The military funeral of the late Brigadier N.G.G.S Thilakarathne (Retd) of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR), who served the country for over 32 years, was held on Monday (20 January) afternoon at the Mahaiyawa Cemetery.
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The Sri Lanka Army, under the guidance of the Commander of the Army, has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the well-being of its veterans by organising a medical camp for disabled military personnel. This significant initiative is scheduled to take place from 20th to 24th January 2025 at Ranaviru Sevana, Ragama, to address the healthcare needs of Army veterans in and around the Colombo province.
Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE), addressed Senior Officers and Officers of the Corps on 20th January 2025 at the Home of Sappers, Mattegoda.
Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Commandant (Overlooking) of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited the 5th (V) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry, 2nd (V) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, 4th (V) Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps, and the 1st Sri Lanka Rifle Corps on 16th January 2025.
Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, the Commandant (Overlooking) of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited the 3rd (Volunteer) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (3 (V) SLSR) on 14th January 2025.
The 2024 National Beach Sepaktakraw Championship, organised by the Sri Lanka National Sepaktakraw Association, concluded on 19th January 2025 at Mount Lavinia Beach. The Sri Lanka Army men's and women's Sepaktakraw teams emerged victorious in both the men's and women's events.
Under the guidance of Commander of the Army, Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Commandant (Overlooking) of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), addressed SLAVF Officers on 21st January 2025, focusing on aligning military efforts with the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, launched by HE the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, the Commandant (Overlooking) of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited the 2nd (V) Battalion of the Gajaba Regiment (2 (V) GR) on 17th January 2025.
Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, SM, the Assistant Defence Adviser of the High Commission of India to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, on 16th January 2025.
Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, the Commander of the Security Forces (West) and the Commandant (Overlooking) of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), awarded financial grants to Officers pursuing advanced military studies at the SLAVF Headquarters on 10th January 2025.