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Commander Commends Major General Jaliya Senarathna’s Dedicated Services

2020-09-07

With the objective of extending his best wishes on the eve of retirement, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army recently invited Major General Jaliya Senarathna...


512 Brigade Troops Engage in Massive 'Kumbuk' Planting in Jaffna

2020-09-07

With the objective of turning the arid Jaffna peninsula to be a lush greenery by enhancing the density of its rain forest coverage, the 512 Brigade of the 51 Division of the Security Force HQ-Jaffna with the support of its under command troops in Allaipiddy area...


SLSC Colonel Commandant Unveils Photo Gallery of Retired and Serving Major Generals

2020-09-07

A new photo gallery of retired and serving Major Generals in the Corps of Sri Lanka Signals (SLSC) was inaugurated on Saturday (05) at the SLSC Regimental Headquarters on a suggestion...


SLMA Officer Cadets Undertake Study Tours to Kilinochchi & Jaffna SFHQs

2020-09-07

46 Officer Cadets from Intake- 88 who are undergoing military training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) made familiarization visits to Security Force Headquarters Kilinochchi and Jaffna during 3-4 September.


New Director Recruiting Begins His Office

2020-09-07

Brigadier Nandana Dunuwila of the Gamunu Watch assumed office as the Director, Directorate of Recruiting in Kohuwala on Monday (31) during a brief ceremony, attended by several Senior Officers.


New Provost Marshal Makes Field Visit to 5 SLCMP

2020-09-07

Brigadier Anil Lakshman Illangakoon upon assumption of duties as the Provost Marshal of the Sri Lanka Army made his maiden field visit to the 5th Battalion of Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police at Kilinochchi on 04th September 2020.


Major Gen (retd) S.V Panabokke Expires

2020-09-05

Major General (Retd) Sanath Kumara Vamadewa Panabokke of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment passed away on 04 September 2020. His remains are now lying at Jayaratne 'Respect' Funeral Parlour for final respect. The ceremonial military funeral will take place...


Retiring SLA Senior Officer Saluted in Farewell Parade

2020-09-05

The Regimental Headquarters of Sri Lanka Artillery at Panagoda recently during a ceremony bade farewell to one of its outgoing senior Officers, Major General Kumara Samarasinghe who has served the Army for over 34 years.


More Expatriates Set to Return Home - NOCPCO

2020-09-05

As of this morning (05), 04 more persons were confirmed positive to COVID-19 epidemic. Those 04 expatriates included 2 from India in quarantine at Dambulla Green Paradise Hotel QC, 01 from the Philippines in quarantine at Uswetakeiyyawa Sea Shine Hotel QC and....


Officer Cadets at SLMA Familiarizes with Mullaittivu Areas

2020-09-05

Forty six Officer Cadets currently following the Officer Cadets' Course No-88 at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) in Diyatalawa were taken on a tour to the Security Force HQ - Mullaittivu and Mullaittivu area on Thursday (3) as part of their study module.