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New Commander, FMA-North Begins Duties

2023-04-20

Brigadier S.A Pathirana RSP of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) assumed office as Commander, Forward Maintenance Area - North (FMA-North) on Wednesday (19) at his office in Kankesanturai.


GW Colonel of the Regiment Undertakes Visits to GW Battalions

2023-04-19

Colonel of the Regiment, Gemunu Watch (GW) Major General E. A. D. P Edirisinghe psc, visited Gemunu Watch battalions, including 17 GW, 2 (V) GW, 16 (V) GW, 23 GW, 6 GW, 19 GW and 11 GW during 27-31 March 2023 in order to receive updates on the progress of their functional aspects.


55 Infantry Division Holds its New Year Festival

2023-04-19

The 55 Infantry Division of the Security Force HQ - Jaffna with the objective of bringing New Year spirits into All Ranks serving under the 55 Infantry Division and civilians in Pallai area held its New Year festival, rich with traditional games and fun-making features at the Pallai public ground on 10 April 2023.


12 Infantry Division Celebrates Its 12th Anniversary

2023-04-19

A chain of community services, sports events, conduct of religious events and military formalities marked the 12th anniversary day of the 12 Infantry Division HQ at Nagarawewa, Hambantota during 27 March - 08 April 2023.


Army Soldier Catches Thief with Gold Necklace at Boossa

2023-04-19

An Army soldier of the Garrison Engineers’ station at the 61 Infantry Division HQ in Boossa, swiftly acted and caught a thief who snatched a gold necklace from a woman passenger while she was boarding the train at Boossa railway station on Tuesday (18) afternoon.


New GOC, 21 Infantry Division Assumes Office

2023-04-15

Major General W.P.A.D.W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment assumed office as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 21 Infantry Division, under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni


GW Regimental HQ Bid Farewell to their Outgoing Two Senior Officers

2023-04-15

The farewell ceremony for retiring Brigadier P.D.A.G. Senadeera USP and Brigadier M.K.S.S.P Jayasinghe RWP RSP of Gemunu Watch (GW) was held at the GW Regimental Centre on 08 April 2023. Both of them after completing over 33 years of successful service in the Sri Lanka Army were to retire shortly.


SLCMP Commemorates Its Fallen War Heroes

2023-03-29

In parallel with the 33rd Regimental day of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP), the SLCMP Training School at Giritale held a commemorative ceremony on Friday (24) at the War Heroes memorial inside the compound.


Army Logistics Commander Goes to SLEME RHQ for Inspection

2023-03-27

The Commander Army Logistics Command and Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) Major General Indu Samarakoon undertook a visit to the SLEME Regimental HQ on 16 March for routine administration inspection.


Island-wide Troops Begin to Reap their Paddy Harvest

2023-03-25

23rd March enabled troops of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ - E) who cultivated 10 acres of paddy inside the SFHQ - E compound farm in the 'Maha' season to reap a bountiful harvest during a typical harvesting ceremony, organized near the threshing floor.