Her Excellency DR. Siri Walt, the Swiss Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives, paid a courtesy call on the Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) on 29 July 2025 at the Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna).
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Her Excellency DR. Siri Walt, the Swiss Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives, paid a courtesy call on the Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) on 29 July 2025 at the Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna).
2025-07-30
The Directorate of Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) conducted a series of awareness lectures at Security Force Headquarters – West, 1 Corps and Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna.
The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, Major General Y.A.B.M. Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, visited The Grand Maitland in Colombo 07 on 28 July 2025 to inspect the Multi-Facility Complex.
The Sri Lanka Army, in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka Task Force, launched an islandwide coastal cleaning campaign under the theme “A Cleaner Environment with the Army - A Clean Coastline for the Nation” on 29 July 2025. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the inauguration of the campaign at the Kaakkadhuwa Island coastal stretch in Mattakkuliya.
The 51 Infantry Division conducted an almsgiving programme on 27 July 2025 at Mother Teresa Elders' Home in Irupalai, St. Lucas Methodist Elders’ Home in Puttur, and Udaya Surian Pre-School in Selvapuram, Urumpirai.
The Layton Cup Boxing Tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Boxing Association, was held on 20, 21, 22, and 23 July 2025 at the Royal College Indoor Stadium, Colombo. A total of 92 male and 42 female players representing 25 sports clubs participated in the competition.
The 40th National Rowing Championship took place on 23, 24, 25, and 26 July 2025 at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre, organised by the National Association of Rowing.
The 23 Infantry Division celebrated its 28th Anniversary on 23 July 2025 with a series of commemorative events under the guidance of Major General G.P.P. Kulatilaka ndc, the General Officer Commanding of 23 Infantry Division.
The 22 Infantry Division celebrated its 28th Anniversary on 23 July 2025 with a series of formal military events, under the guidance of its General Officer Commanding, Major General H.D.L.S. Perera RWP RSP ndc.
2025-07-26
Colonel Hassan Amir, the Defence Advisor of the Republic of Maldives, visited the Marksmanship and Sniper Training School (MSTS) on 23 July 2025 to review the training progress and administrative aspects concerning two Maldivian Defence Force personnel, Sergeant Hussain Fasheen and Sergeant Aisham Ahmad, currently attending the Sniper Course.