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  • 8 Gajaba Regiment Marks its 22nd Anniversary Day

    2023-06-26 21:40:32

    8 Gajaba Regiment Marks its 22nd Anniversary Day

    The 8 Gajaba Regiment (GR) troops on Tuesday (20) at its HQ in Ukuwela, Matale marked its 22nd Anniversary giving prominence to multi religious observances.

  • SLFPC Team in UNIFIL Swimming Competition Does Well

    2023-06-26 21:08:04

    SLFPC Team in UNIFIL Swimming Competition Does Well

    The annual ‘Open Swimming Competition’ organized by the Sri Lankan Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) got underway during 25-26 May 2023 at the UNIFIL Headquarters...

  • East Commander Makes Offerings to Somawathiya Temple

    2023-06-26 21:01:58

    East Commander Makes Offerings to Somawathiya Temple

    Major General U.D Wijesekera RWP RSP USP rcds psc, Commander, Security Forces- East visited the sacred Somawathiya temple on 22 June and paid his obeisance to the sacred place.

  • SLLI Regimental HQ Bids Farewell to Retiring Brigadier

    2023-06-26 20:58:16

    SLLI Regimental HQ Bids Farewell to Retiring Brigadier

    The Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regimental Headquarters at Panagoda on Friday (23 June) hosted a farewell parade to bid goodbye to one of its proud Senior Officers, Brigadier T.C.K Peiris RWP RSP who were to retire after a dedicated service of more than three decades.

  • IPSOTSL Celebrates its 19th Anniversary

    2023-06-26 20:47:07

    IPSOTSL Celebrates its 19th Anniversary

    The Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) in Kukuleganga, the only training centre, exclusively dedicated for training of Sri Lankan troops for UN peacekeeping missions marked its 19th anniversary on 12 June at the IPSOTSL premises...

  • Army Troops Facilitate Mega 'Dansela' for ‘Pada Yatra’ Pilgrims

    2023-06-26 07:33:25

    Army Troops Facilitate Mega 'Dansela' for ‘Pada Yatra’ Pilgrims

    Troops of the 12 Infantry Division under command to the Security Force Headquarters-Central extended their hospitality to pilgrims on foot pilgrimage (Paada Yathra) by way of providing sumptuous meals to them...

  • Army Athletes Dominate ‘Race Walking’ Event in DSG

    2023-06-26 07:20:25

    Army Athletes Dominate ‘Race Walking’ Event in DSG

    The 'Race Walking’ event of the ongoing 12th Defence Services Games (DSG) was dominated by Sri Lanka Army athletes displaying extraordinary performances on Saturday (June 24) morning clinching almost all the medals to the Sri Lanka Army.

  • 22 Division Troops Clean Nilaveli Coastal Belt

    2023-06-24 18:20:15

    22 Division Troops Clean Nilaveli Coastal Belt

    06 Officers and 205 Other Ranks of the 22 Infantry Division HQ under the Security Force HQ - East launched a beach cleaning programme to rid the coastal belt of Nilaveli of pollutants on Tuesday (June 13). This popular beach resort in the...

  • Army Athletes Clinch Overall Victory in DSG ‘Road Race’

    2023-06-24 18:15:15

    Army Athletes Clinch Overall Victory in DSG ‘Road Race’

    Army athletes participating in the ‘Road Race’ marathon event in the 12th Defence Services Games (DSG) showcased exceptional sportsmanship skills securing Gold Medals in all categories on Saturday (June 24).

  • Army Experts Invited to the Annual IAESL Symposium

    2023-06-24 18:10:15

    Army Experts Invited to the Annual IAESL Symposium

    The Annual Symposium organized by the Institute of Automotive Engineers Sri Lanka (IAESL) was held at the Tourist Board Auditorium on Saturday (27 May) with the participation of many islandwide experts, engineers and researchers including the representatives...