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242 Brigade Troops Give Blood for Patients in Ampara

2022-06-14

Troops of the 23 Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment provided assistance for conduct of a blood donation programme, organized by Muhudumaha Viharya at Pottuvil on 01 June 2022. A team of doctors of the Ampara...


New Director PA Assumes Office

2022-06-14

Brigadier Upul Kodithuwakku of the Sri Lanka Artillery on Friday (03) took over duties as the new Director Personnel Administration (DPA) of the Army at his office in the Army Headquarters at Sri Jayewardenepura. He succeeded Major General Udaya Kumara....


With Sponsorship Received, Troops Organize Distribution of Dry Rations

2022-06-14

8 Battalion of Sri Lanka National Guard troops organized a donation of dry ration packets, sponsored by Ven Thalagala Sumanarathna Thero, the Founding Chairman of Thalagala Sri Siddhartha Foundation and...


51 Division GOC Relinquishes to Take over New Office at Army HQ

2022-06-14

Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe, the 30th General Officer Commanding of the 51 Division relinquished his duties on Saturday (04) during a formal military ceremony, held at the...


New Chief of Staff Extended a Warm Reception in His Own RHQ Premises

2022-06-13

Troops of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) hosted a warm reception and felicitated the recently-appointed new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku on Saturday....


Major General Udaya Kumara, New GOC 51 Division Assumes Office

2022-06-12

Major General Udaya Kumara of Sri Lanka Engineers assumed duties as the 31st General Officer Commanding of Kopay-based 51 Division Headquarters of the Security Force HQ-Jaffna in Kopay on Tuesday (7).


Army Soldier Performs 'Samaritan' Role

2022-06-12

The Army soldier, Lance Corporal N.A Witharana of 3 (volunteer) Gemunu Watch of the 613 Brigade ,61 Division Under Command to Security Forces - West recently showing his good Samaritan qualities...


New Commander, FMA-North Begins Duties

2022-06-12

Brigadier Cliferd De Zoysa of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) assumed office as Commander, Forward Maintenance Area - North (FMA-North) on Tuesday (9) at his office in Kankesanturai.


Army Swimmers Claim Men's Open Best Swimmer Title in Age Group Championship

2022-06-12

The 46th National Age Group Swimming Championship 2022 got underway during 8-11 June at Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool where both male and female Army...


Police Honours Greet New Commander at Police HQ

2022-06-12

A Guard of Honour, presented by a combined team of Police and STF officers with Police women at the Police Headquarters saluted Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army when he made...