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Gajaba Regiment Commemorates Its Glorious 38th Anniversary

2021-10-14

14th October of every year brings a strong sense of fond belongingness to the family of ‘Keterians’, serving in every corner of the island since it is the red letter day of the Gajaba Regiment aka the memorable Regimental Day. Indeed, the Regimental Day...


Prime Minister Appreciates Indian Army Support for their Sri Lankan Counterparts

2021-10-14

The Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, currently in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (13) paid courtesies to Hon Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees as one more segment....


Indian Army Chief Assures 50 More Training Slots for Armed Forces during Meet with the President

2021-10-13

The visiting Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC this morning (13) paid a courtesy call on HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa...


Island-wide SFHQs, Divisions, Brigades & Units Separately Mark the 72nd Anniversary

2021-10-13

The 72nd Army Anniversary commemorative arrangements got underway across all Security Force HQs in parallel with the main spectacle at the Gajaba Regiment HQ at Saliyapura during 1-10 October.


24 Division Gets Medical Equipment to Hospitals

2021-10-13

The 24 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - East with sponsorship received from Janashakthi Insurance Pvt Ltd gave away a stock of medical equipment, worth about Rs 4 million to Kalmunai and Ampara Hospitals on Thursday (7) after the requirement...


Indian Army Chief Commends Sri Lanka Army’s COVID-19 Management Roles

2021-10-13

General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, together with his host, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army...


Indian Army Chief in Solemn Ceremony Pays Floral Tributes to IPKF Jawans

2021-10-13

The visiting General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army currently in the island on a five day-long (12-16 October) goodwill visit at the invitation of his...


Mahawa Hospital Wards Converted to Treat COVID-19 Patients

2021-10-13

Troops of the 1 Sri Lanka National Guard serving the 14 Division and 141 Brigade of the Security Force Headquarters - West converted two wards for treatment of COVID-19 patients at Mahawa regional Hospital in Kurunegala district and handed it over to the hospital authorities on 5 October 2021.


Private Donor Gifts ICU Beds to Colombo Army Hospital

2021-10-13

The Chief Executive Officer and staff at E-Marketing Eye Pvt Ltd gifted two 5 function ICU beds and 10 air mattresses for use of COVID-19 patients at the intensive care unit of the Colombo Army Hospital on 1 October 2021.


New Administrative & Facility Complexes at GR Regimental HQ Inaugurated

2021-10-13

HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa gracing the milestone 72nd Army Day Anniversary ceremonies, held for the first time at Saliyapura Gajaba Regiment Regimental Centre on Sunday...