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MSTS Inaugurates its Newly-constructed 500 m Sniper Range
2023-12-18
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army on the invitation of Major General W.P Kariyawasam, Commandant, Marksmanship Sniper Training School (MSTS) inaugurated the newly-constructed 500 m-long sniper...
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BSW - 98 Course Attendees Awarded at ITC
2023-12-17
The certificate-awarding ceremony of the three-month long Battalion Support Weapon (BSW) Course - 98 for Non-Commissioned Officers got underway at Minneriya Infantry Training Centre (ITC) on 16 December.
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VFTS at Diyatalawa Opens its New Facility for Warrant Officers & Sergeants
2023-12-17
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu at the invitation of Colonel J.A.G Jayarathne KSP Commandant at Volunteer Force Training School (VFTS) in Diyatalawa this morning (17) as the Chief Guest...
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541 Infantry Brigade Troops Learn about 'Snake Handling'
2023-12-16
Three Officers and 120 Other Ranks of the 541 Infantry Brigade under the 54 Infantry Division underwent training on Snake Handling during an awareness programme conducted at 10 (V) Gemunu Watch camp in Mannar on Friday (15 December 2023).
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Budding Officer Cadets at SLMA Impress Invitees Presenting their Academic Input of Global Affairs
2023-12-16
The presentation of the final research study of Officer Cadets at Diyatalawa Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), set to pass out ceremonially on Saturday (16) after receiving their commission during an eye-catching and elegant...
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16 GR Troops Initiate Donation of Educational Accessories for Pre-School Kids
2023-12-16
16 Gajaba Regiment (GR) troops of the 143 Infantry Brigade under the 14 Infantry Division initiated and coordinated a donation of school accessories among kids at Mailankulam Ranmuthu pre-school...
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Now, Wanni Troops Volunteer to Rescue Flood-hit Civilians in Mannar
2023-12-16
Troops of the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni rose to the occasion and promptly facilitated the safe movement of more than 359 civilians, stranded in flood-hit areas of Pali Aru...
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New Deputy Chief of Staff Undertakes First Visit to His Mother Regiment
2023-12-16
The newly-appointed Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army, Major General S.P.A.I.M.B Samarakoon Hdmc Lsc upon assumption of his new office at the Army Headquarters paid his first courtesy visit...
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541 Infantry Brigade Troops Give Their Share to Proposed 'Coconut Triangle'
2023-12-16
Taking one more step further, 541 Infantry Brigade troops of the 54 Infantry Division as per guidelines given by the Commander, Security Forces-Wanni gave their share to the ongoing coconut...
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12 SLNG Troops in 232 Brigade Launch Flood Relief Operations
2023-12-16
Troops in the 12 Sri Lanka National Guard of the 232 Infantry Brigade under the 23 Infantry Division rose to the occasion and promptly facilitated the safe movement of more than 150 civilians, stranded in flooded areas...
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