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UN Assessment & Advisory Visit Team Reinforcing Trust in Sri Lankan CCC Arrives Here for Additional Troops in Mali

A high-level UN Assessment and Advisory Visit (AAV) team currently in Sri Lanka, expected to ensure the quality and standards of all technical Combat Convoy Equipment (CCE) and evaluate the Operational Readiness Preparations of the additional 'Combat Convoy Company B-1’ (CCC) contingent, designed for deployment shortly in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage on Tuesday (21) at the Army HQ in Sri Jayawardenepura.

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First Group of Army Women De-miners Receive Insignia from Army Chief

First Group of Army Women De-miners Receive Insignia from Army Chief

22nd March 2023 22:22:00 Hours

The first batch of women de-miners of the Army who have completed the internationally-acclaimed Humanitarian De-mining Course of high standards had the privilege of getting...

Maiden Copy of VIR ‘Coffee Table' Book  Presented to Army Chief

Maiden Copy of VIR ‘Coffee Table' Book Presented to Army Chief

22nd March 2023 22:19:13 Hours

The maiden edition of the ‘Coffee Table' book, published by the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) was presented to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage by Major General S.U.M.N Manage WWV RWP...

Expertise of Moratuwa University Sought to Boost Army Technical Aspects

Expertise of Moratuwa University Sought to Boost Army Technical Aspects

22nd March 2023 22:14:43 Hours

With the objective of boosting and exploring expertise consultations for further advancement of technical aspects, research and development of the Army that could go...

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News Features

Central Troops Assist Conduct of 'Pinkam' at Haldummulla Temple

Central Troops Assist Conduct of 'Pinkam' at Haldummulla Temple

22nd March 2023 21:41:49 Hours

Major General Mohan Rathnayake, Commander, Security Forces-Central with 60 of his Central region troops supported the conduct of the religious procession and the 1st year anniversary project of the relic...

15 SL Artillery Marks Anniversary Donating Dry Rations to Apeksha Hospital

15 SL Artillery Marks Anniversary Donating Dry Rations to Apeksha Hospital

22nd March 2023 21:40:55 Hours

Troops of the 15 Sri Lanka Artillery (15 SLA) on their own donated a large stock of dry rations worth over Rs.120,000.00 to Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama on Monday (Mar 20)...

New Commandant at ATS-M’Oya Assumes Office

New Commandant at ATS-M’Oya Assumes Office

22nd March 2023 21:35:58 Hours

Brigadier Nalin Bandaranayake of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment assumed duties as the new Commandant, Army Training School (ATS), Maduruoya on Monday (March 20) amidst religious...

ITC Platoon Weapon Course - 20 Awarded Certificates

ITC Platoon Weapon Course - 20 Awarded Certificates

22nd March 2023 21:30:18 Hours

The Platoon Weapon Course - 20 at Minneriya Infantry Training Centre (ITC), attended by 36 soldiers concluded on Tuesday (21 March). It began on 21 January and continued up to 21 March until the awarding...

Jaffna Troops Educated on 'Drug Prevention'

Jaffna Troops Educated on 'Drug Prevention'

22nd March 2023 21:25:06 Hours

The Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) organized a lecture session on the topic ‘Drug Addiction and Prevention from such Habitual Acts’ with a view to educating Army personnel on...

Buttala AWC with Sponsors Supports Students in 3 Moneragala Schools

Buttala AWC with Sponsors Supports Students in 3 Moneragala Schools

22nd March 2023 09:55:21 Hours

The Army War College (AWC) at Buttala with funds made available by Old Boys’ Association of Royal College, Colombo and Old Scholars’ Association at Sri Jayawardenapura...

Monk's Sponsorship thru Army Initiative Gets Relief Accessories to Bharathipuram Students

Monk's Sponsorship thru Army Initiative Gets Relief Accessories to Bharathipuram Students

22nd March 2023 09:46:25 Hours

Troops of the 573 Infantry Brigade of the 57 Infantry Division under command to the Security Force HQ - Mullaittivu launched a project to donate school accessories...

2 (v) SLAGSC Awards Cash Incentives to their Recognized Sportswomen

2 (v) SLAGSC Awards Cash Incentives to their Recognized Sportswomen

22nd March 2023 09:38:45 Hours

The 2 (v) Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) evaluated athletic skills of those who performed well in sports both at national and international levels and appreciated their skills by inviting them into the office...

Mullaittivu Commander Undertakes Field Visits

Mullaittivu Commander Undertakes Field Visits

22nd March 2023 09:21:53 Hours

Major General Darshana Wijesekera, Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu, conducted a routine field visit to the 681 Infantry Brigade and its area of responsibility on Monday (Mar 13) with the intention...

Situation Report

2023-03-21

NORTH: Troops recovered unserviceable 3 x Jony 95 Anti-Personnel Mines, 2 x P4 MK 1 Mines and 1 x RPG Fuse from De-mining Site at Mankulam area on Monday (20).

EAST: Troops recovered unserviceable 01 x RPG Bomb from Mankerni area on Monday (20).

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The 2 (v) Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) evaluated athletic skills of those who performed well in sports both at national and international levels and appreciated their skills by inviting them into the office of the Commanding Officer of 2 (v) SLAGSC on 15 March at Panagoda.