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New Commandant of IPSOTSL Assumes Duties

2024-12-10

Brigadier M.K.L.A. De Silva RSP USP psc assumed duties as the 16th Commandant of the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) during a brief ceremony held at the IPSOTSL on 9 December 2024.


12 SLLI Celebrates Its 17th Anniversary

2024-12-10

12th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) celebrated its 17th Anniversary on 03 December 2024 with customary military formalities under the guidance of Major V.B.T.K. Kodithuwakku RSP, the Commanding Officer of 12 SLLI.


Troops of 3 (V) VIR and 3 (V) SLAWC Organized the Essential School Items Donation Programme

2024-12-10

The troops of 3 (V) Battalion of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and 3 (V) Regiment of Women Corps organized a school accessories donation programme at Lathpadura Primary School in Sandunpura on 06 December 2024.


Newly Appointed General Officer Commanding of 14 Infantry Division Assumes Duties

2024-12-09

Major General K.J.N.M.P.K. Nawarathna RWP RSP ndu assumed duties as the 12th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 14 Infantry Division on 6 December 2024 at the Division Headquarters.


Commander, Security Forces (Wanni) Visits Under Command Battalions of 54 Infantry Division

2024-12-09

Major General J.P.C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander, Security Forces (Wanni), visited 11 Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment, 4th Battalion of Gajaba Regiment, 4th Battalion of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 10 (V) Gemunu Watch, and 5 (V) Mechanized Infantry Regiment, on 07 December 2024.


SLA Bids Farewell Ceremony to Outgoing Major General

2024-12-08

Gunner family bid farewell to Major General C.S Munasinghe WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc IG on 6 December 2024. The farewell ceremony was held at the Artillery Regimental Centre, in accordance with the customs and rich traditions of the Gunners.


Newly Appointed GOC of 24 Infantry Division Assumes Duties

2024-12-07

Major General H.C.L Galappatthi RSP USP assumed duties as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 24 Infantry Division on 4 December 2024, amidst religious blessings.


14 (V) GW Completes Battalion Training Course

2024-12-07

The 14 (V) Battalion of the Gemunu Watch (GW) successfully completed the Battalion Training Course at the Infantry Battalion Training School in Galkulama on 5 December 2024.


GOC of 55 Infantry Division Visits 553 Infantry Brigade and Under Command Battalions

2024-12-07

Major General B.G.S Fernando USP Hdmc psc, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 55 Infantry Division, visited the 553 Infantry Brigade and its under command Battalions on 02 December 2024.


24 Infantry Division Celebrates its 11th Anniversary

2024-12-07

The 24 Infantry Division recently celebrated its 11th Anniversary under the guidance of Major General W.L.A.C Perera RWP RSP USP, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 24 Infantry Division, on 26 October 2024.