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4 SLAC Constructs a New House for a Needy Family

2024-12-05

The troops of the 4 Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) constructed a new house for a needy family in Trincomalee.


56 Infantry Division's New GOC Assumed Duties

2024-12-05

Major General K.N.D Karunapala RSP ndu assumed duties as the 30th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56 Infantry Division during a simple ceremony held at the Division Headquarters on 02 December 2024.


Sri Lanka Army Athlete Wins Gold Medal at the Russian Weightlifting Federation Far East Cup – 2024

2024-12-05

The Russian Weightlifting Federation Far East Cup - 2024 Championship was held from 29 November to 3 December 2024 in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia. Private S.W.B.K.R.S.D Somathilaka, representing the 1 Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps, clinched the Gold Medal in the 55 kg weight category, showcasing exceptional strength and skill in the competition.


12 Infantry Division Conducts Shramadana Campaign

2024-12-05

Troops of the 12 Infantry Division conducted a Shramadana campaign at District Ayurvedic Hospital, Beliatta on 03 December 2024 at the request of the Director of Ayurvedic Hospital.


SFHQ-East and 24 Infantry Division Bid Farewell to Outgoing Commander, Security Forces (East)

2024-12-04

The troops of the Security Forces Headquarters-East (SFHQ-East) and the 24 Infantry Division bade farewell to Major General S.A. Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc, the outgoing Commander, Security Forces (East), during ceremony held on 23 November and 03 December 2024.


143 Infantry Brigade Celebrates 14th Anniversary

2024-12-04

The 143 Infantry Brigade commemorated its 14th anniversary on 30 November 2024 with a series of events held at the Brigade Headquarters premises despite the challenging weather conditions. The celebrations were conducted under the guidance of the Brigadier K.A.D.T.P Wimalasena RWP RSP Commander of the 143 Infantry Brigade.


Presentation Competition of 52 Infantry Division

2024-12-04

According to the concept of the General Officer Commanding, the 52 Infantry Division, Major General P.R Pathiravithana USAWC psc, the Division conducted the ‘Brigade Presentation Competition’ on 30 November 2024.


Humanitarian Aid Initiative from 56 and 59 Infantry Division Amidst Adverse Weather Conditions

2024-12-04

Under the direction of Major General J.P.C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, the Commander Security Forces (W), a humanitarian aid programme was launched to assist the families displaced due to adverse weather conditions in the Vavuniya District on 29 November 2024. The initiative was sponsored by Manusath Derana and philanthropist Mr. Mahesh Jayawardena.


Commander Security Force (East) Visits to 22 Infantry Division Headquarters

2024-12-04

Major General S.A. Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc, the Commander, Security Forces (East), conducted an official visit to the 22 Infantry Division Headquarters on 25 November 2024. Upon his arrival, the Commander was warmly welcomed by Major General U.K.D.D.P. Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, the General Officer Commanding, 22 Infantry Division.


SLSC Felicitates Newly Promoted Major General

2024-12-03

The Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) hosted a ceremony on 28 November 2024 at the Regimental Headquarters to felicitate the newly promoted Major General G.S. Fonseka USP psc, the Director of the National Cadet Corps.