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61 Infantry Division Inaugurates Newly Constructed Holiday Bungalow and Other Ranks’ Accommodation

2024-02-05

A significant milestone was achieved in enhancing the wellbeing of the Army personnel as the newly built accommodation facility for Other Ranks and...
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54 Infantry Division Troops Educated in 'Effective Utilization of Social Media'

2024-02-05

Troops of 54 Infantry Division attended an informative lecture on 'How to Utilize Social Media and the Impact of Betting Applications.' Captain D.G.D.A.U Dambagolla, the Officer Commanding, Signal Squadron of the 54 Infantry Division, led the educational session, with the participation of 150 Officers and Other Ranks.
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1 Corps Officers Educated on Current Affairs

2024-02-05

1 Corps organized an educational session on β€˜Current Affairs’ at the 1 Corps premises with the participation of Officers serving at 1 Corps, its affiliated Battalions and Security Forces - Jaffna on Wednesday (31 Jan) under the directions of Major General S.B Amunugama RWP RSP ndu, Commander of 1 Corps.
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68 Division Troops Launch Donation of Tables & Dry Ration for Needy Families

2024-02-05

Troops of 68 Infantry Division organized an initiative to contribute dining tables and dry ration packs for needy families in Puthukkudiyiruppu area. The event took place at 3 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) premises on 30 January 2024.
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20 SLSR Troops Offer Lunch to Differently-abled Residential Inmates at Hadapangala

2024-02-05

Troops of 20 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (20 SLSR) of 12 Infantry Division provided a delicious lunch to differently-abled residential inmates at the Wellawaya, Hadapangala Care Home, maintained by the 'Hadapanagalla Meth Seva Foundation' on 30 January 2024.
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Newly-Promoted Major Generals Receive Symbols of Authority from Army Chief

2024-02-05

Two recently promoted Major Generals of the Army, Major General P.N Godellawatta USP psc of Sri Lanka Engineers and Major General U.L.J.S Perera RSP USP psc of Gemunu Watch, called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General...
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Honouring the Legacy of Warrant Officer 1 A.K Ramanadan (Rtd) in a Solemn Military Funeral

2024-02-05

The military funeral of Warrant Officer 1 A.K Ramanadan (Rtd) of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) took place following Hindu rituals on Friday (26 January) at Avarangal General Cemetery in Jaffna.
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New Commander, SF - J Visits 51 Infantry Division

2024-02-05

Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna (SF - J) made his maiden visit to 51 Infantry Division at Kopay and its under command Brigades...
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Sri Lanka Celebrates 76th Independence Day with Pride at Galle Face Green

2024-02-04

The 76th National Independence Day of Sri Lanka was celebrated on 04 February 2024, at Galle Face Green in Colombo under the theme 'Hadamu Aluth Ratak' (Let's Build a New Country). The ceremony was presided over by His Excellency the President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accompanied by the Honourable Prime Minister and a distinguished gathering of multi-religious leaders, diplomats, ministers, military officers, civil dignitaries, and invitees.
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Promotions Given to 211 Officers & 1239 Other Ranks on 76th Independence Day

2024-02-04

Hon President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence and Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu...
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