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Friday (17).
+en_108814_1	Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna welcomed the ministerial delegation and presented them with a detailed briefing on the current status quo and the role and tasks of the Security Forces in Jaffna.
+en_108814_2	Few senior officers also were at the venue, including the General Officer Commanding, 51 Division during the meeting.
+en_108814_3	Meanwhile, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander, Security Forces -Jaffna on Friday (17) paid a courtesy call on the newly-appointed Northern Province Governor, Mrs P.S.M Charles at her office in Jaffna.
+en_108814_4	During the courtesy meeting, both of them discussed matters of relevance to the welfare of Jaffna civilians and projects, being pursued by the troops in Jaffna.

si-en/army/english/109022

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+en_109022_0	H.E David Mckinnon, High Commissioner of Canada in Sri Lanka called at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna and met Major General Dharshana Hettiarrachchi, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna on Tuesday (4).
+en_109022_1	During the official meeting, the Security Force Commander briefed the envoy on the present security situation in the Jaffna Peninsula and participation of the Army in the nation-building and resettlement programmes led by the Sri Lanka Army in the Northern Province.
+en_109022_2	A few officials of the High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka and several Senior Army Officers were also present during the meeting.

si-en/army/english/109234

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+en_109234_0	A memorial football tournament, aimed at further cementing gestures of goodwill and reconciliation between civilians and members of the Security Forces got underway during August 3 - 6 at Kanagapuram grounds in Kilinochchi.
+en_109234_1	The tournament organized to commemorate late Mr T. Rasanayagam, former Divisional Secretary and the Director at Jayanthinagar Mahadeva Ashram, a reputed personage in Kilinochchi area, was competed by 19 teams who played decisively to secure the championship.
+en_109234_2	The finals were attended by Mr S Sathyaseelan, Additional Divisional Secretary as the Chief Guest, together with 571 and 572 Brigade Commanders.
+en_109234_3	The event was organized by 7 Sri Lanka Light Infantry troops in the area.
+en_109234_4	Championship finally went to ‘Ilantheriyal’ team at Waddakachchi against their rival in the ‘Udayatharai’ football team.
+en_109234_5	Trophies and cash gifts, sponsored by Sri Lanka Mobitel Network were given away by the Chief Guest and other invitees.
+en_109234_6	The event organized by 571 Brigade received the support of Major General Vijitha Ravipriya, General Officer Commanding, 57 Division.

si-en/army/english/10971

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+en_10971_0	The finals in the Mullaittivu football championship, organized by the 68 Division of the Security Forces-Mullaittivu on the directions of the Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu were held on Friday (1) at the Pudukuduirippu public ground.
+en_10971_1	This tournament continued during 16 -28 February with the participation of 32-football teams in four separate grounds in the district.
+en_10971_2	Wattappalei Senthathamil Football team and Udappukulam Alai-oosiya Football team vied in the finals and footballers in Udappukulam Alai-oosiya Football Team won the day beating their rivals after a close neck to neck competition with 2-0.goals.
+en_10971_3	Third place of the tournament went to Saint Jude's football team.
+en_10971_4	Religious leaders, Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru, Commander Security Forces Mullaittivu, General Officer Commanding 68 Division, 681, 682, 683 Brigade Commanders, senior state officials, private sector executives, Navy, Air Force, Police personnel and a large crowd watched the final tussle.
+en_10971_5	The winners were awarded trophies, cash prizes and certificates by the chief guest and other distinguished guests.

si-en/army/english/110949

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+en_110949_0	The new auditorium, built at remarkably a low cost at the Ampara Combat Training School premises was formally opened on Tuesday (8) during a brief ceremony by its Commandant, Brigadier P.A Dharmasri Kahapola.
+en_110949_1	Constructed by troops at the CTS themselves using local raw materials, the entire building cost the CTS only a sum of Rs 5 lakhs.
+en_110949_2	After the formal opening, the CTS Commandant in a brief speech highlighted the importance of career development training, related to All Ranks in the Ampara CTS.
+en_110949_3	An all rank tea at noon drew the day's simple ceremony to an end.
+en_110949_4	Lieutenant Colonel D.U.N Serasinghe, Commanding Officer, Combat Training School, Instructors, Officers and Other Ranks participated in the opening ceremony.

si-en/army/english/111668

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+en_111668_0	Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) lending its helping hand once again to under-privileged civilians in the Jaffna peninsula constructed a new home for a poor family in the general area of Tholpuram central in Chullipuram after their plight was brought to the notice of Major General Dharshana Hettiarachchi, Commander, Security Forces, Jaffna by the Civil Affairs Officer of the 51 Division in the peninsula.
+en_111668_1	SFHQ-J and 51 Division troops with the backing of Corps of Engineering Service troops put up the new home with the funds given by the SFHQ-J under its Civil-Military Project within a very short period of time under the supervision of Major General Roshan Senevirathne, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 51 Division.
+en_111668_2	511 Brigade troops with 15 Sri Lanka National Guard troops serving the area contributed to the project and organized the warming ceremony.
+en_111668_3	Major General Hettiarachchi, gracing the formal warming and handover ceremony of the new home to the family as the Chief Guest on Thursday (9) invited the lady of the family to inaugurate the home by cutting a ribbon.
+en_111668_4	Hindu rites and traditions were followed afterwards.
+en_111668_5	At the same time, troops gifted them with a reusable gas cylinder for their cooking purposes and wished them well during the brief ceremony.
+en_111668_6	Relatives of the beneficiaries were also present during the brief ceremony.
+en_111668_7	Major General Roshan Senevirathne, GOC, 511 Brigade Commander, Officers and several neighbours attended the occasion.

si-en/army/english/111691

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+en_111691_0	A workshop on 'Women's Rights and Raising Awareness on Violence Against Women and Girls', designed to empower women community and educate them was conducted at the Security Force Headquarters- Jaffna on Saturday (2) on the eve of forthcoming International Women's Day.
+en_111691_1	More than 100 Tamil women in Jaffna district, together with woman soldiers in the 7 Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps listened to lectures, delivered by Mrs Sarojani Ilangoven, President of Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association, Mrs Suwarna Jayaweera and other members of the Women Lawyers Association who attended it at the invitation of Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi, Commander, Security Forces, Jaffna.
+en_111691_2	The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association.
+en_111691_3	More than 300 Tamil women and woman troops of the Army sat together for those lectures.
+en_111691_4	Former District Judge of Jaffna, Brigadier General Staff at the Security Force Headquarters Jaffna, Brigadier Priyantha Gamage and Army personnel, were present during the programme.

si-en/army/english/112840

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+en_112840_0	Major General A. G. D. N Jayasundera, Colonel of the Regiment, Mechanized Infantry Regiment paid his first official visit to the 4th Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment at Maberitenna on Saturday(15).
+en_112840_1	The Colonel of the Regiment was warmly welcomed by Lieutenant Colonel W. G. M. R Mahawidana, Commanding Officer after presenting a formal Guard Turnout by the troops.
+en_112840_2	Brigadier L. S Balachandra, Commander, Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Brigadier S. J Priyadarshana, Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Colonel K. K. S Perakum, Deputy Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment along with Regimental Staff Officers accompanied the visiting Colonel of the Regiment round the premises.
+en_112840_3	Thereafter, Colonel of the Regiment planted a sapling.
+en_112840_4	The Commanding Officer conducted a formal briefing to the visiting Colonel of the Regiment.
+en_112840_5	A troop address and refreshments culminated the day’s proceedings.

si-en/army/english/113754

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+en_113754_0	Major General Ruwan de Silva assumed office as the new Military Secretary (MS) at the Army Headquarters on Friday (12) during a simple ceremony.
+en_113754_1	Lighting of the traditional oil lamp and performance of religious observances inaugurated the day’s programme before he symbolically placed his signature for an official document, signifying the acceptance of the new appointment in the presence of a representative gathering of Senior Officers.
+en_113754_2	He was the Commander, Security Forces - Central before he was appointed to this important appointment.
+en_113754_3	He succeeds Major General Ajith Wijesinghe who is to retire from the Army shortly after a distinguished career of more than 30 years.
+en_113754_4	Major General Ruwan de Silva with his 34 years of military service has served various Command, Staff and Instructional appointments in the Sri Lanka Army.
+en_113754_5	Having joined the Army on 6 June 1985 as an Officer Cadet he was posted to the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) after his commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant.
+en_113754_6	He has held many appointments during his career, including the Commandant, School of Artillery, Commander, Artillery Brigade, General Officer Commanding, 65 Division, Director General Plans at Army Headquarters, General Officer Commanding, 21 Division and the Commander, Security Forces - Central prior to this new appointment.
+en_113754_7	Directors, Senior Officers, Staff Officers and Other Ranks were there to extend best wishes to the new Military Secretary at the Army Headquarters.

si-en/army/english/114447

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+en_114447_0	Brigadier General Staff, Security Forces - Mullaittivu (SF-MLT) attended the annual festival’s final Pooja at Kottadi Vinayagar Pillayar Hindu temple on Thursday (13) as the Chief Guest, representing Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru, Commander, SF-MLT for which the Army supported by providing electricity, tents and other essentials.
+en_114447_1	Priests (Kurukkal) at this popular temple considering the cooperation extended by Army troops for conduct of this 21 day-long annual festival invited the Security Forces - Mullaittivu to attend the final Maha Pooja.
+en_114447_2	Brigadier Keerthi Costa, Brigadier General Staff at SFHQ-MLT attended the event where the Army was blessed.

si-en/army/english/114653

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+en_114653_0	The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 12 Division, Major General A.L.P.S Thilakarathna on Friday (3) paid his first visit to the 121 Brigade, 18 Gemunu Watch (GW) and 9 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) camps as part of his familiarization assignments 121 Brigade Commander, Commanding Officer and Senior Officers at both places greeted him and presented him with an overview on the current role and tasks of those formations.

si-en/army/english/115094

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+en_115094_0	The prime academic seat of learning for military studies in the garrison town of Diyatalawa, Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) received one more feather in its cap this morning (15) when it was formally vested with the modern state-of -the art colossal auditorium with seating capacity for 785 student officers as a gift from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China.
+en_115094_1	HE the President Maithripala Sirisena and HE the Ambassador for the PRC in Sri Lanka H.E Cheng Xueyan at the invitation of the Commander of the Army and the Commandant SLMA.
+en_115094_2	Signing of a formal document between a senior Chinese Army Officer on behalf of the Ambassador and the Commander of the Army symbolized the formal transfer of the ownership of the new construction to the SLMA after opening of a plaque and brief religious observances of all four major faiths in the island-nation soon after distinguished guests entered the new premises with ribbon-cutting.
+en_115094_3	After the VIPs had a look around the entire auditorium, Brigadier Priyantha Senarathne, SLMA Commandant presented appreciative mementos to both the President Sirisena and the Chinese Ambassador.
+en_115094_4	The spectacular gift, a symbol of the long-lasting friendship between both countries as well as the armies began its construction in earnest towards the latter part of 2014 after the then Commander of the Army, General Jagath Jayasuriya entered into a memorandum of understanding to this effect since the SLMA did not have a proper auditorium for different ceremonial needs, parleys, conferences and so on after the PLA seniors pledged to assist in this regard.
+en_115094_5	Equipped with all sophisticated technicalities and most modern facilities, separate suites, etc, the ground floor of the new auditorium of the SLMA Headquarters offering a panoramic view provides 685 seating capacities while its balcony can house 100 persons at one time.
+en_115094_6	The Chinese Army has spent Rs.15 billion under the Phase 1 and RMB Yuan 18 m under Phases 11 & 111 for completion of the project and Yunnan Construction and Investment Holding Group Co. Ltd, China was the contractor for its building.
+en_115094_7	Colonel Keerthi Ranasinghe served as the overall Project Development Officer It was built under the military assistance gratis provision of the Ministry of Defence of the PRC following an agreement made with the Ministry of Defence in Colombo.
+en_115094_8	(Photo Courtesy : President's Media)

si-en/army/english/115547

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+en_115547_0	Considering welfare and recreational needs of lower ranks serving Security Forces in Mullaittivu, steps were adopted by Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru, Commander, Security Forces – Mullaittivu, to erect a recreational centre for all Non Commissioned Officers and open it on Friday (18) during a brief ceremony.
+en_115547_1	The new facility, the 'Corporals' Club' is provided with newspapers and reading materials, TVs, indoor games and other recreational tools, etc and was constructed within a short period of time by the Security Force Headquarters -Mullaittivu troops on the instructions of the Mullaittivu Commander, Major General Rajaguru vested it in them after cutting a ribbon.
+en_115547_2	Brigadier General Staff and all Staff Officers at the Headquarters joined the event followed by refreshments.

si-en/army/english/116040

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+en_116040_0	A group of Army personnel, attached to the 20 (Volunteer) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment cleaned up the sacred Amman Kovil Skandapuram premises on Saturday(9) as one of their community projects.
+en_116040_1	Troops were joined by about 15 civilians on voluntary basis.
+en_116040_2	Major General Wasantha Kumarapperuma GOC, 65 Division,gave the blessings to the project.
+en_116040_3	It was carried out under the supervision of the Commander 652 Brigade,

si-en/army/english/11606

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+en_11606_0	With the intention of developing camaraderie among Student Officers as well as to dispel the monotony of the academic environment, the cricket encounter of the Course attendees of three Courses at Officers' Career Development Centre (OCDC) in Buttala and its permanent staff got underway recently for the first time on a grand scale on the guidelines given by Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera, Commandant, OCDC.
+en_11606_1	The tournament, organized in line with the OCDC 2019-year planner was competed by teams from ongoing Unit Command Course 5, Junior Command Course 17, Junior Staff Course 17 and the permanent staff at the OCDC in its play ground.
+en_11606_2	The OCDC Commandant graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and watched the finals of the tournament, together with Senior Officers and members of the Directing Staff.
+en_11606_3	For the first time in the OCDC history, a team of the Junior Command Course, captained by Major K.G.M Bandara of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) emerged as the Best Team and won the finals and the Championship, although Directing Staff teams right throughout in the OCDC history dominated continuously in those previous tournaments.
+en_11606_4	However, the Directing Staff Team led by Major P.G.A.P Jayawardane of Sri Lanka Light Infantry became the runner-up and Major K.W.K.R Jayasinghe of SLE of the Permanent Staff Team was adjudged as the Best Batsman in the series after he scored 140 runs in 4 overs.
+en_11606_5	Similarly, Major T.R.C.S Thennakoon of Sri Lanka Artillery of the Junior Command Course became the Best Bowler in this competitive encounter, watched by hundreds of All Ranks and civil staffers in the OCDC.
+en_11606_6	After the finals, the Championship trophy and other shields were awarded by the day's Chief Guest to the achievers before the gathering was invited to enjoy in an entertainment session, presented by members in the Junior Staff Course.
+en_11606_7	The day's arrangements culminated with a lunch treat in the Officers' Mess.

si-en/army/english/116141

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+en_116141_0	The centenary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC) took place this morning (12) at its Regimental Headquarters in Panagoda in the presence of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake.
+en_116141_1	The issue of a commemorative stamp by the Philatelic Bureau of the Department of Post which added an enormous significance to the SLASC centenary anniversary was one of the major events in the day’s agenda.
+en_116141_2	The day’s Chief Guest, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake on arrival at the premises was welcomed by Major General H.R.R.P Gunatilaka, Colonel Commandant, SLASC who was promoted to the rank of Major General barely a few hours ago.
+en_116141_3	A Guard Turnout at the entrance to the premises and a ceremonial Guard of Honour in accordance with military traditions honoured the visiting Commander of the Army at the parade ground before the remainder of the ceremony got off.
+en_116141_4	The first centenary commemorative stamp was handed over to the Commander of the Army on the same occasion and the Commander in return presented an appreciative token to Mr. Shantha Kumara Meegamage, Director, Philatelic Bureau of the Department of Post.
+en_116141_5	At the same time, Major General H.R.R.P Gunatilaka, SLASC Colonel Commandant showing SLASC’s gratitude to Mr. Isuru Madushanka, Designer of the commemorative stamp and the SLASC centenary logo, presented a souvenir on behalf of the SLASC.
+en_116141_6	A brief meeting that got underway after a while received the greetings of the Commander of the Army who recalled the worth of extraordinary services that were provided by the SLASC during its 100 year-long lifespan.
+en_116141_7	Major General Gunatilaka made the welcome remarks.
+en_116141_8	Before the day’s itinerary drew to a close, the Commander sat for a group photo with SLASC Officers and left his signature in the Visitors’ Book inking best wishes and greetings for the occasion.
+en_116141_9	A gathering of Senior Officers, Officers and invitees were associated with the day’s commemorative event.
+en_116141_10	The 100th Anniversary programmes at the SLASC Headquarters will continue with a string of other commemorative events in the next few days.
+en_116141_11	In a special message issued by the Commander of the Army on account of the 100th SLASC Anniversary recorded the birth of this Regiment, primarily as the Ceylon Supply and Transport Battalion on 12th April 1918, headquartered at Vauxhall Street, Colombo 2.
+en_116141_12	In 1972, this Battalion was renamed as the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps when Ceylon was renamed as the Republic of Sri Lanka.
+en_116141_13	The SLASC consists of 213 Officers and 4889 Other Rankers has to this date rendered a commendable service in line with service requirements of sister regiments of the Army.