Military Highlights
SLAC Celebrates 69th Anniversary

The Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) celebrated its 69th Anniversary on 15 December 2024 at the Rock House Camp, under the guidance of Major General M.S. Devapriya USP ndc, Quarter Master General of Army Headquarters and Colonel Commandant of SLAC.
Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) Assumes Office

Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, assumed office as 32nd Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) on Friday (20) December 2024. Upon arrival, the Senior Officer was accorded a Guard Turnout followed by a Guard...
Providing a Nutritious Lunch for Admitted Patients at Pallai Regional Hospital

A nutritious lunch treat was provided to the admitted patients at Pallai Regional Hospital on 20 December 2024.Troops of 23rd Battalion of Gemunu Watch (23 GW) implimented...
Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen Association Hosts Annual Poppy Parade in Colombo

The Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen Association hosted its Annual Poppy Parade on 21 December 2024, commencing at Galle Face, Colombo, and concluding at the Cenotaph War Memorial in Viharamahadevi Park.
The Director Engineer Services Visits 5 ESR and 11 ESR

Brigadier Y.K.S Rangika psc ptsc, the Director Engineer Services of the Directorate of Engineer Services visited 5 Engineer Services Regiment (ESR) and 11 ESR on 15 and 17 December 2024.
Security Forces (West) Hosts Psychological Lecture on Military Literature

Under the guidance of Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Commander, Security Forces (West), a psychological lecture was conducted on 18 December 2024 at the 4th Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment lecture hall.
Providing Dry Ration Packs for Flood-Affected Families in Naddakandal Area

Dry ration packs were distributed among the flood- affected families in Naddakandal area located within the Area of Responsibility of 10th Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment (10 SLLI) on 14 December 2024 benefiting 60 flood-affected families.
20 SLSR Troops Restore Damaged Uva Kudaoya Mahara Tank Bund

The troops of 20th Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (20 SLSR) restored the tank bund of Mahara Tank at Uva Kuda Oya which was slightly damaged due to adverse weather conditions on 17 December 2024 using sandbags.
Colonel Commandant of SLAWC Visits 1 SLAWC

Major General K.V.N.P Premaratne RSP USP psc, Commander Security Forces (East) and the Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) conducted an official visit to 1 SLAWC on 18 December 2024.
Troops of 59 Infantry Division Conduct an Artificial Limb Donation Programme

An artificial limb donation programme for civilians in Mullaitivu area was held at 12 Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment Headquarters premises on 18 December 2024 under the direction of Major General J.P.C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander, Security Forces (Wanni) and the guidance of Major General D.R.N Hettiarachchi RWP RSP USP, General Officer Commanding of 59 Infantry Division in collaboration with Australian High Commission and Centre for Handicapped.