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Colonel of the Regiment, Gajaba Regiment Visits Under Command Battalions

2024-11-23

Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) and Colonel of the Regiment of the Gajaba Regiment, visited the 14, 11(V), and 4 Battalions of the Gajaba Regiment on 16 November 2024.


Army Inter-Regiment Kabaddi Championship – 2024

2024-11-23

The Army Inter-Regiment Kabaddi Championship concluded on 22 November 2024 at the Army Physical Training School, Panagoda.


Army Team Secures Runner-Up Position in Tier ‘B’ T20 Cricket Tournament 2024

2024-11-22

The Tier ‘B’ T20 Cricket Tournament 2024, conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket Committe, concluded with Army Sports Club (SC) securing the runner-up trophy. The tournament featured 12 teams competing in two divisions.


Former IPKF Officers Visit Mullaittivu to Honour Legacy of Peace

2024-11-22

A delegation of former Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Officers, along with their families, visited the 59 Infantry Division area in Mullaittivu on 16 and 17 November 2024. The contingent included Lieutenant General Gajendra Joshi, Commandant of the Indian Infantry Training School, Mhow, and former Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Sarath Chand (Retd).


11 Infantry Division Conducts Dry Ration Packs Donation Program

2024-11-22

Under the guidance of Major General K.A.U. Kodithuwakku RSP USP psc IG, General Officer Commanding of the 11 Infantry Division, a dry ration pack donation program was conducted on 18 November 2024 at the 11 Infantry Division Headquarters in Pallekale.


56 Infantry Division Supports Farming Communities in Nedunkerni and Palinagar

2024-11-22

The 56 Infantry Division, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Hadabima Authority, distributed poultry chicks, vegetable plants and farming tools to 150 low-income families in Nedunkerni and Palinagar on 19 November 2024.


Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna), Honoured in Recognition of Distinguished Service

2024-11-21

Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander of Security Forces (Jaffna), was honoured at a ceremony held on 19 November 2024 at the Valampuri Hotel, Jaffna, in recognition of his valuable social commitment and distinguished service to the people of Jaffna and Kilinochchi.


Commander Security Forces (Wanni) Visits Under-Command Battalions of 21 Infantry Division

2024-11-21

Major General J.P.C. Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander, Security Forces (Wanni) visited the 2 Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) and the 2 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR), on 19 November 2024.


Troops of 2 (V) VIR Construct Two Houses

2024-11-21

The troops of 2 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) constructed a new house for a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the battalion at Lunupahichchawa, Madawachchiya. The project, carried out under the guidance of the Commanding Officer of 2 (V) VIR, was funded by contributions from retired and serving Officers and Other Ranks of 2 (V) VIR.


Mechanized Infantry Regiment Concludes Young Officers’ Course 13

2024-11-21

Seven young Officers took their initial step into the family of Mechanized Infantry as they graduated from the Mechanized Infantry Young Officers' Course No 13, conducted from 18 May 2024 to 12 November 2024 at the Mechanized Infantry Training Centre(MITC) Periyakaddu during a simple and serene ceremony.