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59 Division GOC Upon His Promotion Given Welcome

2020-02-27

A Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour parade in conformity with military traditions saluted Major General W.L.P.W Perera, General Officer Commanding, 59 Division, when he upon elevation of his rank arrived at the 59 Division HQ premises in Nanthikadal on Tuesday (25).


Women’s Corps New Colonel Commandant Takes Office

2020-02-27

Major General Prasanna Chandrasekara on Wednesday (26) took over office of Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) at the SLAWC Regimental HQ in Borella during a brief ceremony.


New MIR Colonel of Regiment Visits 3 MIR

2020-02-27

Major General A.G.D.N Jayasundera, Colonel of the Regiment, Mechanized Infantry Regiment paid his first official visit to the 3rd Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment on Wednesday (26).


Jaffna Commander Visits 3 Brigades

2020-02-27

Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna, made field visits to 511, 515 and 513 Brigade Headquarters under the 51 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) on Saturday (22).


Military Police New Colonel Commandant Assumes Office

2020-02-27

A Guard Turnout and a military parade at the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) HQ at Polhengoda, Colombo 5 saluted its new Colonel Commandant, Major General L. P. R Premalal on Wednesday (26) when he arrived at the HQ to take his new office.


SLSC Regimental HQ Welcomes New Colonel Commandant

2020-02-27

The Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) presented military honours and warm greetings to the newly-appointed Colonel Commandant, Major General Prabhath Dematanpitiya when he arrived at the SLSC Regimental Headquarters at Panagoda on Wednesday (26) to...


Zambian Army Commander Full of Praise to His Counterpart for Arrangements

2020-02-26

The customary banquet in honour of the visiting Zambian Army Commander, Lieutenant General W.M Sikazwe psc DIP (DSS) MA (DSS) got underway Monday (24) evening at Kingsbury Hotel...


Zambian Army Chief Interacts with DSCSC Undergraduates

2020-02-26

Sapugaskanda Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) on Tuesday (25) afternoon hosted a cordial reception to the visiting Zambian Army Commander, Lieutenant General W.M Sikazwe psc DIP (DSS) MA (DSS) and his delegation.


65 & 66 Divisions Do More Community Projects

2020-02-26

Troops of the 19 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) of the 65 Division on Sunday (23) on the directions of Major General D.M.H.D Bandara, General Officer Commanding, 65 Division joined a tree planting programme inside the Iranamathanagar Sebamale Matha....


Donation of School Items for Students at Pooneryn Maduvilnadu Primary School

2020-02-26

Consequent to a sponsorship provided by a Southern donor, troops of the 24 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) assisted and coordinated the donation of a consignment of school accessories to 18 students at Maduwinadu Government....