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GOC of 56 Infantry Division Assumes Duties

2024-10-25

Brigadier M.P.N.A. Muthumala USP psc assumed duties as the 29th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56 Infantry Division at Division Headquarters on 23 October 2024.


Army Inter-Regiment Bodybuilding, Weightlifting and Powerlifting Championship 2024 Concludes Successfully

2024-10-25

The Army Inter-Regimental Bodybuilding, Weightlifting, and Powerlifting Tournament - 2024 was held from 22 to 24 October 2024 at the Army Indoor Stadium, Panagoda.


Sri Lankan Contingent Receives UN Peacekeeping Medals in South Sudan

2024-10-24

The Sri Lankan peacekeepers serving in the 10th contingent of SRIMED Level 2 Hospital in South Sudan were awarded United Nations Peacekeeping Medals on 17 October 2024 at Bor Camp, South Sudan, in recognition of their dedicated service.


New Home Constructed for Late Soldier by Troops of 7 Gemunu Watch

2024-10-24

Troops of 7 Gemunu Watch (GW), under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces (East), and the supervision of Major A.K. Mallawarachchi psc, the Commanding Officer of 7 GW, completed the construction of a new house for the late Corporal W.M. Lalith Bandara of the 18 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) at Navalady, on 23 October 2024.


Troops of 10 SLNG Conduct a Community Project

2024-10-24

n line with the 75th Army Day, a special programme for the elderly individuals was organised by the 10 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) at the Urban Elders and Children's Home in Battaramulla on 10 October 2024, under the guidance of the Commander of the 144 Infantry Brigade and the supervision of the Commanding Officer of the 10 SLNG.


GOC of 61 Infantry Division Visits Under Command Brigade and Battalions

2024-10-23

Brigadier K.T.P. De Silva RSP ndu psc, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 61 Infantry Division, paid his first official visit to the 613 Infantry Brigade, 9 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR), and the 3 (V) Gemunu Watch (GW) on 16 October 2024.


SLAWC Bids Farewell to Outgoing Colonel Commandant

2024-10-23

The Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) bade farewell to Major General S. Katurimudali RSP ndc psc, the outgoing Colonel Commandant of SLAWC, on 20 October 2024 at the Regimental Centre in Borella.


New Commandant of ATS Assumes Duties

2024-10-23

Brigadier M.K.D.P Mapalagama psc of the Gemunu Watch assumed duties as the new Commandant of the Army Training School (ATS), Maduru Oya on 21 October 2024, amidst religious observances and military formalities.


Prosthetic Limbs Distributes to 26 Amputees at 22 Infantry Division

2024-10-23

A Prosthetic Limbs Distribution Programme was organised by the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock Seva Vanitha Branch (SLACAL – SVB) under the guidance of Major General S.A. Kulatunga RWP RSP VSV USP psc, Commander of Security Force Headquarters (East) and Colonel Commandant of SLACAL, from 17 to 19 October 2024 at the 22 Infantry Division.


17 (V) SLLI Troops Build New Home for Needy Family in Pampeimadu

2024-10-23

The 17(V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops, under the directions of Commander, Security Force (Wanni), completed the construction of a new house for a deserving family in Pampeimadu on 19 October 2024.