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  • New Director Internal Audit Assumes Duties

    2023-03-10 18:41:36

    New Director Internal Audit Assumes Duties

    Colonel Udaya Kumar of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) assumed duties as the new officiating Director at Directorate of Internal Audit on Thursday (March 09) during a simple ceremony at his office in the Army HQ.

  • SLLI Colonel of the Regiment Visits SLLI Battalions

    2023-03-09 19:39:54

    SLLI Colonel of the Regiment Visits SLLI Battalions

    Major General Channa Weerasuriya, Chief of Staff (COS) and Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) visited the troops serving the 7 SLLI, 10 SLLI, 11 SLLI, 9 (V) SLLI, 16 (V) SLLI, 17 (V) SLLI camps in the Kilinochchi, Mallavi, Karainagar, Varithavilan, Point Pedro and Thunukkai.

  • 57 Infantry Division, Now 16 Years Old

    2023-03-07 19:30:45

    57 Infantry Division, Now 16 Years Old

    The 57 Infantry Division in Kilinochchi celebrated its 16th anniversary amidst religious observances and military formalities under the guidance of Major General Chandimal Peiris, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 57 Infantry Division during Feb 24-26.

  • New Colonel of the Regiment - GW Assumes Office

    2023-03-06 21:40:27

    New Colonel of the Regiment - GW Assumes Office

    Major General Prasad Edirisinghe, General Officer Commanding, 65 Infantry Division assumed duties as the 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of the Gemunu Watch (GW) in addition to his office at the 65 Infantry Division on Saturday (March 04) amidst religious observances at the GW-Regimental Centre, Kuruwita.

  • SLCMP Regimental HQ Bids Goodbye to Retiring Provost Marshal

    2023-03-06 21:20:27

    SLCMP Regimental HQ Bids Goodbye to Retiring Provost Marshal

    The retiring Brigadier Lakshman Bamunusinghe, Provost Marshal on Thursday (02 March) during a formal farewell ceremony, at the Regimental Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) at Polhengoda was saluted in accordance with military traditions.

  • New 68 Division GOC Conducts Familiarization Visits

    2023-03-06 21:10:27

    New 68 Division GOC Conducts Familiarization Visits

    The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC), 68 Infantry Division, Major General Senaka Kasthurimudali made courtesy visits to his under-command 681 and 682 Infantry Brigades after he assumed duties as the new GOC, 68 Infantry Division, during Tuesday and Wednesday (Feb 28 and March 1).

  • 68 Division's New GOC Takes over Duties

    2023-03-06 20:50:27

    68 Division's New GOC Takes over Duties

    Major General Senaka Kasthurimudali of the Gemunu Watch assumed duties as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 68 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu, amid religious blessings and formalities at the 68 Division Headquarters in Puthukkudiyiruppu on 27 February.

  • 573 Brigade Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary

    2023-03-06 20:20:57

    573 Brigade Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary

    573 Infantry Brigade troops of the 57 Infantry Division under the Security Force HQ-Mullaitivu, recently celebrated its 3rd anniversary amidst military traditions and religious rituals on Thursday (March 02). It was organized under the guidance of Brigadier Ramith Prasanna, Commander, 573 Infantry Brigade.at the camp premises in Mankulam.

  • New SLSC Colonel Commandant Begins Office

    2023-03-06 09:00:47

    New SLSC Colonel Commandant Begins Office

    Major General Sugath Ratnayake assumed office as the 16th Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) on 04 March at the SLSC Regimental Centre amidst military formalities and religious observances.

  • Signallers Bid Farewell to Retiring SLSC Colonel Commandant at Regimental HQ

    2023-03-06 08:40:47

    Signallers Bid Farewell to Retiring SLSC Colonel Commandant at Regimental HQ

    Major General Lalith Herath, the retiring 15th Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) and Chief Signal Officer received a customary farewell salute from the SLSC Regimental Headquarters, Panagoda on 02 March before relinquishing his duties after an exemplary service of more than 35 years.