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  • SLLI Marks Its 143rd Anniversary

    2024-10-29 14:17:07

    SLLI Marks Its 143rd Anniversary

    The Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) marked its 143rd anniversary on 23 October 2024, with a series of commemorative events. Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander of Security Forces (Central) and Colonel of the Regiment of...

  • Commander, Security Forces (West) Visits Under Command Brigade

    2024-10-28 15:45:14

    Commander, Security Forces (West) Visits Under Command Brigade

    Major General A.H.L.G. Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Commander Security Forces (West), conducted an official visit to the 572 Infantry Brigade on 24 October 2024. The visit began with an inspection of a newly proposed land site for...

  • Indian Dance Workshop Held at Directorate of Army Bands & Performing Arts

    2024-10-28 15:44:10

    Indian Dance Workshop Held at Directorate of Army Bands & Performing Arts

    An Indian dance workshop was conducted on 25 October 2024 at the Directorate of Army Bands & Performing Arts by an Indian dancer, Mrs Moumita Pal. Four Officers and ninety Other Ranks of the...

  • 9 SLSR Constructs New Home for a Needy Family

    2024-10-28 15:43:58

    9 SLSR Constructs New Home for a Needy Family

    The 9 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) constructed a new house for a needy family in Yatiyana under the supervision of the Commanding Officer of 9 SLSR, in line with the 75th Army anniversary.

  • GOC 61 Infantry Division Visits 572 Infantry Brigade

    2024-10-28 14:45:01

    GOC 61 Infantry Division Visits 572 Infantry Brigade

    Brigadier K.T.P. De Silva RSP ndu psc, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 61 Infantry Division, conducted an official visit to the 572 Infantry Brigade and its under command Battalions on 20 and 21 October 2024.

  • GOC 58 Infantry Division Visits 583 Infantry Brigade

    2024-10-28 13:40:25

    GOC 58 Infantry Division Visits 583 Infantry Brigade

    Major General J.K.R Jayakody RWP USP, General Officer Commanding of the 58 Infantry Division, visited the 583 Infantry Brigade in Kurunegala on 20 October 2024.

  • 21 Infantry Division Organises a Lecture on CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

    2024-10-28 13:40:09

    21 Infantry Division Organises a Lecture on CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

    Under the guidance of Major General W.M.S.C.K Wanasinghe RSP USP, the General Officer Commanding of the 21 Infantry Division a lecture on CPR (Cardiopulmonary...

  • Free Cataract Surgeries for Northern Province Patients

    2024-10-28 13:38:52

    Free Cataract Surgeries for Northern Province Patients

    The Eye Unit of Teaching Hospital Jaffna, in collaboration with the Army Base Hospital-Palaly, successfully conducted a special cataract surgery program from 14 to 25 October 2024 at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. This initiative provided over 2,000 free, high-quality cataract surgeries to patients from rural areas in the Northern Province, under the guidance of Dr. M. Malaravan and a team of five consultant eye surgeons.

  • Special Vehicle Stickers for War Heroes

    2024-10-27 15:57:56

    Special Vehicle Stickers for War Heroes

    Approximately, 51,000 War Heroes from the Tri-Forces, Police, Special Task Force, and Civil Security Department, who courageously defended the nation's territorial integrity, are now living with disabilities. These veterans, residing throughout the country...

  • SLAWC New Colonel Commanadant Assumes Duties

    2024-10-27 14:00:19

    SLAWC New Colonel Commanadant Assumes Duties

    Major General C.S Munasinghe WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc IG, the Adjutant General of Sri Lanka Army assumed duties as the 26th Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) on 23 October 2024...