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The New General Officer Commanding of 22 Infantry Division Assumes Duties

2024-09-17

Major General U.K.D.D.P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, officially assumed duties as the 31st General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 22 Infantry Division during a ceremonial event held at the division’s headquarters on 16 September 2024.


Army Players Secure Championship at 8th Canoeing and Kayaking Sprint National Championships - 2024

2024-09-17

The 8th Canoeing and Kayaking Sprint National Championships 2024, organized by the National Association for Canoeing and Kayaking in Sri Lanka, took place at the Yacht Club in Mandaitivu, Jaffna, from 14 to 16 September 2024. The event saw participation from multiple clubs and teams, including the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force, Seal Club, Universal Club, CINEC Club, and St. Bridget Club.


24 Infantry Division Conducts Beach Cleaning Programme

2024-09-17

Beach Cleanup Organized by the Marine Environment Protection Authority in line with the International Beach Cleanup Day was held on 10 September 2024 under the guidance and instructions of Major General W.L.A.C Perera RWP RSP USP, the General Officer Commanding of the 24 Infantry Division and supervision of Brigadier L.S.D.N Pathirathne RSP USP, the Commander, 241 Infantry Brigade.


Advanced Air Mobile Battalion Training Course No 2 Successfully Culminated

2024-09-17

The Closing Ceremony of Advanced Air Mobile Battalion Training Course No. 2 conducted by 12 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) was successfully held on 15 September 2024 at the Airmobile Training School - Nikawawa.


Basic Swimming Course No. 21 Concludes Successfully

2024-09-17

The Basic Swimming Course No. 21, held from 02 August 2024 to 09 September 2024, concluded successfully at the Security Forces Headquarters (Wanni) swimming pool in Anuradhapura on 09 September 2024.


Books Donation Programme by the Troops of 541 Infantry Brigade

2024-09-17

Under the direction of Brigadier B.Y.C Fernando RWP USP, Commander of the 541 Infantry Brigade, books donation programme and a lunch for children from low-income families, were conducted at MN/ Kalliaddi GTM on 09 September 2024. The event was organized in celebration of the 14th anniversary of the 541 Infantry Brigade.


Lectures on Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases and Managing Stress conducted at AHQ Premises

2024-09-17

As part of the ongoing "Healthy Army, Healthy Nation" initiative, Officers and Other Ranks participated in vital health lectures on 11 September 2024.


22 Infantry Division Bids Farewell to Outgoing GOC

2024-09-17

Troops of the 22 Infantry Division organized a formal ceremony to bid farewell to the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 22 Infantry Division, Major General P.A.M. Peiris RSP USP psc, on 11 September 2024 at the Division Headquarters.


5 (V) MIR Donates Dry Ration & Stationery Items to Students of Needy Families in Thevanpiddi

2024-09-17

5 Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) distributed dry ration packs and stationery items to 34 school children of Tevanpiddi Roman Catholic Tamil Maha Vidyalaya, Mannar on 11 September 2024.


SF-Central Troops Salute the Outgoing Commander

2024-09-16

Troops of the Security Forces - Central (SF-Central) bade farewell to Major General B.K.G.M.L. Rodrigo RSP psc IG, the outgoing Commander of SF - Central at the Security Forces Headquarters (Central) on 14 September 2024.