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Global Buddhist Conferences Held in Jaffna

2024-06-28

The 20th General Conference of the World Buddhist Sangha Youth was held at Nagadeepaya Rajamaha Viharaya on 22 June 2024, followed by the 5th General Conference of the World Alliance of Buddhists...


Inter Battalion Drill Competition – 2024 of SLAWC

2024-06-28

The Inter Battalion Drill Competition – 2024 of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) was conducted on 14 June 2024 at the Training School of SLAWC.


IPSOTSL Welcomes Australian Peace Operations Training Delegation

2024-06-28

The Commanding Officer of Peace Operations Training Centre – Australia, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Webbe and Australian Defence Advisor to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Colonel Amanda Johnston, CSC...


Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Basic Steward Course

2024-06-28

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Basic Steward Course, conducted by 'Laya Beach' Hotel in Wadduwa, took place on 18 June 2024. The course was conducted for 45 days with the participation of 09 students from...


Sri Lankan Army Athletes Shine at 2nd Asian Throwing Championship

2024-06-27

Staff Sergeant H.L.N.D Lekamge and Corporal R.M.S.J Ranasinghe, representing the Sri Lankan Army, showcased exceptional skill at the 2nd Asian Throwing...


18 VIR Conducts Beach Cleaning Programme

2024-06-27

18 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR), in partnership with Kalmunai Base Hospital staff and the 'Lyca Gnanam' Foundation, conducted a beach cleaning initiative along the Kalmunai coastline.


Colonel Commandant, CES Visits Engineer Services Central Workshop, Habarakada

2024-06-26

Major General I.A.N.B Perera RWP USP ndu psc, the Military Secretary (MS) of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) visited the Engineer Services...


SFHQ-Wanni Bids Farewell to Outgoing Commander

2024-06-26

The Security Force Headquarters – Wanni (SFHQ -Wanni) formally held the farewell ceremony for the Outgoing Commander SFHQ – Wanni, Major General W.P.A.D.W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu...


Prefects' Investiture Ceremony at Swarnamali Girls' College, Kandy

2024-06-26

The Prefects’ Investiture Ceremony at Swarnamali Girls College, Kandy was held on 25 June 2024 and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 11 Infantry Division, Major General R.M.M Ranasinghe WWV RWP RSP...


Troops of 243 Infantry Brigade Pays Last Respect to Rehabilitated Former LTTE Member

2024-06-26

P. Vasanthan, a 43-year-old rehabilitated former LTTE member, residing in the Vavunathivu - Kannakuda area, passed away on 19 June 2024. His last rites were performed on 20 June 2024...