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Gothamigama Family Receives Army-Built New House

2021-12-14

The financial assistance, provided by the Basnayake Nilame, Mr Dishan Gunasekara at Kataragama Devalaya and Dr Dinushan Wanniarachchi enabled the troops of the 23 Gajaba Regiment under command to the 122 Brigade of the 12 Division...


SFHQ-West Troops Learn More About Organic Fertilizer Process

2021-12-14

An important lecture on ‘Green Agriculture Methods’ was delivered by an expert on the subject at the Regimental Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry premises on Monday (13) on an initiative taken by Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa...


Long Range Patrol Course No. 21 Attendees Learn about Target Taking

2021-12-14

The certificate awarding ceremony of Long-Range Patrol Course No. 21 attendees was held on 02 December at the 3 Special Forces Regiment headquarters sticking to COVID-19 19 protocols.


Army Riders Shine in 'Kotmale Speed Hill Climb 2021’

2021-12-13

The exciting and national-level motor cross event, 'Kotmale Speed Hill Climb 2021’ where motor cars and motor bikes race with one another for supremacy got underway at the racing track of Kotmale during 10 - 12 December in front of a huge crowd...


3 SLSC Inaugurates its Training Wing & Mess Facilities

2021-12-13

In order to groom multi-skilled soldiers, capable of facing modern day challenges, the 3 Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) Regiment erected a full-fledged training wing plus a new mess facility for Warrant Officers & Sergeants in their compound at Palaly...


Major General Nishantha Manage, New DGGS Takes Office

2021-12-13

Major General Nishantha Manage of Vijayabhahu Infantry Regiment this morning (13) assumed office as the new Director General General Staff (DGGS) at the Army Headquarters during a simple ceremony. As members of the Maha Sangha commenced....


I Corps Commander Shares His Experiences with OCDC Trainees

2021-12-13

Ninety-Eight Student Officers of Junior Command Course No-22 and Senior Command Course No-22 with instructors listened to a lecture, delivered by Major General Harendra Ranasinghe, Commander of 1 Corps at the....


Two-day Workshop Educates Officers on ‘Commanding’ Roles

2021-12-13

A two-day workshop, organized by the School of Signals for incumbent Commanding Officers and potential Commanding Officers in due course got underway during 9-10 December at Mercury house, Diyathalawa. The Chief Signal Officer and Colonel Commandant....


GW's New Colonel of the Regiment Assumes Office

2021-12-13

The Director General Infantry and Overall Security Coordinator of the Army Headquarters, Major General Lal Chandrasiri assumed duties as the 21st Colonel of the Regiment of the Gemunu Watch on 07th December 2021 amidst....


100 Families Given Relief Packs thru Army

2021-12-13

Following sponsorship, provided by the philanthropist Mr Sanath Kalupahana, troops of the 3 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) under the 122 Brigade of the 12 Division of the Security Forces - Central coordinated the distribution....