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Kilinochchi Commander Makes Field Visits

2020-02-26

With the intention of supporting the smooth conduct of affairs in the area, Major General Jayantha Gunaratne, Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi (SF-KLN) on Thursday (20) called at the office of the Deputy Director of Education in Kilinochchi, Principal at....


Sinha Regiment Felicitates Newly-Promoted Majors General

2020-02-26

Adding a historic memory and happiness to infantrymen in the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR), four newly-promoted SLSR Majors General were hosted to a felicitation on Monday (24) at the SLSR Regimental Centre HQ at Ambepussa in accordance....


Major General Abrew Greeted in his Mother Regiment upon Promotion

2020-02-25

Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regiment HQ at Panagoda on Wednesday (19) extended its greetings to one of its brilliant Senior Officers, Major General Wasantha Abrew, Director Plans at the Army Headquarters upon his visit to the HQ at Panagoda after....


Zambian Army Commander Calls on Navy Commander

2020-02-25

The visiting Zambia's Army Commander, Lieutenant General W.M Sikazwe psc DIP (DSS) MA (DSS) during the rest of his itinerary on Monday (24) in Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Navy Headquarters.


Zambian Army Chief Pays Courtesies on Air Force Commander

2020-02-25

The Zambian Republic’s Army Commander, Lieutenant General W.M Sikazwe psc DIP (DSS) MA (DSS), now in Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at the Air Force Headquarters, Colombo...


Military Policemen Deployed To Assist City Traffic Police During Peak Hours

2020-02-25

Members of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) of the Army on the guidelines given by the acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva have now been deployed...


Zambian Army Chief to Prepare MOU with Sri Lanka Army for Exchange of Training Modules

2020-02-25

“I wish to convey on behalf of my dedication and greetings to the President of this Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Prime Minister, Army Chief and all the people in Sri Lanka, this great Nation.


‘Kapruk Pooja’ Coincides with 40th Anniversary of Commando Regiment

2020-02-25

To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Commando Regiment (CR), Commandos on the guidelines given by their Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Pradeep Silva launched a special ‘Kapuk Pooja’ arrangement at the historic Swarnamali Stupa in Anuradhapura....


28th Anniversary of 3 SLCMP Marked

2020-02-25

The 28th anniversary commemoration of the 3 Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) took place on Monday (24) at the 3 SLCMP HQ in Galkulama, Anuradhapura.


Army Contributes to Promotion of Football Skills among Mullaittivu Youths

2020-02-25

Hundreds of football players, attached to 27 civil football clubs, expected to take part in the 68 Division HQ-organized football tournament attended its inaugural ceremony on Sunday (23) at Iranapalai St Anthony’s playground.