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Central Troops Extinguish Sudden Bush Fire

2020-08-03

Troops of the Security Forces Central (SF-C) rushed and assisted to extinguish a sudden bush fire that erupted in the general area of Kalu Ambathenna in Diyatalawa Divisional Secretariat on Wednesday (05).


Brig Sisira Pilapitiya, New 55 Division GOC Assumes Office

2020-08-03

Brigadier Sisira Pilapitiya, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 55 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) assumed office at the 55 Division Headquarters, Kaddaikadu, Jaffna on Thursday (30 ) during a brief ceremony of...


SLNG Colonel of the Regiment Makes Formal Visit to 3 SLNG Camp

2020-08-03

Major General Rasika Fernando, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Army Headquarters and Colonel of the Regiment Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) after assumption of office made his first formal visit to the 3 Sri Lanka National Guard at Kawanthissapura.....


Mullaittivu Commander Calls at 682 Brigade

2020-08-03

Colonel Chaminda Galappaththi, Commander, 682 Brigade warmly received Major General Jagath Rathnayake, the newly-appointed Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu when the latter made his first formal visit to the 682 Brigade Headquarters on Friday (31).


Army Engineer Troops Begin Development Work along Kolawenigama - Lankagama Road

2020-08-03

Army Engineer troops on the directions of the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army have undertaken one more road development project along Deniyaya- Lankagama road following a...


Sinha Mela ‘Raffle Draw - 2020’ Picks Winners

2020-08-03

The raffle draw of the ‘Sinha Mela Education Trade and Musical Extravaganza’ of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment got underway on Friday (31) at the Regimental HQ of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) at Ambepussa, chaired by Commander Security Forces...


Central Troops Extinguish Sudden Bush Fire

2020-08-03

Troops of the Security Forces Central (SF-C) rushed and assisted to extinguish a sudden bush fire that erupted in the general area of Kithal Ella in Bandarawela Divisional Secretariat on Saturday (1). 30 troops including two Officers of the...


SLLI's New Colonel of the Regiment, Maj. Gen Jayaweera Assumes Office

2020-08-01

Major General Jayanath Jayaweera, one of the most outstanding senior officers in the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regiment on Friday (31) amidst religious and military formalities assumed office as the 12th Colonel of the Regiment,


Kilinochchi Commander Continues His Familiarization Visits

2020-08-01

The Commander Security Forces Killinochchi, Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda made official visits to the 9 Field Engineer (SLE) Regiment and 4 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Army Women's (SLAWC) Corps on Saturday (01) as part of his familiarization visits.


Former Commander Opens SLLI Office Complex

2020-07-31

The ground floor of the proposed fully-equipped three-storied office complex for administrative purposes of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regimental Headquarters at Panagoda was ceremonially inaugurated on Wednesday (29) by its pioneering architect...