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Outgoing Bangladesh Defence Attaché Pays Courtesies to Commander of the Army

2023-09-22 18:44:54

Commodore M.D Shafiul Bari (ND) psc BN Defence Attaché in the High Commission of Bangladesh for Sri Lanka paid his courtesy farewell call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu at his office...

Role of Retiring Major General J.A.R.S.K Jayasekara Commended

2023-09-21 13:57:57

Major General J.A.R.S.K Jayasekara USP psc, Director General of Directorate of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, Army Headquarters on the verge of retirement from the Army after a landmark career of 34 years was invited this evening (20 September)...

West & Army HQ Troops Learn About Legal Aspects

2023-09-21 13:55:37

The Directorate of Training in collaboration with the Directorate of Legal as per directions given by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army launched an awareness programme on legal matters with the objective of educating Officers...

Bangladesh DSCSC Undergrads Call on Chief of Staff

2023-09-19 18:24:33

A 29-member delegation of the Bangladesh Defence Services and Staff College (DSCSC), together with Commodore Md. Shafiul Bari, Defence Adviser, High Commission of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka, currently on a week-long familiarization tour in Sri Lanka, called at the Army...

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News Features

24 Infantry Division Troops Remove Beach Pollutants

2023-09-23 19:46:11

With the intention of alerting the general public to the importance of keeping the beaches clean, Army troops of the 242 Infantry Brigade of the 24 Infantry Division on Friday (15) cleaned the coastal beach around the...

SLAVF Athletic Meet Makes New Records

2023-09-22 21:15:20

The three-day long Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) Athletic Meet - 2023 concluded on Thursday (21 Sept) at Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama where more than 350 athletes vied in 24 athletic events creating new SLAVF records.

22 Infantry Division Coordination Gets Educational Support for Grade 5 Students

2023-09-22 20:18:26

With the noble objective of assisting the children of under privileged families readying for the forthcoming Grade 5 scholarship examination, representatives of the Colombo Royal College Old Boys’...

500 Wanni Students & Pregnant Women thru SFHQ-Wanni Given Incentives & Nutrients

2023-09-22 20:05:03

Following a donation sponsored by ‘Best Wishes Foundation - Malaysia’ of Ven Dr. Bodagama Chandima Thero, Advisor and Coordinator to the organization, the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni was able to...

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Cimic Activity

22 Infantry Division Coordination Gets Educational Support for Grade 5 Students

2023-09-22 20:20:32

500 Wanni Students & Pregnant Women thru SFHQ-Wanni Given Incentives & Nutrients

2023-09-22 20:05:03

With Sponsors' Support, 2 (V) GW Troops Erect New House for a Needy Family

2023-09-21 22:19:32

Troops of the 2 (V) Gemunu Watch (GW) of the 613 Infantry Brigade under the 61 Infantry Division of the SFHQ-West offered their manpower, technical and engineering expertise and erected a new house......

Beach Patch in Point Pedro Cleaned

2023-09-21 22:06:20

Army troops of the 521 Infantry Brigade of the 51 Infantry Division of the Security Force HQ-Jaffna conducted a programme to clean the beach premises of Point Pedro on 16 September 2023. All Ranks un....

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Sewa Vanitha News

MIR-SVB Facilitates Financial Support for Growth of Twins

2023-09-19 16:33:04

Mrs. Priyanga Wickramasinghe, Chairperson of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Branch (MIR-SVB) recently handed over a financial donation to one Corporal of the MIR who has twin children ....

VIR - SVB 27th Annual General Meeting Offers More Reliefs

2023-09-19 16:31:24

The 27th Annual General Meeting of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Seva Vanita Branch (VIR - SVB) was held under the guidance of Mrs. Himali Pussella, Chairperson, VIR - SVB on September 9, 2023 at ....

SLCMP - SVB's 22ndAnnual General Meeting Gives away More Relief to Army Families

2023-09-19 16:30:47

The 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police Seva Vanitha Branch (SLCMP - SVB) was held on Saturday, (16 Sep) at SLCMP....

ASVU Monthly Meeting Gives Away More Incentives to Students & Army Members

2023-09-19 16:20:19

The Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) during its monthly meeting on Monday (11 September) awarded a bank deposit of Rs 25,000/-, school bags, exercise books, and a till box to 51 students of retired/ dec....

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Welfare News

24 Infantry Division HQ Warms its New Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess

2023-09-14 20:02:57

The inaugural warming ceremony of the newly - constructed Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess (WOs’ and Sgts’ Mess) in the 24 Infantry Division HQ compound took place on Friday (8 Sept) dur....

Army Base Hospital Diyatalawa Receives Medical Equipment thru Central Troops

2023-09-14 19:57:38

Troops serving under the Security Force HQ-Central through overseas donors gifted a stock of medical equipment to the Diyatalawa Army Base Hospital on Tuesday (12 Sep) under the guidance of Major Gen....

24 Infantry Division’s R & R Musical Session Brings Joy

2023-09-14 19:51:29

In an effort to boost morale, mental happiness and provide much-needed relaxation for troops in the 24 Infantry Division HQ, a special ‘Rest and Recreation’ (R&R) programme was launched by the Sr....

SLCMP Builds New House for Late SLCMP Corporal

2023-09-11 19:18:10

The Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) Regimental Centre, together with 2 SLCMP troops in remembrance of one of their late Corporals who passed away in a road accident in 2020 while serving t....

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Training

Reserve Strike Platoon Course - No. 06 Culminates in a Ceremony

2023-09-21 22:12:45

Under the directions of the Commander, Security Forces-Wanni, Major General W.P.A.D.W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu, the course was conducted at Pampaimadu Battalion Training School, and concluded.......

West & Army HQ Troops Learn About Legal Aspects

2023-09-21 14:01:40

NCOs’ Course - 51 on ‘Leadership & Career Development’ Awarded

2023-09-20 21:08:25

The Combat Training School’s (CTS), ‘Leadership and Career Development Course - 51’ for Non-Commissioned Officers’ ended during a certificate -awarding ceremony at the CTS in Ampara on Friday....

SLCMP Enhances ORs’ Knowledge on ‘Investigative Procedures’

2023-09-20 20:59:22

In order to impart knowledge on ‘Crime Investigations’ to the Other Ranks (OR) of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP), the Special Investigation Unit of the SLCMP following guidelines ....

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UN_Activities

UNIFIL Medal Parade in Lebanon Appreciates Sri Lankan Contingent’s Contribution

2023-09-11 15:55:59

The ceremonial medal awarding parade of the 14th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) got underway at Soedirman camp in Greenhill at the ....

Chief of Staff in Lebanon Talks to 14th SLFPC Troops in UNIFIL

2023-09-11 15:30:19

Major General W.A.S.S Wanasinghe RSP VSV USP ndu, Chief of Staff (COS) of the Army during his visit to attend the 14th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in UNIFIL medal-awarding ceremony, to....

Sri Lankan Delegation in Lebanon Extends Courtesies to UNIFIL HQ

2023-09-08 15:30:45

The Sri Lankan delegation, currently in Lebanon, headed by Major General W.A.S.S Wanasinghe RSP VSV USP ndu, Chief of Staff of the Army on Wednesday (6 Sept) called at the United Nations Interim Forc....

Sri Lankan Army Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on Ambassador for Sri Lanka In Lebanon

2023-09-07 17:01:21

A delegation of the Sri Lanka Army, led by Major General W.A.S.S Wanasinghe RSP VSV USP ndu, Chief of Staff currently in Lebanon in order to participate in the awarding ceremony of the 14th contin....

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