Military Highlights
Special Forces Bids Farewell to Out Going Major General R. M. M. Ranasinghe WWV RWP RSP

Sri Lanka Army Special Forces bid farewell to an outstanding military figure of the Special Forces, Major General R. M. M. Ranasinghe WWV RWP RSP, General Officer Commanding of the 11 Infantry Division and Colonel Commandant of the Military Intelligence Corps on 05 September 2024 at the Regimental Centre, Special Forces.
The Commander Security Forces (Wanni) Graces Series of Events in Wanni

Major General J.P.C. Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander Security Forces (Wanni), graced the "Security Forces Headquarters (Wanni) Commander’s Challenge Trophy - 2024" cricket encounter as the Chief Guest on 07 September 2024 at the Municipal Council Ground, Mannar together with the heads of the institutions of government and private sector in the area.
PACES Competition 2024 Held at 56 Infantry Division

Under the guidance of Major General J.P.C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander Security Force (Wanni) and the directions of Major General S. Kasturimudali RSP ndc psc, General Officer Commanding of the 56 Infantry Division and supervision of Commander of the 561 Infantry Brigade, the Physical Agility Combat Efficiency System (PACES) Competition 2024 was conducted at the Ampakamam Field Firing Range on 2 September 2024.
New Director of Sports Assumes Office

Brigadier L.K.T. Fernando RSP USP officially assumed duties as the 16th Director of Sports on 02 September 2024, during a formal ceremony held at the Directorate of Sports, Panagoda.
MIC Bids Farewell to Outgoing Colonel Commandant

Military Intelligence Corps (MIC) bade farewell to outgoing Colonel Commandant of MIC, Major General R.M.M Ranasinghe WWV RWP RSP, on 03 September 2024, in a formal ceremony held at the Regimental Centre of MIC.
UN Officials Inspect COE of 15th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC)

A Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) inspection was conducted at the 15th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in Sri Base Camp, Naquora, Lebanon, on 30 August 2024, with the participation of officials from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Troops of 56 Infantry Division Conducts a Blood Donation Campaign

To mark the 75th Anniversary of the Army, the 56 Infantry Division organized a blood donation campaign on 3 September 2024 at the Division Headquarters.
20 SLSR Conducts Cleaning Program

Coinciding with the 75th Anniversary of the Army, the 20 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) conducted a Shramadana campaign at the Sith Sewana Special Needs Child Development Centre in Tanamalwila on 04 September 2024, under the close supervision of the Commanding Officer of the 20 SLSR. The authorities of the Child Development Centre appreciated these efforts.
Troops of 14 (V) GW Construct a New House for a Needy Family

Under the guidance of Major General J.P.C. Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander of the Security Force (Wanni), with the direction of Major General U.K.D.D.P. Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, General Officer Commanding 59 Infantry Division and the close supervision of Brigadier G.G.C.S Gallage RWP RSP, the Commander 592 Infantry Brigade, troops of the 14 (V) Gemunu Watch (GW) constructed a new house for a needy family in Thanduwan, Nedunkerny.
Certificate Awarding Ceremony for Sinhala Language Diploma Held in Batticaloa

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the Diploma in Sinhala Language, organized by the Civil Citizen Council of Batticaloa, took place on 31 August 2024 at Nithis Hall, Sandiweli. Major General S.A. Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc, Commander of Security Forces (East), graced the event as the Chief Guest and awarded certificates to 350 students during the ceremony.