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  • SLAVF Appreciates Integrity of Soldier by Promoting Him to Next Rank

    2023-03-10 18:50:44

    SLAVF Appreciates Integrity of Soldier by Promoting Him to Next Rank

    Appreciative of the honesty, morality and loyalty shown by Lance Corporal R.K.D.S Deerasinghe of 5 (v) Gajaba Regiment (GR) who promptly returned a sum of Rs. 70,400/= in cash, left behind in the ATM machine of the People's Bank at Horowpothana to the owner on 11 January, the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) HQ, following an initiative of its Commandant lauded his act by promoting him to the next rank and presenting an appreciative certificate to him on Wednesday (8).

  • New Commandant at Ragama 'Ranaviru Sevana' Assumes Office

    2023-03-10 18:48:45

    New Commandant at Ragama 'Ranaviru Sevana' Assumes Office

    Brigadier Bathiya Madanayake of the Gemunu Watch Regiment assumed duties as the new Commandant at Rana Viru Sevana (RVS), Ragama on Tuesday (March 07) during a simple ceremony at his office.

  • New Director Internal Audit Assumes Duties

    2023-03-10 18:41:36

    New Director Internal Audit Assumes Duties

    Colonel Udaya Kumar of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) assumed duties as the new officiating Director at Directorate of Internal Audit on Thursday (March 09) during a simple ceremony at his office in the Army HQ.

  • SLLI Colonel of the Regiment Visits SLLI Battalions

    2023-03-09 19:39:54

    SLLI Colonel of the Regiment Visits SLLI Battalions

    Major General Channa Weerasuriya, Chief of Staff (COS) and Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) visited the troops serving the 7 SLLI, 10 SLLI, 11 SLLI, 9 (V) SLLI, 16 (V) SLLI, 17 (V) SLLI camps in the Kilinochchi, Mallavi, Karainagar, Varithavilan, Point Pedro and Thunukkai.

  • 57 Infantry Division, Now 16 Years Old

    2023-03-07 19:30:45

    57 Infantry Division, Now 16 Years Old

    The 57 Infantry Division in Kilinochchi celebrated its 16th anniversary amidst religious observances and military formalities under the guidance of Major General Chandimal Peiris, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 57 Infantry Division during Feb 24-26.

  • New Colonel of the Regiment - GW Assumes Office

    2023-03-06 21:40:27

    New Colonel of the Regiment - GW Assumes Office

    Major General Prasad Edirisinghe, General Officer Commanding, 65 Infantry Division assumed duties as the 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of the Gemunu Watch (GW) in addition to his office at the 65 Infantry Division on Saturday (March 04) amidst religious observances at the GW-Regimental Centre, Kuruwita.

  • SLCMP Regimental HQ Bids Goodbye to Retiring Provost Marshal

    2023-03-06 21:20:27

    SLCMP Regimental HQ Bids Goodbye to Retiring Provost Marshal

    The retiring Brigadier Lakshman Bamunusinghe, Provost Marshal on Thursday (02 March) during a formal farewell ceremony, at the Regimental Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) at Polhengoda was saluted in accordance with military traditions.

  • New 68 Division GOC Conducts Familiarization Visits

    2023-03-06 21:10:27

    New 68 Division GOC Conducts Familiarization Visits

    The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC), 68 Infantry Division, Major General Senaka Kasthurimudali made courtesy visits to his under-command 681 and 682 Infantry Brigades after he assumed duties as the new GOC, 68 Infantry Division, during Tuesday and Wednesday (Feb 28 and March 1).

  • 68 Division's New GOC Takes over Duties

    2023-03-06 20:50:27

    68 Division's New GOC Takes over Duties

    Major General Senaka Kasthurimudali of the Gemunu Watch assumed duties as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 68 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu, amid religious blessings and formalities at the 68 Division Headquarters in Puthukkudiyiruppu on 27 February.

  • 573 Brigade Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary

    2023-03-06 20:20:57

    573 Brigade Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary

    573 Infantry Brigade troops of the 57 Infantry Division under the Security Force HQ-Mullaitivu, recently celebrated its 3rd anniversary amidst military traditions and religious rituals on Thursday (March 02). It was organized under the guidance of Brigadier Ramith Prasanna, Commander, 573 Infantry Brigade.at the camp premises in Mankulam.