Military Highlights
Flood Assistance Provided to Commuters in Katunayake

Due to the heavy rainfall in recent days caused by adverse weather conditions, the Katunayake, Awariwatta area in the Gampaha district has experienced significant flooding. In response to this emergency, the 141 Infantry...
61 Infantry Division Celebrates 16th Anniversary

61 Infantry Division celebrated its 16th anniversary amidst military formalities under the guidance of Major General K.H.M.S Wikramaratne RSP, the General Officer Commanding, 61 Infantry Division.
Troops of 19 SLNG Return Deity Sumana Saman Statue Marking End of Pilgrimage Season

Troops of 19 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG), as has been the practice in previous years took back the replica of the deity, Sumana Saman statue along with its other venerated paraphernalia from the Sri Pada...
MUAY THAI Combat Self-Defence Course Enhances Special Forces Skills

The Special Forces Regiment recently concluded a rigorous MUAY THAI Combat Self-Defence course under the guidance of Colonel of the Regiment Special Forces and General Officer Commanding...
Major General U.L.J.S Perera RSP USP psc Assumes Duties as 38th Commandant of SLMA

Major General U.L.J.S Perera RSP USP psc assumed duties as the 38th Commandant of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) on 03 June 2024.
Troops Assist Flood Victims in Matara District

Troops of the 61 Infantry Division conducted a rescue mission to aid flood victims in the Matara District, specifically in Kadduwa, Wellathota, and Dolegoda Regional Secretariat Divisions on 03 June 2024.
Army Personnel Safeguard Essential Vaccines and Evacuate Medical Staff in Athuraliya

Under the supervision of the Commander of the 613 Infantry Brigade, a rescue mission was conducted at the Athuraliya Medical Officer of Health office on 04 June 2014.
Troops of RVAPL Undertake Pilgrimage to Kataragama

Troops of the Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL) Alawwa participated in a two-day pilgrimage to Kataragama from 29 to 30 May 2024. The event, conducted under the guidance of Brigadier M.G.A.N.B Mahathuwakkara RWP RSP ndc,..
Major General L Abeywardena (Rtd) USP of SLASC Passes Away

Major General L Abeywardena (Rtd) USP of Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC) passed away on Monday (03 June 2024) due to a brief illness at the Colombo Army Hospital, Narahenpita. He was 65 years of age at the time of his demise.
Officer Cadets Visit Headquarters 1 Corps

Officer Cadets from Intakes 92A, 93B, and SC 21 of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) visited the Headquarters 1 Corps as part of their course curriculum on 31 May 2024. This visit was designed to provide them with first-hand exposure to the function of field formations.