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11 SLSR Hosts Thrilling Inter-Battalion Football Tournament at Ambepussa

2024-09-13

The 2024 Inter-Battalion Football Competition, hosted by the 11 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR), was held at the Regimental Centre SLSR on 09 September 2024. The championship title was secured by the 1 SLSR, while the runner-up position was claimed by the 21 SLSR.


Commander SF- West Visits Under Command Brigades and Battalions

2024-09-13

The Commander of Security Forces – West (SF- West), Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, visited the 144 , 141 Infantry Brigades, 2 and 8 Sri Lanka Light Infantry on 3 September 2024.


52 Infantry Division Celebrates 29th Anniversary

2024-09-12

The 52 Infantry Division celebrated its 29th Anniversary on 09 September 2024 at the Division Headquarters amidst military formalities under the guidance of Major General P.R. Pathiravithana USAWC psc, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 52 Infantry Division.


University of Sri Jayewardenepura Hosts Lecture on Kinesics in Management

2024-09-12

At the invitation of the Faculty of Management and Commerce at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, an informative lecture on Kinesics in Management was conducted at the university's lecture hall on 11 September 2024. The session was conducted by Major M.H.M.S Bandara Lsc from the Directorate of Media.


Army Players Secure Five Bronze Medals at 37th World Sepak Takraw Tournament

2024-09-12

Four male and four female players from the Sri Lanka Army represented the Sri Lanka National Sepak Takraw pool at the 37th World Sepak Takraw Tournament in Thailand, securing five Bronze medals across eight categories. The tournament, officially known as the ISTAF World Sepaktakraw Championship 2024, took place from 01 - 08 September 2024, as part of the prestigious Thai King’s Cup, a prominent event in the sepak takraw calendar.


9 VIR Organises a Picnic for Civil Employees

2024-09-11

Under the guidance of Major C.D.P Jayathilaka RWP RSP, the Commanding Officer of the 9 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, a picnic was organized from 28 August 2024 to 30 August 2024 for the civil employees and their families of the Battalion.


4 SLLI Lays Cornerstone for New Officers' Mess Building

2024-09-11

4 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (4 SLLI) laid the cornerstone for the construction of a new Officers' Mess building during a brief ceremony on 09 September 2024 under the guidance of Major P.K. Waruwangodage RWP RSP USP Lsc, Commanding Officer of 4 SLLI.


Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers Bids Farewell to Major General M.P.K Madurapperuma RSP USP psc

2024-09-10

Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) bid a heartfelt farewell to Major General M.P.K Madurapperuma RSP USP psc, the Chief Field Engineer (CFE) at Army Headquarters with military honours and greetings on 09 September 2024, marking the conclusion of his distinguished military service spanning over 34 years in the Sri Lanka Army.


SLEME Regiment Pays Tribute to Retiring Major General S.A.N.J Ariyasena

2024-09-10

The Corps of Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) bid farewell to Major General S.A.N.J Ariyasena, Director General of the Directorate of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers on 08 September 2024. The occasion was graced by Major General S.P.A.I.M.B Samarakoon hdmc Lsc, the Deputy Chief of Staff and Colonel Commandant of the SLEME Regiment.


The Commandant SLAVF Presides NVQ Certificates Awarding Ceremony

2024-09-10

Marking the maiden visit to the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Training School, (SLAVFTS) Diyathalawa following the assumption of duties as the Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, Major General W.P.A.D.W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu, Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force arrived to the SLAVFTS as the Chief Guest to certificate awarding ceremony upon the invitation of Colonel J.A.J Jayaratne KSP, the Commandant - SLAVFTS on 03 September 2024.