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  • 12 SLLI Troops Plant Coconut Saplings

    2020-09-07 14:00:01

    12 SLLI Troops Plant Coconut Saplings

    Troops of the 12 Sri Lanka Light Infantry under Command to the 59 Division of the Security Forces Mullaittivu planted coconut saplings at Wadduwakal Kannagi Amman Temple premises on 2 September on a suggestion, made by Major General Jagath Rathnayake, Commander, Security Forces Mullaittivu and on the directions of Major General Priyantha Perera, General Officer Commanding 59 Division.

  • Commander Commends Major General Jaliya Senarathna’s Dedicated Services

    2020-09-07 13:32:01

    Commander Commends Major General Jaliya Senarathna’s Dedicated Services

    With the objective of extending his best wishes on the eve of retirement, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army recently invited Major General Jaliya Senarathna...

  • More Expatriates Set to Return Home - NOCPCO

    2020-09-07 12:26:51

    More Expatriates Set to Return Home - NOCPCO

    As of this morning (07), 02 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 epidemic. Those 02 expatriates included 1 from India and 1 from Ethiopia in quarantine at Hotel Dolphin and Hotel Jetwing blue, states the National Operation Centre for Prevention...

  • 512 Brigade Troops Engage in Massive 'Kumbuk' Planting in Jaffna

    2020-09-07 10:26:51

    512 Brigade Troops Engage in Massive 'Kumbuk' Planting in Jaffna

    With the objective of turning the arid Jaffna peninsula to be a lush greenery by enhancing the density of its rain forest coverage, the 512 Brigade of the 51 Division of the Security Force HQ-Jaffna with the support of its under command troops in Allaipiddy area...

  • SLSC Colonel Commandant Unveils Photo Gallery of Retired and Serving Major Generals

    2020-09-07 09:26:51

    SLSC Colonel Commandant Unveils Photo Gallery of Retired and Serving Major Generals

    A new photo gallery of retired and serving Major Generals in the Corps of Sri Lanka Signals (SLSC) was inaugurated on Saturday (05) at the SLSC Regimental Headquarters on a suggestion...

  • SLMA Officer Cadets Undertake Study Tours to Kilinochchi & Jaffna SFHQs

    2020-09-07 08:26:51

    SLMA Officer Cadets Undertake Study Tours to Kilinochchi & Jaffna SFHQs

    46 Officer Cadets from Intake- 88 who are undergoing military training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) made familiarization visits to Security Force Headquarters Kilinochchi and Jaffna during 3-4 September.

  • New Director Recruiting Begins His Office

    2020-09-07 07:26:51

    New Director Recruiting Begins His Office

    Brigadier Nandana Dunuwila of the Gamunu Watch assumed office as the Director, Directorate of Recruiting in Kohuwala on Monday (31) during a brief ceremony, attended by several Senior Officers.

  • New Provost Marshal Makes Field Visit to 5 SLCMP

    2020-09-07 06:26:51

    New Provost Marshal Makes Field Visit to 5 SLCMP

    Brigadier Anil Lakshman Illangakoon upon assumption of duties as the Provost Marshal of the Sri Lanka Army made his maiden field visit to the 5th Battalion of Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police at Kilinochchi on 04th September 2020.

  • Major Gen (retd) S.V Panabokke Expires

    2020-09-05 11:14:45

    Major Gen (retd) S.V  Panabokke Expires

    Major General (Retd) Sanath Kumara Vamadewa Panabokke of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment passed away on 04 September 2020. His remains are now lying at Jayaratne 'Respect' Funeral Parlour for final respect. The ceremonial military funeral will take place...

  • Retiring SLA Senior Officer Saluted in Farewell Parade

    2020-09-05 08:04:38

    Retiring SLA Senior Officer Saluted in Farewell Parade

    The Regimental Headquarters of Sri Lanka Artillery at Panagoda recently during a ceremony bade farewell to one of its outgoing senior Officers, Major General Kumara Samarasinghe who has served the Army for over 34 years.