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Newly-Appointed Colonel of the Regiment, SLSR Takes Over Duties

2020-09-08

Major General Hemantha Bandara took office as 14th Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) on Sunday (06) amidst religious observances and military formalities at the SLSR Regimental Centre in Ambepussa. On arrival at the Regimental Centre...


62 Division Officers Learn More about ‘Marine Pollution’

2020-09-08

In the wake of the recent fires that victimized the crude oil tanker in the seas of Kalmunai, the 62 Infantry Division of the Security Force HQ - Wanni with the objective of learning more about such disasters, consequent oil spills, environmental impact, legal aspects....


Provost Marshal Makes Formal Visit to 6 SLCMP in Mullaittivu

2020-09-08

The Provost Marshal of the Sri Lanka Army, Brigadier Anil Illangakoon made an official visit to the 6th Regiment Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (6 SLCMP) at Mullaittivu on Saturday (5).


Troops Clear Tree Fallen in Temple Premises

2020-09-08

17 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops in Omanthai on the directions of the Commander, 562 Brigade, Colonel Senaka Premawansa recently cleared a huge tree fallen to the Ganeshapuram Temple premises following a heavy storm that swept across the area.


Outgoing Colonel of the Regiment, SLSR Accorded Military Honours at RHQ

2020-09-08

Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) HQ on Saturday (5) in a fitting goodbye ceremony at the Regimental Centre in Ambepussa bade farewell to one of its exemplary Senior Officers, Major General Jayantha Seneviratne...


65 Division HQ Salutes Their Outgoing GOC

2020-09-07

The outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 65 Division Major General Hemantha Bandara was honoured on Monday (07) at 65 Division Headquarters premises in Thunukkai during a formal farewell ceremony.


O/L Students Receive Counselling Before the Exam thru Army Coordination

2020-09-07

A workshop on counselling to help students sitting the forthcoming G.C. E (O/L) examination in the general area of Pooneryn was arranged by the 66 Division HQ in close cooperation with the 661 Brigade...


652 Brigade Troops Repair Pre-School Building

2020-09-07

On directions given by the Major General Hemantha Bandara, General Officer Commanding, 65 Division and under the supervision of the Commander 652 Brigade, Brigadier Anil Perera, troops of the 20 (V) VIR attended to repairs at St. Phillip's preschool...


Late Major General S.V Panabokke (Retd) amid Military Honours Laid to Rest

2020-09-07

Amid a gathering of his past military comrades and scores of mourners, late Major General Sanath Kumara Vamadewa Panabokke (Retd) bade farewell to the Nation during a military funeral that took place at the.....


12 SLLI Troops Plant Coconut Saplings

2020-09-07

Troops of the 12 Sri Lanka Light Infantry under Command to the 59 Division of the Security Forces Mullaittivu planted coconut saplings at Wadduwakal Kannagi Amman Temple premises on 2 September on a suggestion, made by Major General Jagath Rathnayake, Commander, Security Forces Mullaittivu and on the directions of Major General Priyantha Perera, General Officer Commanding 59 Division.