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1 SLAWC Celebrates 45th Anniversary

2024-10-14

The 1 Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (1 SLAWC) celebrated its 45th Anniversary on 1 September 2024, amidst military formalities, under the guidance of Major E.M.H.C De Seram psc, the Commanding Officer of 1 SLAWC.


MIR Colonel Commandant Visits 5 (V) MIR

2024-10-14

Major General W.M.S.C.K Wanasinghe RSP USP, the Colonel of the Regiment of Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) and the General Officer Commanding of the 21 Infantry Division, visited the 5 (V) MIR on 13 October 2024.


8 SLNG Constructs Home for Deserving Family in Damana

2024-10-14

In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, the troops of the 8 Sri Lanka National Guard (8 SLNG), constructed a new home for a deserving family in Damana, Ampara.


Rural Road Renovation Project Conducted by 241 Infantry Brigade

2024-10-14

Under the guidance of Commander 241 Infantry Brigade Brigadier L.S.D.N Pathirathnna RSP USP, and with close supervision from the Commanding Officer and troops of the 11 Sri Lanka National Guard, a rural road renovation project was conducted by troops of 241 Infantry Brigade on 06 October 2024.


61 Infantry Division's New GOC Takes over Duties

2024-10-14

Brigadier K.T.P. De Silva RSP ndu psc of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed duties as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 61 Infantry Division amidst religious blessings and military formalities on 11 October 2024 at the 61 Infantry Division Headquarters in Boossa.


23 Infantry Division Hosts Tree Planting Programme

2024-10-14

Troops of the 23 Infantry Division organised a tree planting programme on 09 October 2024, at the 23 Infantry Division Headquarters premises to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army.


18 VIR Organised a Donation Programme

2024-10-14

In celebration of World Children’s Day, the troops of the 18 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) organised a donation programme at the Vision Hope Day Care Centre in Pandirippu on 01 October 2024.


Army Constructs and Hands Over Four New Houses in SF Wanni Area

2024-10-14

As part of the Sri Lanka Army's 75th anniversary celebrations, four new houses were constructed by the 8th Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 4th Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 10 (V) Gamunu Watch, and the 11th Sri Lanka Artillery and officially handed over to beneficiaries on 12 October 2024.


Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc is Graced the Prize-Giving Ceremony of Dharmapala Vidyalaya as the Chief Guest

2024-10-14

Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Commander of Security Forces (West) and Colonel Commandant Corps of Engineers graced Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya, as the Chief Guest at the Annual Prize Giving Ceremony held on 11 October 2024.


Volunteer Force Bids Farewell to Outgoing Deputy Commandant Major General W.G.P. Sisira Kumara RSP

2024-10-13

After an illustrious tenure as the 33rd Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), Major General W.G.P. Sisira Kumara RSP officially relinquished his duties and retired from the Sri Lanka Army on 8th October 2024. His farewell was marked by a series of military honors at the SLAVF Headquarters.