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Pakistan NDU Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on Army Chief

2024-05-06 21:40:12

A delegation of Senior Officers studying at the Pakistan National Defence University (NDU) currently in Sri Lanka on a six-day long familiarization tour, as part of their curriculum made a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters on Monday (06 May).

Preliminary Conference for National Vesak Festival 2024 in Matale

2024-05-05 22:12:12

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, spearheaded the preliminary conference to discuss the preparations for the National Vesak Festival 2024, on 03 May 2024 at Anuruda Arana temple in Matale.

Army Chief Commends Retiring Provost Marshal’s Notable Service

2024-05-01 11:41:51

Major General A.C.A DE Zoysa USP Hdmc Lsc, Provost Marshal, Sri Lanka Army and the Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Corps of Military Police, prior to his retirement from the Army after a notable career of 35 years, was invited to the Office of the...

Army Chief Commends Retiring Senior Officer’s Notable Service

2024-05-01 11:08:18

Major General P.K.S Nandana RSP USP psc, Director General, Directorate of Training, Army Headquarters, marked his retirement after an illustrious career spanning 33 years. In recognition of his dedicated service, the Senior Officer, was invited to the Office of the...

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20 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment Troops Construct Well and Sanitary Facilities

2024-05-08 05:35:39

Under the guidance of Major General S.R.B Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc, the Commander of the Security Forces - Central and under the supervision of Major General C.S Munasinghe WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc IG, the General Officer Commanding of the 12 Infantry Division...

New Chief Field Engineer Takes Over Duties

2024-05-07 19:04:04

Major General P.P.A Perera Hdmc psc assumed duties as the Chief Field Engineer of the Sri Lanka Army during a simple ceremony held at Army Headquarters on 06 May 2024.

6 SLAC Builds New House for a Needy Family

2024-05-07 18:58:36

Under the guidance of Major General P.A.M Peiris RSP USP psc, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 22 Infantry Division, a new house was erected by the troops of 6 Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) for a needy family in Kithuluthuwa, Morawewa area...

New Commandant of ITC Assumes Duties

2024-05-07 18:56:13

Brigadier M.P.N.A Muthumala USP psc assumed duties as the new Commandant of the Infantry Training Centre (ITC), Minneriya during a brief ceremony held on 06 May 2024 amidst religious observances and military formalities.

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Cimic Activity

6 SLAC Builds New House for a Needy Family

2024-05-07 19:00:21

11 Infantry Division Supports Visually Impaired Group on Special Journey

2024-05-07 18:52:56

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, in response to a request from Mr. Janaka Deshappriya, Secretary of the Sri Lanka National Federation of the Visually....

SFHQ - Central Conducts a Workshop for St. Thomas College Cadets

2024-05-07 18:46:32

Troops of the Battalion Training School at Kahagolla, on a request from the Principal of St. Thomas College-Bandarawela and under the guidance of Major General S.R.B Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc....

6 GW Builds a New House for a Needy Family

2024-05-06 17:05:44

Troops of the 6 Gemunu Watch (GW), under the guidance of the Commander of 593 Infantry Brigade and sponsored by Lift Life Foundation, recently completed a new house construction project for a needy....

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Sewa Vanitha News

SLA - SVB Launched School Accessories Donation Programme

2024-05-06 18:21:59

Sri Lanka Artillery - Seva Vanitha Branch (SLA - SVB) organized a school accessories donation program for 200 children of both Army and civil employees serving in SLA on 19 Jan 2024. The event, grace....

SLAMC - SVB Supports Apeksha Hospital Patients

2024-05-06 18:21:40

The Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps - Seva Vanitha Branch (SLAMC - SVB) organized a donation program benefiting 350 female patients at Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama. The initiative aimed to improve the....

SF-SVB Launches Donation Program for Pregnant Ladies

2024-05-03 16:03:19

Members of the Special Forces whose wives are pregnant and ready for delivery shortly received basic maternity essentials in an initiative led by Mrs. Anoja Peiris, Chairperson of the Special Forces ....

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 Mahawithana KSP Brigadier (Coordinating), a blood sugar monitor ....

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Welfare News

58 Infantry Division Inaugurates New Additions to Its Premises

2024-05-03 14:15:48

58 Infantry Division in Puttalam unveiled its newest additions during a brief occasion held on 26 April 2024. During the event, Major General H.D.W.K.N Eriyagama RWP RSP, the General Officer Commandi....

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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Training

7 (V) SLAC Hosts Inaugural Unit Symposium & Diners' Club

2024-05-07 18:33:44

The 7 (V) Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) hosted its inaugural Unit Symposium & Diners’ Club on 19 April 2024, themed "Infantry Role and Future Employability as a Volunteer Regiment."....

Another BSW Other Ranks Course Concludes at ITC

2024-05-06 16:15:07

Battalion Support Weapons Course - 99 (2024/I) conducted for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers recently concluded during a simple ceremony on 03 May 2024 at the Infantry ....

Engineer Officers and Other Ranks adorned with Qualification Badges

2024-05-03 12:55:06

The Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers hosted a ceremony to recognize and honor 56 Officers and 87 Other Ranks who successfully completed skill-developing courses on 30 April 2024. These courses included t....

14 Infantry Division Hosts a Diners’ Club Event

2024-05-03 12:52:46

The 14 Infantry Division hosted Diners’ Club event at the Corps of Engineer Services Regimental Officers’ Mess on 30 April 2024 under the guidance of Major General K.A.W.N.H Bandaranayake USP, th....

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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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