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Under the guidance of Mrs. Thushari Abeysinghe, the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps Seva Vanitha Branch (SLAGSC-SVB), a special Children's Activity Day was organized on 26 October at the APTS Gymnasium in Panagoda, in celebration of World Children's Day.

The Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) marked its 143rd anniversary on 23 October 2024, with a series of commemorative events.

Major General K.A.U. Kodithuwakku RSP USP psc IG, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 11Infantry Division, made an official visit to the 5th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry camp on 25 October 2024.

At the request of Brigadier P. Vithanage, Director of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME), FERENTINO Tyre Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s leading tyre manufacturers, hosted an educational one-day workshop on 25 October 2024. The programme included a factory visit and a technical session designed to enhance the knowledge of EME personnel.

The newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) WWV, RWP and two Bars, RSP and Bar, USP, MMSc (Strat Stu - China), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), fndu (China), psc, paid a formal courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters on 28 October 2024.

Brigadier K.T.P. De Silva RSP ndu psc, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 61 Infantry Division, conducted an official visit to the 572 Infantry Brigade and its under command Battalions on 20 and 21 October 2024.

An Indian dance workshop was conducted on 25 October 2024 at the Directorate of Army Bands & Performing Arts by an Indian dancer, Mrs Moumita Pal. Four Officers and ninety Other Ranks of the Directorate participated in the session.

An Indian dance workshop was conducted on 25 October 2024 at the Directorate of Army Bands & Performing Arts by an Indian dancer, Mrs Moumita Pal. Four Officers and ninety Other Ranks of the Directorate participated in the session.

Mrs. Chathuri Sumedha officially assumed duties as the new Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps Seva Vanitha Branch (SLAWC-SVB), on 23 October 2024 at the SLAWC Regimental Headquarters.

Major General J.K.R Jayakody RWP USP, General Officer Commanding of the 58 Infantry Division, visited the 583 Infantry Brigade in Kurunegala on 20 October 2024.