3 (V) SLSR Builds New House for a Needy Family

A new house was built by the troops of the 3 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) for a needy family in Mandaramnuwara, Hanguranketha, with sponsorship from philanthropists in the area.

61 Infantry Division Unveils Newly Upgraded Vehicle Service Station

Under the guidance of Major General K.T.P De Silva RSP ndu psc, General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division, the upgraded vehicle service station was officially inaugurated at the 61 Infantry Division Headquarters on 16 December 2024.

Christmas Spirit Shared at CIMIC Park by 51 Infantry Division

Under the guidance of Major General M.P.N.A Muthumala USP psc, General Officer Commanding of the 51 Infantry Division, a community programme to mark the dawn of Christmas 2024 was held on 12 December 2024 at the CIMIC Park premises.

Deputy Head of Mission, Switzerland Visits Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna)

Mr. Olivier Praz, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and Maldives, paid a courtesy visit to the Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna) on 16 December 2024, with the objective of receiving an update on the Army's ongoing community projects.

Emergency Fire Rehearsal Conducted at Kerawalapitiya Oil Terminal

An emergency fire response rehearsal was successfully conducted at the Kerawalapitiya Petroleum Storage Terminals on 13 December 2024, under the guidance of Brigadier R.R De S Dharmawickrema RSP, Commander of the 141 Infantry Brigade. The event was a joint effort by the troops of the 141 Infantry Brigade and officials from the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL).

SFHQ - Central Bids Farewell to Outgoing Commander

The Security Force Headquarters – Central (SFHQ - Cen) arranged a formal ceremony and bid farewell to Major General Y.A.B.M. Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc the Outgoing Commander, SFHQ - Cen, on 16 December 2024 at the SFHQ - Central camp premises.

AWC New Commandant Assumes Duties

Brigadier T.C.M.G.S.T Cooray RWP RSP USP ndu psc assumed duties as the Commandant of the Army War College (AWC), Buttala, on 15 December 2024, during a brief ceremony.

New Director of the Directorate of Media and Psychological Operations Assumes Office

Brigadier M.J.R.S. Medagoda RSP USP ndc psc IG of the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) assumed office as the new Director of the Directorate of Media and Psychological Operations and Army Spokesman at the Army Headquarters during a brief formal ceremony on 16 December 2024.

Basic Swimming and Lifesaving Course No. 22 Concluded Successfully

Under the guidance of Major General J.P.C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, the Commander of the Security Forces (Wanni), the Basic Swimming Course No. 22, conducted from 5 November 2024 to 13 December 2024 at the Security Forces Headquarters (Wanni) swimming pool in Anuradhapura.

19 SLNG Troops Assist Procession Carrying ‘God Sumana Saman’ Statue

The troops of the 19 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) lent their assistance on 14 December 2024 for the carriage of the God Sumana Saman statue, the sacred casket, and its other venerated paraphernalia in the procession to be placed a top of the Sri Pada that would herald the commencement of the Sri Pada season for veneration.