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24 Infantry Division Establishes New Vehicle Yard

2024-10-19

The troops of 24 Infantry Division constructed a new vehicle yard under the guidance of Major General W.L.A.C Perera RWP RSP USP, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 24 Infantry Division on 16 October 2024.


Infantry Training Centre Bids Farewell to Outgoing Commandant

2024-10-19

The Infantry Training Centre (ITC) bade farewell to Brigadier M.P.N.A Muthumala USP psc, the 44th Commandant of the ITC, after his notable tenure.


Security Forces (Jaffna) Hold ‘Katina’ Pinkama at Kankesanthurai Tissa Vihara

2024-10-19

The traditional ‘Katina Pooja’ at the historic Tissa Raja Maha Vihara in Kankesanthurai was held on 18 - 19 October 2024, under the patronage of the Chief Incumbent, Venerable Ginthota Nandarama Thero.


Newly Appointed Commander of 1 Corps Assume Duties

2024-10-19

Major General M.T.I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc, ceremonially assumed the office as the 6th Commander of 1 Corps on 16 October 2024, amidst the military formalities at the Headquarters, 1 Corps at Kilinochchi.


Security Forces (Jaffna) Erects New House to a Needy Family in Ilavalai

2024-10-19

As part of the ongoing housing project conducted by the Security Forces (Jaffna), a newly constructed house was vested in a deserving family in Ilavalai, Jaffna, on 18 October 2024. Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B. Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander of Security Forces (Jaffna), officially handed over the house key to the beneficiary, amidst religious blessings.


Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary

2024-10-18

The Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps (SLAOC) commemorated its 75th anniversary with a series of events held at the Regimental Headquarters in Dombagoda, Horana, from the 12 to the 14 of October 2024.


56 Infantry Division Distribute Essential Food Items Among Needy Families

2024-10-18

In conjunction with their 27th anniversary, the 56 Division initiated another welfare project to address the basic requirements of all communities living in their area under the guidance of Major General S.Kasthurimudali RSP ndc psc, the General Officer Commanding, 56 Infantry Division on 12 September 2024.


Indian Higher Defence Management Course Representatives Call on Commander Security Forces (Central)

2024-10-18

As part of their visit to Sri Lanka, representatives of the Higher Defence Management Course from India called on Major General Y.A.B.M. Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander of Security Forces (Central), on 17 October 2024 at the Security Forces Headquarters in Diyatalawa.


23 GW Celebrated its 15th Anniversary

2024-10-18

The 23rd Battalion of the Gemunu Watch celebrated its 15th anniversary on 15 October 2024 with a series of events, including a Flag Blessing, Cricket Tournament, Bodhi Puja Pinkama, and an All Ranks Lunch.


Troops of the 23rd Battalion of the Gemunu Watch Support Awareness Walk Against Cancer

2024-10-18

The Office of the Regional Director of Health Services – Kilinochchi organized a public awareness walk against cancer from Palayi Primary Hospital to the Divisional Secretary's Office in Pachcha, Palayi on 16 October 2024.