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  • Military Formalities Mark SFHQ-Wanni's Silver Anniversary

    2023-03-20 18:17:05

    Military Formalities Mark SFHQ-Wanni's Silver Anniversary

    The Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-Wanni) commemorated its 25th silver anniversary on Saturday (18 March 2023) with simple formalities under the guidance of the Commander Security Forces - Wanni, Major General Champaka Ranasinghe.

  • 221 Infantry Brigade Commemorates its 13th 'Birthday'

    2023-03-20 18:13:57

    221 Infantry Brigade Commemorates its 13th 'Birthday'

    The 221 Infantry Brigade HQ in celebrated its 13th Anniversary day by conducting a series of events during 12-17 March at the Brigade Headquarters in Trincomalee under the guidance of Brigadier Sujeewa Rathnayake, Commander, 221 Infantry Brigade.

  • NDC New Commandant, Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa Takes over Duties

    2023-03-18 21:25:22

    NDC New Commandant, Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa Takes over Duties

    Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa, Deputy Chief of Staff assumed office as the 2nd Commandant at the recently-established National Defence College (NDC) at Colombo 3 during a brief ceremony, held at his new office on Thursday (16 March).

  • ITC New Commandant Takes Over Duties

    2023-03-18 21:22:22

    ITC New Commandant Takes Over Duties

    Brigadier Wasantha Liyanawaduge of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed duties as the new Commandant of the Infantry Training Centre (ITC), Minneriya during a brief ceremony, preceded by performance of religious observances and military formalities on Monday (Mar 13) at the ITC premises.

  • ITC Bids Farewell to its Outgoing Commandant

    2023-03-18 21:17:22

    ITC Bids Farewell to its Outgoing Commandant

    Brigadier Chandana Ranaweera handed over the office of the Commandant, Infantry Training Centre (ITC) at Minneriya on Friday (March 10) after a brief ceremony arranged at the premises.

  • 532 Infantry Brigade, Now 13 Years Old

    2023-03-18 21:00:22

    532 Infantry Brigade, Now 13 Years Old

    532 Infantry Brigade troops of the 53 Infantry Division under the 1 Corps, recently celebrated its 13th anniversary amidst military traditions and religious rituals. It was organized under the guidance of Brigadier Medanka Alwis, Commander 532 Infantry Brigade at the camp premises in Sandunpura.

  • Brig Anil Peiris, New Director Sports Begins Office

    2023-03-17 20:00:55

    Brig Anil Peiris, New Director Sports Begins Office

    Brigadier Anil Peiris of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps assumed office as the Director, Directorate of Sports at the Panagoda Army Cantonment during a brief ceremony, held at the new office on Wednesday (15 March).

  • Commander Speaks to West Troops at Panagoda

    2023-03-16 20:35:52

    Commander Speaks to West Troops at Panagoda

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army, Tuesday (14) evening took time off to address the troops, attached to the Security Force HQ-West (SFHQ-West) and its under command establishments, including Regimental Centres.

  • Quality Assurance & Inspection's New Director Begins Office

    2023-03-16 20:20:57

    Quality Assurance & Inspection's New Director Begins Office

    Brigadier Sujeewa Perera of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) assumed office as the new Director Quality Assurance and Inspection at the Army Headquarters during a brief formal ceremony on Monday (13).

  • New Provost Marshal Assumes Duties

    2023-03-15 19:46:24

    New Provost Marshal Assumes Duties

    Major General Clifford De Zoysa, of Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police, assumed office as the 14th Director, Directorate of Provost at the Army Headquarters during a simple ceremony on Monday (13).