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GOC of 58 Infantry Division Visits Under Command Units

2024-05-28

Major General C.A. Rajapaksha RSP, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 58 Infantry Division, commenced his official visits to the under-command Brigades and Battalions on 17 May 2024.


1 Corps Troops Join Island Wide Vesak Celebrations

2024-05-28

Troops of the 1 Corps organized a colorful Vesak Zone under the guidance of Major General S.B Amunugama RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of 1 Corps during 23 - 25 May 2024 at Iranamadu area.


541 Infantry Brigade Troops Hold ‘Dansela’

2024-05-28

Troops of the 541 Infantry Brigade held a ‘Rice Dansela’ (free eatery) at Mannars on account of the Vesak Poya Day (24 May 2024).


Swift Action by 561 Infantry Brigade Following Train-Elephant Collision

2024-05-28

A passenger train travelling from Kankasanthurei to Anuradhapura collided with a herd of wild elephants, causing significant disruption and endangering animal lives.


23 Infantry Division Hosts Successful Blood Donation Programme

2024-05-28

23 Infantry Division hosted a blood donation programme on 22 May 2024, with the participation of the under-command Brigade and Battalions, in collaboration with the Blood Transfusion Center of Batticaloa College of Nursing.


Assistance Provided to Flood-Affected Areas in Puttalam District

2024-05-28

With the onset of the southwest monsoon, heavy showers exceeding 100mm occurred in most parts of the Puttalam District, resulting in widespread flooding. The affected areas faced significant challenges, including a need for cooked...


SF - East Troops Join Island Wide Vesak Celebrations

2024-05-27

Troops of the Security Forces – East (SF-East) organized a colorful Vesak Zone under the guidance of Major General S.A Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc, Commander, SF-East during 23 - 26 May 2024 at Welikanda town.


Provost Marshal of the Sri Lanka Army Visits 3 SLCMP

2024-05-27

The Provost Marshal of the Sri Lanka Army, Brigadier R.D Sallay ndc, visited the 3 Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (3 SLCMP) on 22 May 2024.


Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc Assumes Duties as 23rd Colonel Commandant of SLE

2024-05-27

Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc assumed duties as the 23rd Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) on May 22...


Army Logistic Command Bids Farewell to Outgoing Commander Logistics Command

2024-05-27

Major General M.W.T.C Mettananda USP ndc concluded his tenure as the Commander Logistics Command on 21 May 2024.