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Sinha Regiment's Mascot, 'Cougar' Bids Farewell

Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment’s official Regimental mascot, Lion ‘Cougar’ residing at the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) Regimental Headquarters, Ambepussa, had a peaceful death on Wednesday (11) at about 2.00 p.m. at the age of 18 ½ years after a brief illness. ‘Cougar’, born on June 1, 1996 was gifted to the SLSR on August 3....
History of Army Sports Immortalized; Photo Exhibition & Book Launch at BMICH

The inauguration of the mega Photo Exhibition of Army Sports and the launch of the new Book on History of Army Sports, the forerunner to the sequence of events that coincides with the forthcoming Army ‘Colours Night-2014’ on Thursday (12), took place during an inaugural ceremony at BMICH this morning...
One More Segment of Sport Veterans Felicitated

The final precursor arrangements of the annual ‘Colours Night - 2014’ to be held this evening (12) at the BMICH got underway for the 3rd day with the opening of the Photo Exhibition of Army Sports and the award of another segment of appreciative plaques to Army veterans in sports on Thursday (12) morning at the BMICH banquet hall.
Japanese Embassy Defence AttachÃ© in Mullaittivu

Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Japan Captain Mototsugn Shigakawa during a visit to the North, called at the office of the Security Force Headquarters, Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) on Sunday (8). Major General Jagath Dias, Commander, SFHQ-MLT gave a briefing on the current roles and tasks of the SFHQ-MLT 4ato the visiting envoy.
Glittering Ceremony Felicitates Army Achievers in Sports

Sri Lanka Army’s one of the most prestigious spectacles of the year, ‘Colours Night’ that recognizes unmatched sports talents of Army personnel in the year 2014, awarded Colours and Laurels to a total of 595 sportsmen/women Thursday (12) evening before a gathering of invitees, headed by Mr Ruwan Wijewardene, State Minister of Defence at the BMICH.
Sinha Regiment's Mascot, 'Cougar' Bids Farewell

Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment’s official Regimental mascot, Lion ‘Cougar’ residing at the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) Regimental Headquarters, Ambepussa, had a peaceful death on Wednesday (11) at about 2.00 p.m. at the age of 18 ½ years after a brief illness.
DG Infantry Inspects Battalion Training Sessions

Director General Infantry at the Army Headquarters Major General L.W.C.B.B Rajaguru inspected several Infantry Battalion training sessions in Welioya and Alampil areas on Wednesday (11) in order to ensure their year’s training programme is intact. During the past one year, a total of 135 Battalions successfully completed training in 22 Battalion Training Schools......
Commander Greets Eight Senior Officers Promoted to Ranks of Major General

President Maithripala Sirisena in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has confirmed overdue promoted ranks of Major General for three senior Brigadiers and the promotion of.......
Glittering Ceremony Felicitates Army Achievers in Sports

Sri Lanka Army’s one of the most prestigious spectacles of the year, ‘Colours Night’ that recognizes unmatched sports talents of Army personnel in the year 2014, awarded Colours and Laurels to a total of 595 sportsmen/women Thursday (12) evening before a gathering of invitees, headed by......
English Proficiency Course for Jaffna Army Officers Ends

Thirty nine officers serving the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) received certificates on successful completion of their four-month long English language course on Friday (13) at the SFHQ-J auditorium with the participation of Commander, SFHQ-J, Major General Jagath Alwis. Lectures for this course were conducted by Army and......