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Troops of 9 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment conducted a cleaning program at Somadevi Vidyalaya, Somapura, Trincomalee on 01 February 2024, with the participation of parents and teachers.

6 Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (6 SLAC) arranged its Unit Symposium themed ‘The National Security and Operational Readiness of the Current Armoured Fleet of Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, and the Employment of Armour in Counter-Insurgency Scenarios’ on 26 January 2024. Major General K.M.P.S.B Kulatunga RSP ndc psc, the General Officer Commanding, 54 Infantry Division, presided over the event.

The Insignia Awarding Ceremony of Basic Airborne Course - MNDF 04 was held at the Army Headquarters on 06 February 2024. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army graced the ceremony as the chief guest.

The 9th SRIMED contingent in South Sudan, comprising 9 Officers and 43 Other Ranks, returned to Sri Lanka on 05 February after completing their tour of duty at the South Sudan Level 2...

55 Infantry Division conducted a cultural event plus school items donation programme for 103 students on 04 February 2024 at ‘Nelum Piyasa’ theater, Iranamadu in line with the 76th National Independence Day celebrations as a goodwill gesture to maintain strong bond with the community in Kilinochchi District,

Under the direction of the General Officer Commanding, 52 Infantry Division, Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, troops of 523 Infantry Brigade organized a blood donation...

The General Officer Commanding, 22 Infantry Division, Major General P.A.M Peiris RSP USP psc, officially opened a newly constructed lecture hall, TV room, and rest room at the headquarters...

Sixteen members of the Maha Sangha, led by Venerable Diyadora Mettananda Thero, Chief Incumbent of Kandeyaya Mettarama Temple, embarked on Sri Pada pilgrimage tour on 31 January 2024. Recognizing the challenging climb involved, 19 Sri Lanka National Guard (19 SLNG) troops readily offered their assistance. Six soldiers from the 19 SLNG actively supported the young monks throughout the journey, ensuring their safe and timely arrival at the summit.

The 10th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) departed Sri Lanka early this morning (06 February), to assume duties at the Level-2 SRIMED Hospital in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

A delegation from India's High Defence Management Course (HDMC), led by Commodore Sunil Kumar, Head of the Department of the Indian Naval Academy, currently on a five-days overseas study tour (OST) (05 - 09 February) as part of the course curriculum, called...