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Troops of 23 Infantry Division Engaged in Flood Relief Operations

2024-11-27

Under the guidance of General Officer Commanding of 23 Infantry Division, Major General W.P. Kariyawasam, troops of the 23 Infantry Division were deployed to assist victims of severe flooding in areas of Polonnaruwa and Batticaloa districts.


Felicitation Ceremony for Newly Promoted Major General

2024-11-27

The 61 Infantry Division organised a felicitation ceremony for the newly promoted General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 61 Infantry Division, Major General K.T.P. de Silva RSP ndu psc, on 26 November 2024 at the Division Headquarters.


Opening of Renovated Officers’ Accommodation of 14 Infantry Division

2024-11-27

Under the guidance of Major General K.A.W.N.H. Bandaranayake USP, the General Officer Commanding of the 14 Infantry Division, six renovated rooms for Officers were inaugurated on 25 November 2024.


SFHQ -Central Distributes Model Papers and Exercise Book Packs

2024-11-27

Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ -Central) organised a study pack distribution program on 25 November 2024 at the main lecture hall of SFHQ -Central. The initiative aimed to support the educational needs of soldiers' children and civil employees by providing model papers and exercise book packs.


Directorate of Agriculture & Livestock Celebrates 13th Anniversary

2024-11-27

The Directorate of Agriculture & Livestock marked its 13th Anniversary on 25 November 2024 with a series of events held under the guidance of Brigadier B.N. Madanayake RWP RSP, the Director of Directorate of Agriculture & Livestock.


Army Deploys Troops to Assist A/L Students Affected by Adverse Weather

2024-11-26

In response to adverse weather conditions across the country, the Sri Lanka Army, under the guidance of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army deployed troops to facilitate the transportation of students sitting for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. Special transport arrangements have been made to ensure students can reach their examination centers in the affected areas. Army personnel, equipped with trucks and Uni-Buffel vehicles, have been deployed to locations such as Thihagoda, Malimbada, Athuraliya, Akurassa, and Kamburupitiya Godawa Temple to assist students facing access issues due to weather-related disruptions.


Commander Security Forces (West) Visits Army Base Hospital-Panagoda and 1 SLAOC

2024-11-26

Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Commander, Security Forces (West), visited Army Base Hospital, Panagoda, and the 1st Regiment of Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps (SLAOC) on 20 November 2024.


2 ESR Commenced a Generator Operator Training Workshop for Other Ranks

2024-11-26

Under the guidance of Major General J.P.C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander, Security Forces (Wanni), the 2 Engineer Services Regiment (ESR) commenced a Generator Operator Training Workshop at 2 ESR from 18 November 2024 to 30 November 2024.


Director of Army Medical Services Visits Army Base Hospital - Palaly

2024-11-26

Brigadier K.G.K.H Wijewardane RSP USP, the Director of Army Medical Services, visited Army Base Hospital - Palaly on 23 November 2024.


Conducting an Emergency Fire Rehearsal at the Galle Bulk Oil Depot

2024-11-26

The Fire and Safety Bureau of Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) organized a comprehensive emergency fire rehearsal at the Petroleum Storage Terminals in Magalle on 21 November 2024. The exercise, which took place from 1030 a.m. to 1230 p.m., was aimed at enhancing preparedness and response capabilities in the event of a fire or other emergency situation involving bulk oil storage facilities.