Battalion Support Weapons Course - 100 Concludes at ITC Minneriya

The Battalion Support Weapons Course - 100 (2024II), designed for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers, began on 07 May 2024 and concluded on 22 August 2024 at the Infantry Training Centre (ITC) in Minneriya with the participation of 48 Other Ranks.

Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) Hosts an Educative Lecture

Under the guidance of Major General J.P.C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander of Security Forces (Wanni), the Directorate of Legal Services, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Law conducted a lecture at the Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) auditorium on 21 August 2024.

56 Infantry Division Troops Commended for CIJW Course Success

The General Officer Commanding of the 56 Infantry Division commended 32 troops from the Division who attended the CIJW Course No. 37 at the Army Training School (ATS) in Maduruoya.

Troops Engage in Friendly Cricket Match during Mithra Shakthi Exercise

As part of the ongoing Mithra Shakthi Joint Military Exercise, troops of India and Sri Lanka engaged in a friendly cricket match at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya on 21 August 2024 aiming to foster camaraderie and cooperation between the two nations.

‘NCOs’ Leadership & Career Development Course - 57 at CTS Ends

The Non-Commissioned Officers’ ‘Leadership and Career Development’ Course - 57 at the Combat Training School (CTS) in Ampara concluded with certificates awarding ceremony on 17 August 2024.

Basic Disaster Response Training Course No. 23 Ends at SLACDRT

The Basic Disaster Response Training Course No. 23 concluded on 14 August 2024 at the Sri Lanka Army Centre for Disaster Response Training (SLACDRT), Gampola.

Troops Complete Motorboat Training for Effective Flood Rescue Operations

Under the guidance of Major General K.H.M.S Wikramaratne RSP, General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division, a Special Basic Outboard Motor Boat and Oar Boat Training Course was organized for 68 Officers and Other Ranks.

Graduation Ceremony of Urban Fighting Course No: 03 Held at Monkey Bridge

The Graduation Ceremony of the Urban Fighting Course - No: 03, which was conducted by the Special Forces Training School, was held on 12 August 2024 at the 4 Special Forces Regiment in Monkey Bridge with the participation of 02 Officers and 59 Non-Commissioned Officers.

Vehicle Maintenance Workshop Conducted by 23 Infantry Division

Under the guidance of Major General W.P. Kariyawasam, General Officer Commanding of the 23 Infantry Division, a workshop was conducted on 02 August 2024 at 23 Infantry Division to enhance vehicle maintenance knowledge among troops.

Indian Contingent Arrives in Sri Lanka for 'Mithrashakthi' Exercise

As a significant step in strengthening the bilateral relationship between Sri Lanka and India, the annual joint military exercise 'Mithrashakti' is set to take place from 12 to 25 August 2024 at Maduruoya. The Indian Army contingent participating in this exercise arrived at Mattala Airport on 12 August 2024. Upon arrival, the Indian Army personnel were warmly welcomed by the Director General Infantry, Major General S.W.B Welagedara RSP VSV USP ndc, Director of the Mithrashakti Military Exercise, Major General U.K.D.D.P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, officials of the High Commission of India and Senior Officers.