Defender of the Nation
The Unit Coaches Course No. 50 was conducted at the Marksmanship and Sniper Training School (MSTS) in Diyatalawa from 13th November 2024 to 30th December 2024, under the supervision of Brigadier R.P. Munipura RWP RSP, the Commandant of MSTS. A total of 06 Officers and 28 Other Ranks participated in the course.
Heavy rainfall in the Welikanda area caused the Magulpokuna Tank to overflow, resulting in significant damage to the road connecting Magulpokuna and Kalingawila. In response to this disaster, the 23 Infantry Division, together with troops from the 9th Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA), commenced rapid reconstruction efforts on 02 January 2025.
Major General U.L.J.S Perera RSP USP psc of the Gemunu Watch, assumed office on 01 January 2025 as the new Military Secretary (MS) of the Sri Lanka Army at the Army Headquarters during a brief ceremony.
Major General U.K.D.D.P. Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc officially assumed duties as the Director General General Staff (DGGS) at Army Headquarters on 31 December 2024, during a formal ceremony held at the General Staff Branch.
2025-01-03
The troops of 7 Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) and 5 SLSC constructed a new house for Senior Non-Commissioned Officer on 28 December 2024 at Kirindawa in Kuliyapitiya.
The Christmas Carols Wanni 2024, organized by the 56 Infantry Division, was held at the “Cultural Hall” in Vavuniya on 29 December 2024, under the guidance of Major General K.N.D Karunapala RSP ndc, General Officer Commanding of the 56 Infantry Division.
2025-01-01
The Army War College (AWC) in Buttala celebrated its 3rd Anniversary on 17 December 2024.
Major General M.P.N.A Muthumala USP psc, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 51 Infantry Division, visited the 511 Infantry Brigade and the 9th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) on 30 December 2024.
The Inter-Battalion Sports Championship of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) successfully concluded at the Regimental Centre of MIR on 29 December 2024.
Under the guidance of Brigadier I.P. Jayasinghe RWP, Commander of the 541 Infantry Brigade, troops of the 541 Infantry Brigade conducted a Dengue Prevention Campaign on 30 December 2024 at the Government Tamil Mixed School in Kalliyadi.