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Army Commander Visits the Injured of Fox Hill Unexpected Tragedy

2024-04-22 21:54:40

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, soon after the accident at Fox Hill, arrived at Diyatalawa Base Hospital with the intention of inquiring about the medical conditions of the injured.

Outgoing SLAVF Deputy Commandant’s Service Praised

2024-04-19 17:17:24

Major General M.T.K.R Silva KSP, the Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), arrived at the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 19 April 2024, along with his family members, prior to his retirement...

Traditional Tea Table at Army HQ Welcomes New Year Spirits

2024-04-19 13:04:08

The customary Sinhala and Tamil New Year tea table and cordial get-together at the Army Headquarters got underway on Thursday (18 April) morning. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Army Headquarters RSM Receives his Symbolic Cane from the Army Chief

2024-04-19 13:03:22

Warrant Officer 1 H.M.P.A Herath USP who was recently appointed as the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of the Army Headquarters, received his symbolic cane on Thursday (18 April) at the Army Headquarters. On the invitation...

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SLAWC Bids Farewell to Outgoing Colonel Commandant

2024-04-22 18:25:37

Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) arranged a formal ceremony to bid farewell to the Colonel Commandant of SLAWC, Major General M.K.U.P Gunaratne RSP ndu psc IG on 18 April 2024 at Regimental Center, Borella. In accordance with...

12 Infantry Division in Collaboration with ‘Hope for Life Lanka’ Foundation Provides School Accessories

2024-04-22 13:53:04

12 Infantry Division in collaboration with ‘Hope for Life Lanka’ Foundation provided school accessories, tailoring costs for school uniforms and toys for 30 students at Munasinghe...

24 Infantry Division Bids Farewell to Outgoing GOC

2024-04-22 13:50:39

The 24 Infantry Division troops bade farewell to outgoing Major General W. Chandrasiri RSP USP psc, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 24 Infantry Division in a formal ceremony held on 15 April 2024 at the Division premises. The outgoing GOC was greeted...

Another Group of Vision Impaired People Receives Spectacles

2024-04-22 13:48:15

The 10 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (10 SLLI) in collaboration with Assist Resettlement and Renaissance launched another programme to donate spectacles for 223 vision impaired people at Palinagar and Naddankandal on 17 April 2024 at the camp premises.

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Cimic Activity

12 Infantry Division in Collaboration with ‘Hope for Life Lanka’ Foundation Provides School Accessories

2024-04-22 13:53:23

12 Infantry Division in collaboration with ‘Hope for Life Lanka’ Foundation provided school accessories, tailoring costs for school uniforms and toys for 30 students at Munasinghe Primary School,....

Another Group of Vision Impaired People Receives Spectacles

2024-04-22 13:48:34

Troops of 52 Infantry Division Offer Snacks to Devotees during Our Lady of Madhu Visit

2024-04-22 11:48:34

Troops of 52 Infantry Division provided snacks to approximately 1500 devotees at St. Nikalas Church during the visit to receive the blessings of Our Lady of Madhu on 20 April 2024. ....

144 Infantry Brigade Troops Organize Leadership Training Programme

2024-04-22 10:00:34

A leadership training programme was conducted for 63 prefects of Sri Subhuthi National School in Baththaramulla on 05 April 2024 under the guidance of the Commander of 144 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier....

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Sewa Vanitha News

SLAWC Builds a New House for a NCO’s Family

2024-04-22 21:56:12

Under the guidance of Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, the President of Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU), a new house was erected for a Non-Commissioned Officer’s (NCO) family in Giradurukotte, Mahiyanganaya are....

Highlights of the 16th Annual General Meeting of MIR - SVB

2024-04-22 18:32:55

The 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Seva Vanitha Branch (MIR - SVB) took place at the Regimental Centre, Corps of Engineer Services, Panagoda on 29 March 2024.....

SLEME - SVB Marks New Year

2024-04-19 11:08:22

Members of Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineering - Seva Vanitha Branch (SLEME - SVB), Officers and Other Ranks of SLEME, together with their family members participated in Sinhala and Hindu....

SLASC - SVB Distributes Dry Ration Packs among Selected Civil Personnel Working at SLASC

2024-04-19 11:06:17

The SLASC - SVB distributed dry ration packs among selected Civil Personnel working at the SLASC on 09 April 2024 at the SLASC Regimental Centre. This initiative aimed to alleviate the economic ....

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Welfare News

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....

56 Infantry Division Marks the Opening of New Chalet for Deputy General Officer Commanding

2024-04-11 18:36:10

Under the guidance of Major General S Kasturimudali RSP ndc psc, the General Officer Commanding, 56 Infantry Division, the troops of the Division and Garrison Engineer's Office successfully completed....

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Training

Security Force Headquarters-West held a Series of Lectures

2024-04-18 14:58:33

Security Force Headquarters-West held a series of lectures at the Engineer Services Regimental lecture hall on 17 April 2024. Lieutenant Colonel T.P.G.K.P Alwis RWP USP psc conducted the lecture sess....

Troops of 5 VIR Successfully Completes the Battalion Training Course at Katukeliyawa

2024-04-16 17:37:38

The troops of the 5 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) successfully completed their Battalion Training Course at the 1 Corp Battalion Training School in Katukeliyawa. The course commenced on 19 Febru....

1 Corps Conducts ‘Stamina Spartans Competition’

2024-04-11 15:02:14

The ‘Stamina Spartans competition’, successfully concluded on 06 April 2024 at Headquarters 1 Corps, during a brief ceremony. The aim of this competition was to enhance fitness, endurance, self-c....

CTS Awards Certificates to ‘Junior Instructor Course - 103’ Attendees

2024-04-10 12:39:43

The certificates awarding ceremony of the ‘Junior Instructor Course - 103’ of the Combat Training School (CTS) at Ampara got underway on 09 April 2024. Brigadier D.R.N Hettiarachchi RWP RSP USP, ....

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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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