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Army War College Installs RO Plant to Supply Drinking Water to Troops

2024-12-16

To provide drinking water for the troops at the Army War College (AWC), a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was installed at the premises on 12 December 2024 during a simple ceremony under the guidance of Major General H.H.K.S.S Hewage RWP RSP USP rcds psc, Commandant of the Army War College.


Newly Promoted Major General Felicitated at SLSR Regimental Centre

2024-12-15

Major General M.P.N.A Muthumala USP psc, General Officer Commanding of the 51 Infantry Division, was felicitated at the Regimental Centre of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) in Ambepussa on 15 December 2024, following his promotion to the rank of Major General.


Security Forces Headquarters (East) Supports Sewanapitiya Student's Journey to Asian Weightlifting Championship

2024-12-15

M. Inosha Navodya, a student of Sewanapitiya Maha Vidyalaya, was selected as the national winner in the Under-17, 49 kg weightlifting category and earned the opportunity to compete in the 2024 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship in Doha, Qatar, from 19 to 25 December 2024.


The Commander of Security Forces (Central) Visits 12 Infantry Division

2024-12-15

Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander Security Forces (Central) made his official visit to 12 Infantry Division Area on 10 December 2024.


561 Infantry Brigade Marks 15 Years of Dedicated Service with Grand Celebrations

2024-12-15

The 561 Infantry Brigade commemorated its 15th anniversary on 07 December 2024 with a series of events that honoured its proud heritage, fostering camaraderie, and reaffirming its commitment to the excellence. The celebrations were held under the leadership of Brigadier B.D Fernando USP Hdmc psc Commander of 561 Infantry Brigade.


12 GW Troops Promptly Repaired B -517 Main Road and Restore the Traffic

2024-12-15

A Subsidence occurred near the Kadirapura Bridge on the Dehiattakandiya-Aralaganwila B- 517 main road, on 14 December 2024, at 0330 p.m., disrupting traffic. With the directions of the Commander of Security Force Headquarters - East, a team comprising two Officers and ten Other Ranks from the 12th Battalion Gemunu Watch, operating under 23 Infantry Divisions and 231 Infantry Brigade, integrated with the Road Development Authority and promptly repaired the road successfully restoring traffic for public.


Troops of 6 GR Construct a New House for a Needy Family

2024-12-15

The troops of 6 Gajaba Regiment (GR) constructed a new house for a needy family at Labunoruwa, Maradankadawala.


Newly Appointed Colonel Commandant of SLAWC Assumes Office

2024-12-14

Major General K.V.N.P Premaratne RSP USP psc, the Commander, Security Forces (East), assumed duties as the 27th Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) on 12 December 2024, at the Regimental Headquarters, Borella.


Headquarters Battalion of SLSR Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

2024-12-14

The Headquarters Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) celebrated its 25th anniversary on 25 November 2024 amidst military formalities under the guidance of Major A.P.G.D.S. Wijayathilake RSP USP, the Commanding Officer of the Headquarters Battalion of SLSR.


Army Clinches Eagles Cup Challenge Trophy

2024-12-14

The Eagles Cup Challenge Trophy football tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force, concluded at the Race Course Ground on 10 December 2024.