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Army Chief Commends Retiring Major General Shantha Hewawitharana's Services

2021-01-14

The Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA)-groomed one of the proud and hardworking soldiers, Major General Shantha Hewawitharana, Quarter Master General (QMG) of the Quarter Master General Branch at the Army Headquarters...


Corps of Engineer Services (CES) Marks its 71st Anniversary

2021-01-14

Troops of the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) celebrated its 71st anniversary on the guidelines given by Major General Rathnasiri Ganegoda, Colonel Commandant of Corps of Engineer Services on Sunday (10).


Retiring Chief of Staff Honoured in His 3 SLSC Regimental HQ

2021-01-14

The Army's 3 Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) Regiment bade farewell to the retiring Chief of Staff and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Signals Major General Prabath Dematanpitiya on Sunday (10) at the 3 SLSC Regiment Headquarters in Palaly, Jaffna.


Director Rehabilitation Shares Views with 'Abimansala-3' War Heroes

2021-01-14

Brigadier Shiran Abeysekara, Director Rehabilitation made a visit to ‘Abimansala 3’ at Pangolla on Friday (8) in order to look into their well-being in the New Year and extend best wishes.


Commander Praises Service of Retiring Commando Veteran & DGGS

2021-01-13

Major General Pradeep de Silva, Director General General Staff (DGGS) at Army Headquarters and Colonel of the Regiment, Commando Regiment on the eve of his retirement from the Army received appreciative commendation from...


Service of Retiring Chief of Staff Major General Prabath Dematanpitiya Commended

2021-01-13

On the eve of the retirement of Major General Prabath Dematanpitiya, Colonel Commandant SLSC and Chief of Staff of the Army, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army invited him...


Matale Solidifies her Reputation as 'City of Hockey'

2021-01-11

The Kandyan hilly range, Matale, mottled with tales of heroism, such as the Matale rebellion of 1848 with captivating landscapes of fertile greenery and scattered mountain ranges where bounty of nature’s abundance remains unpolluted added a sporting significance...


12 Division Bids Farewell to Their GOC

2021-01-11

A Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour saluted the outgoing Major General Hemantha Bandara in accordance with military traditions to mark the relinquishment of his appointment as the General Officer Commanding of the 12 Division (GOC 12 DIV) during a formal farewell, held at the Headquarters - 12 Division, Nagarawewa, Hambantota premises on Tuesday (12).


Commander Inaugurates ‘Miridiya Pawana’, New Holiday Bungalow in Minneriya for SLSC Troops

2021-01-11

The Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) Regiment on Saturday (9) vested its newly-constructed 'Miridiya Pawana’ Holiday Bungalow at Minneriya in the troops during a simple ceremony held, adhering to health guidelines.


Wanni-based 212 Brigade Troops-Built One More New House for a Needy Family Warmed

2021-01-11

212 Brigade troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni, making further headway in their ongoing house construction project for needy civilians in the Wanni completed one more new home for a needy...