The Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing organised the launch of the revised Sri Lanka Mine Action Completion Strategy (2025-2027) of the National Mine Action Programme on 28 August 2025 at BMICH.
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The Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing organised the launch of the revised Sri Lanka Mine Action Completion Strategy (2025-2027) of the National Mine Action Programme on 28 August 2025 at BMICH.
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Major General K.W Jayaweera USP psc assumed duties as the 17th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 24 Infantry Division on 26 August 2025 at the Headquarters of the 24 Infantry Division.
A newly built netball court at Kallaru Tamil College was declared open on 27 August 2025, enhancing sports and youth development in the area
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The United Nations Staff Officers’ Course (UNSOC) No - 04, sponsored by the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI), was conducted from 11 August to 27 August 2025 at the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL).
The finals of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) Inter Battalion Cricket Tournament concluded on 27 August 2025 at the Rendezvous Ground, SLAVF. Major General K.V.N.P Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, Commandant, SLAVF, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
The 2(V) Battalion the Gajaba Regiment constructed a new house for a needy family in Trincomalee under the supervision of 22 Infantry Division.
The Board of Management (BOM) meeting of Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL), Yakkala, was held on 26 August 2025, presided by Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Army.
The official website of the Sri Lanka Army, www.army.lk, was awarded the Most Popular Website and the Bronze Award in the Best Government Website Category in the Government Sector at the ‘BestWeb.lk - 2025’ competition, conducted by the LK Domain Registry.
A lecture on “Satisfied and Brave Army” was conducted under the supervision of the Directorate of Media and Psychological Operations on 27 August 2025 at the Sri Lanka Military Academy.
The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, undertook an official visit to the Army Ordnance Industries (AOI) on 25 August 2025.