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  • 'Abimansala - 3' Celebrates its 9th Anniversary

    2023-04-28 19:15:22

    'Abimansala - 3' Celebrates its 9th Anniversary

    The wellness resort, 'Abimansala - 3' at Pangolla celebrated its 9th anniversary giving pride of place to religious observances during a simple ceremony.

  • Director General Overseas Operations Visits IPSOTSL

    2023-04-27 18:55:29

    Director General Overseas Operations Visits IPSOTSL

    Major General P.P.A Perera Hdmc psc, Director General, Directorate of Overseas Operations undertook a familiarization visit to the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) in Kukuleganga on Monday (24 April) to receive updates on its training capsules and the well-being of the troops at the invitation of Brigadier C.A Rajapaksha RSP, Commandant, IPSOTSL.

  • CAVT 's New Commandant Takes over Duties

    2023-04-27 18:15:29

    CAVT 's New Commandant Takes over Duties

    Brigadier H.V.A Somaweera RWP RSP USP of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed duties as the new Commandant at Kalaoya Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) on Monday (April 24) amidst religious observances and military formalities.

  • Women Soldiers' Quick Reaction Riders Team Formed at SFHQ- Mullaittivu

    2023-04-26 18:25:48

    Women Soldiers' Quick Reaction Riders Team Formed at SFHQ- Mullaittivu

    The Security Force Headquarters-Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) with the intention of further strengthening its Quick Reaction Riders Team formed its own women soldiers team for the same purpose in order to support operational security needs in Mullaittivu areas.

  • SLSR Regimental Centre Salutes Retiring SLSR Senior Officer

    2023-04-25 18:25:20

    SLSR Regimental Centre Salutes Retiring SLSR Senior Officer

    The Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) Regimental HQ at Ambepussa on Friday (21) in a fitting ceremony bade a formal farewell to the retiring Brigadier J.M.L Jayasundara RWP upon completion of more than 34 years of valuable service to the organization.

  • SLAVF Celebrations Greet Dawn of New Year at HQ

    2023-04-22 18:51:51

    SLAVF Celebrations Greet Dawn of New Year at HQ

    The celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) Headquarters took place at the SLAVF compound on the guidelines given by Major General W. A. S. S Wanasinghe RSP VSV USP ndu, Commandant, SLAVF on 17 April 2023.

  • New Commander, FMA-North Begins Duties

    2023-04-20 20:37:13

    New Commander, FMA-North Begins Duties

    Brigadier S.A Pathirana RSP of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) assumed office as Commander, Forward Maintenance Area - North (FMA-North) on Wednesday (19) at his office in Kankesanturai.

  • GW Colonel of the Regiment Undertakes Visits to GW Battalions

    2023-04-19 21:00:14

    GW Colonel of the Regiment Undertakes Visits to GW Battalions

    Colonel of the Regiment, Gemunu Watch (GW) Major General E. A. D. P Edirisinghe psc, visited Gemunu Watch battalions, including 17 GW, 2 (V) GW, 16 (V) GW, 23 GW, 6 GW, 19 GW and 11 GW during 27-31 March 2023 in order to receive updates on the progress of their functional aspects.

  • 55 Infantry Division Holds its New Year Festival

    2023-04-19 20:40:14

    55 Infantry Division Holds its New Year Festival

    The 55 Infantry Division of the Security Force HQ - Jaffna with the objective of bringing New Year spirits into All Ranks serving under the 55 Infantry Division and civilians in Pallai area held its New Year festival, rich with traditional games and fun-making features at the Pallai public ground on 10 April 2023.

  • 12 Infantry Division Celebrates Its 12th Anniversary

    2023-04-19 20:35:14

    12 Infantry Division Celebrates Its 12th Anniversary

    A chain of community services, sports events, conduct of religious events and military formalities marked the 12th anniversary day of the 12 Infantry Division HQ at Nagarawewa, Hambantota during 27 March - 08 April 2023.