SLSC Colonel Commandant Takes Office as New CSO at AHQ

The Army's 8th Chief Signal Officer (CSO), Major General Ashoka Peiris who is also the Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) Regiment assumed office on Friday (22) during a simple ceremony at his office in the Army Headquarters...

New DIT Takes Office at Panagoda

Colonel Chanaka Prathapasinghe on Thursday (21) assumed office as the 7th Director of the Information Technology (DIT) at his office in Panagoda amid religious observances. Colonel Chanaka Prathapasingha signed an official document to signify the acceptance of the new appointment.

787 More Confirmed Positive During last 24 Hours – NOCPCO

As of this morning (23), a total of 787 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Among them were 3 Sri Lankan expatriates and other 784 are locally-identified ones, including the majority 139 from Gampaha district, 108 from Kandy district, 101 from Colombo district and other 436 from different districts, states the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).

23 Division's New GOC Signs up for Duties

Brigadier Nalin Koswatte assumed office as the 24th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 23 Division HQ in Poonani on Wednesday (20) during a simple ceremony. In accordance with military traditions, Brigadier Nalin Koswatte reviewed...

New FMA Commander in Mullaittivu Begins Duties

Major General Rathnasiri Ganegoda assumed office as the 15th Commander, Forward Maintenance Area Mullaittivu on Tuesday (19) amid religious blessings. 16 Corps of Engineers Service awarded a Guard of Honour to the new Commander FMA-MLT in keeping with military traditions.

Matale Discusses Preventive Plans Against COVID-19

A discussion seeking measures to prevent COVID-19 outbreak in Matale District was held on Tuesday (19) at the Matale District Secretariat office and Gongawela Jumma Mosque with the participation of local authorities, headed by Major General Nishantha Manage, General Officer Commanding 53 Division.

533 Brigade's New Commander Takes Office

Brigadier Sumith Nandana assumed office as the 26th Brigade Commander of the 533 Brigade in Galnewa on Thursday (21) amid religious observances. The newly appointed Brigade Commander was honoured in a Guard Turnout at the entrance to the Brigade HQ.

Security Forces Jaffna New Commander Assumes Office at SFHQ-J

A formal ceremony took place on Tuesday (19) in connection with the inauguration of office of the newly-appointed Commander, Security Forces – Jaffna Major General Priyantha Perera at the Security Force HQ-Jaffna.

New Jaffna Commander Makes Courtesy Calls on Religious Dignitaries

Major General Priyantha Perera who assumed duties as the 25th Commander, Security Force - Jaffna paid homage to Sri Nagavihara Temple and Nallur Kovil in Jaffna on Wednesday (20).

Commemoration of 73rd National Independence Day Discussed

A preparatory co-ordinating conference for arrangements on the forthcoming commemoration of the 73rd National Independence Day on 4 February 2021 got underway at the Independence Square this morning (20)...