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  • New 12 GOC Assumes Office

    2019-12-26 08:12:13

    New 12 GOC Assumes Office

    Major General A.L.P. S Thilakarathna assumed office as the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 12 Division in Hambantota on Monday (23) during a simple ceremony. The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding was presented military honours including...

  • (Update) Weapon Recovered & Assailant in Bogaswewa Incident Arrested

    2019-12-25 12:12:13

    (Update)  Weapon Recovered & Assailant in Bogaswewa Incident Arrested

    Bogaswewa Police, Military Intelligence Corps and Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) after an unidentified assailant caused injuries...

  • Brigadier Abrew, New Director Plans Assumes Office

    2019-12-24 18:45:33

    Brigadier Abrew, New Director Plans Assumes Office

    Brigadier Wasantha De Abrew of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed office as the 23rd Director Plans at the Army Headquarters on Monday (23) during a brief ceremony, attended by several Senior Officers.

  • New Military Secretary, Major General Jayashantha Gamage

    2019-12-24 15:06:34

    New Military Secretary, Major General Jayashantha Gamage

    Major General P. Jayashantha Gamage of Gajaba Regiment assumed office as the new Military Secretary (MS) at the Army Headquarters on Tuesday (24) during a simple ceremony.

  • Indian Army's MIR Delegation Meets Their Counterparts in Sri Lanka

    2019-12-24 09:29:36

    Indian Army's MIR Delegation Meets Their Counterparts in Sri Lanka

    A delegation of the Indian Army Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre visited their Sri Lankan counterpart, Mechanized Infantry Regiment HQ at Dambulu Halmillawewa and the Mechanized Infantry Training....

  • Troops Assist Conduct of Commemorative Pinkam at Gurukanda Temple

    2019-12-24 08:45:36

    Troops Assist Conduct of Commemorative Pinkam at Gurukanda Temple

    59 Division Headquarters troops and 593 Brigade troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) during 20-21 December jointly assisted the conduct of the three-month commemoration event of late Ven Colombo Medhalankara Thero who passed away three months ago.

  • 111 Brigade Gets School Incentives to Students

    2019-12-24 08:29:36

    111 Brigade Gets School Incentives to Students

    111 Brigade troops under command to the 11 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) launching a community-oriented programme for the benefit of under privileged students in the remote...

  • New Director ABF Begins Duties

    2019-12-24 07:29:36

    New Director ABF Begins Duties

    Colonel P.R.S Padmashantha assumed office as the Director Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) this morning (24) at his office in the Panagoda Army cantonment (19). He placed his signature on an official document amid religious observances. Staff Officers of the Directorate and Other Ranks were present.

  • New 59 GOC Assumes Office

    2019-12-24 06:29:36

    New 59 GOC Assumes Office

    Brigadier W.L.P.W Perera assumed office as the 16th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 59 Division in Mullaittivu on Thursday (19). The newly-appointed GOC was greeted to a Guard Turnout on arrival at the camp premises and a subsequent parade. After placing his signature for an official document, he addressed the troops in conformity with military traditions.

  • Amid Full Military Honours, Lt Gen H. V Athukorale Laid to Rest

    2019-12-23 21:29:36

    Amid Full Military Honours, Lt Gen H. V Athukorale Laid to Rest

    The military funeral of late Lieutenant General (Retd) H.V Athukorale VSV psc FBIM of Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) took place at Borella General Cemetery this evening (23), amid honours in the presence of a large...