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Thurstan College Extends Warm Reception & Felicitates the Army COS

2024-04-30 19:45:59

Thurstan College, located in Colombo 07, warmly welcomed back one of its esteemed alumni, Major General W.H.K.S Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndu, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, during a felicitation ceremony held at the College premises on 29 April 2024.

Delegation of Pakistan Joint Staff Headquarters Visits Army Headquarters

2024-04-30 10:43:56

A delegation of the Joint Staff Headquarters of Pakistan during their tour in Sri Lanka arrived at the Army Headquarters on 29 April 2024 at the invitation of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army.

NVQ Qualified Armed Forces Personnel Awarded Certificates at Army HQ

2024-04-29 20:11:55

The final certificate-awarding ceremony for personnel who successfully qualified in the internationally recognised National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4 after completing various technical courses at the Ranaviru Resource Centre (RRC)...

Army Chief Presides the 8th Presidential Induction Ceremony of SLCOMM

2024-04-27 21:00:14

The 8th Presidential Induction Ceremony of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) got underway on Friday (26 Apr) at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu...

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News Features

Military Honours Salute Final Journey of Brigadier W.K Nanayakkara (Rtd)

2024-04-30 20:32:41

The military funeral of Brigadier W.K Nanayakkara (Rtd) of the Gajaba Regiment, who dedicated over 28 years serving the country, took place on Monday (29 Apr) evening at Mount Lavinia...

Officers’ Training Day Successfully Held at MIR Regiments

2024-04-30 20:19:15

The Officers’ Training Day for 2024 was successfully conducted at the Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) on 25 April 2024, with the active participation of Senior Officers and Officers.

Commander Security Forces - East Visits to 23 Infantry Division

2024-04-30 20:15:26

Major General S.A Kulathunge RWP RSP VSP USP psc, the Commander, Security Forces - East (SF -East), conducted his maiden official visit to the Headquarters 23 Infantry Division on 27 April 2024 after assuming duties as...

Security Forces - West Organizes a Meditation Session at Bodhirajarama Temple

2024-04-30 20:12:16

Following the conceptual layout of Major General S.W.M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndcpsc, the Commander, Security Forces Headquarters -West, and Head of Sri Lanka Army Buddhist...

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Cimic Activity

10 (V) CES Troops Renovate School Building

2024-04-30 20:10:14

Troops of 10 (V) Corps of Engineer Services successfully completed renovation of a school building at H/Tangalle Girls’ School. Tangalle and formally vested in school authorities on 10 April 2024.<....

Troops of 551 Infantry Brigade Launch Town Cleaning Project in Kilinochchi

2024-04-30 20:08:51

Troops of 551 Infantry Brigade under the command to the 55 Infantry Division, along with the Kilinochchi Police, Civil Security Department, and civil organizations, launched a joint cleaning campaign....

19 SLNG Organize an Educational Seminar at Laxapana Central School

2024-04-30 20:06:14

Following the conceptual layout of Commanding Officer of 19 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG), troops of 19 SLNG launched a project to assist G.C.E (O/L) students by conducting a seminar for them at La....

5 (V) SLA Begins Construction of a New House for Deserving Family

2024-04-29 20:50:13

5 (V) Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) troops laid a cornerstone to mark the beginning of construction of a new house on 25 April 2024, for a deserving family residing in Thalgaswewa, Kanthale.....

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Sewa Vanitha News

ASVU Donates a Medical Equipment for a Mother of a War Heroine

2024-04-30 19:47:57

Following the conceptual layout of Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) and the supervision of Brigadier N Mahavithana KSV Brigadier (Coordinating), a blood sugar monitor ....

SLEME - SVB Inaugurates 'BlueBell Monarch' Holiday Resort in Diyathalawa

2024-04-29 19:57:48

The 'BlueBell Monarch' Holiday Resort in Diyathalawa was inaugurated on 22 April 2024 by Mrs. Nandani Samarakoon, Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Seva Vanitha....

MIC-SVB New Chairperson Begins Her Role

2024-04-29 19:53:32

Mrs. Prasadini Ranasinghe assumed duties as the Chairperson of Military Intelligence Corps - Seva Vanitha Branch (MIC - SVB) on 20 April 2024 during a simple ceremony at MIC Regimental Headquarters....

SLACAL-SVB New Chairperson Begins Her Role

2024-04-29 19:47:15

Mrs. Varuni Kulatunge assumed duties as the 3rd Chairperson of Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock - Seva Vanitha Branch (SLACAL - SVB) on 04 April 2024 during a simple ceremony....

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Welfare News

19 SLNG Inaugurates a New Multi-Facility Complex

2024-04-29 20:18:27

19 Sri Lanka National Guard (19 SLNG) inaugurated its newly constructed multi-facility complex on 27 April 2024. Major P.S.R Perera, the Commanding Officer of 19 SLNG graced the event as the chief....

Inauguration of the Newly Constructed Indoor Badminton Stadium at SLAVF

2024-04-19 20:03:33

A newly constructed Indoor Badminton Stadium at the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer force (SLAVF) was declared open by Major General M.K Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndu, the Commandant, SLAVF together.......

IPSOTSL Distributes Dry Ration Packs to Support Civilian Employees

2024-04-17 16:57:17

The Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) distributed dry ration packs, each valued over Rs.5000.00, to the civilian employees of IPSOTSL on 10 April 2024.

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SFHQ – West Provids Dry Ration Packs for Civilian Staff

2024-04-12 16:31:49

Troops of Security Forces Headquarters – West (SFHQ-West), distributed dry ration packs each worth more than Rs. 5000.00 for 36 civil employees serving in the premises on 10 April 2024 coinciding w....

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Training

Officers’ Training Day Successfully Held at MIR Regiments

2024-04-30 20:19:33

The Officers’ Training Day for 2024 was successfully conducted at the Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) on 25 April 2024, with the active participation of Senior Officers and Officers.

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Maldives National Defence Forces Troops Complete Their Sharp Shooter Training Package at MSTS

2024-04-30 19:58:36

Maldives National Defence Forces Troops who were undergoing training at Sri Lanka recently completed their training package at the Marksmanship Sniper Training School (MSTS) ....

41 Complete ATGM Course at ITC, Minneriya

2024-04-30 19:55:13

The closing ceremony of the Anti-Tank Guided Missile Course (ATGM) No: 56 at Infantry Training Center (ITC) Minneriya was successfully held on 25 April 2024. ....

Inspirational Lecture on 'Proud Soldier' at the 21 Infantry Division

2024-04-30 19:52:52

A successful Psychological Operations Workshop aimed at boosting morale among members of the Sri Lanka Army was conducted at the premises of the 21 Infantry Division on 26 April 2024.....

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UN_Activities

Sri Lanka Guard Unit in Mali Celebrates Sinhala & Hindu New Year Festival

2024-04-22 13:46:20

The troops of Sri Lanka Guard Unit (SLGU) celebrated the Sinhala and Hindu New Year on 13 April 2024 at the Gao Super Camp premises in Mali under the guidance of Colonel W.W.N.P Wickramaarachchi, the....

Contingent Commander of 15th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company in UNIFIL Assumes Duties

2024-04-09 16:14:53

Lieutenant Colonel D.K.D Vithanage RSP assumed duties as the Contingent Commander of 15th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (FPC) in UNIFIL on 05 April 2024 at Sri Base Camp in Naqoura. ....

15th Contingent of SLFPC Departs for UN Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon

2024-04-03 19:46:33

The 15th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) left for Lebanon on 03 April 2024 amidst greetings and best wishes.....

14th contingent of SLFPC Returns Home after Successful UNIFIL Mission

2024-04-03 13:48:06

The 14th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) returned to the island on 02 March 2024, after completing their service i....

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