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  • 11 Infantry Division Hosts Inspiring Session on ‘Military Literature’ and ‘Brave Soldiers’

    2024-01-18 15:17:23

    11 Infantry Division Hosts Inspiring Session on ‘Military Literature’ and ‘Brave Soldiers’

    A timely important lecture on ‘Sri Lanka Army War Literature’ and ‘Heroic Defender’ was held at the 11 Infantry Division Headquarters premises in Pallekale on Wednesday (17) January 2024 with the participation of troops serving in 11 Infantry Division and undercommand battalions.

  • 16 GR Troops and Navy Partner in Lakvijaya Thermal Power Plant Security Exercise

    2024-01-14 18:08:44

    16 GR Troops and Navy Partner in Lakvijaya Thermal Power Plant Security Exercise

    Troops of 16 Gajaba Regiment (16 GR) and the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a joint training exercise on Thursday (11 January 2024), focusing on securing the Lakvijaya Thermal Power Plant in Norochcholai.

  • Sri Lankan Culinary Legend Empowers Troops with Cooking Skills

    2024-01-12 17:09:54

    Sri Lankan Culinary Legend Empowers Troops with Cooking Skills

    Culinary consultant Deshabandu Chef Dr. Pabilis Silva, Director of Culinary Affairs and Promotions at the Mt Lavinia Hotel, conducted a two-day workshop focusing on Culinary Arts on 09 and 10 January 2024, at the 22 Infantry Division in Trincomalee.

  • Nurturing Positivity and Resilience among Soldiers

    2024-01-12 17:06:03

    Nurturing Positivity and Resilience among Soldiers

    The lecture, themed ‘A Refreshing Military Life,’ was conducted by Specialist Psychiatrist Brigadier R.M.M. Monaragala USP along with a team of lecturers from the Directorate of Preventive Medicine and Mental Health. It took place on Wednesday (10 January) at the 61 Infantry Division lecture hall.

  • Awareness Programme for Newly Passed Out Quartermasters

    2024-01-11 19:46:55

    Awareness Programme for Newly Passed Out Quartermasters

    Fifteen Quartermasters (QMs) who recently completed Quartermaster Course No. 6 at the Army Logistics School were warmly welcomed into the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF). Major General M.K Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndc, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force provided insights regarding subjects relevant to their career progression.

  • 51 Infantry Division Gears Up for Exercise ‘Seagull’ with Amphibious Operation Training

    2024-01-08 18:18:42

    51 Infantry Division Gears Up for Exercise ‘Seagull’ with Amphibious Operation Training

    The 51 Infantry Division recently completed amphibious operation training in the Northern Naval Area in preparation for Exercise ‘Seagull,’ a joint operation

  • The Sniper Course at MSTS Concludes with a Grand Ceremony

    2024-01-04 19:11:53

    The Sniper Course at MSTS Concludes with a Grand Ceremony

    The Sniper Course - 21 lasting eleven months at the Marksmanship and Sniper Training (MSTS) School, Diyatalawa concluded with a Passing Out Parade (POP) and Badge Awarding Ceremony. Major General S.R.B Aluvihare...

  • HR & IHL Advanced Course at IPSOTSL Ends

    2023-12-28 21:26:03

    HR & IHL Advanced Course at IPSOTSL Ends

    The Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (HR & IHL) Advanced Course - No 27 of the Sri Lanka Army that commenced on 27 November 2023 at the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) in Kukuleganga drew to a close on Friday (22 Dec) during a brief ceremony.

  • More Physical Training Instructors Passed Out

    2023-12-26 23:04:55

    More Physical Training Instructors Passed Out

    The Army Physical Training Centre (APTC) at Panagoda on 20 December had its Passing out Parades (PoPs) of Physical Training Instructors (Course -16), comprised of Officers, Advanced Physical Training Instructor Course - 46 of Other Ranks, Assistant Physical Training Instructor Course - 130 of Other Ranks and the Swimming Instructor Course - 26 of Other Ranks with a certificate-awarding ceremony for those who qualified in NVQ Level 4, conducted by the Vocational Training Authority.

  • BSW 85 Course Concludes at ITC – Minneriya

    2023-12-24 21:12:47

    BSW 85 Course Concludes at ITC – Minneriya

    The Battalion Support Weapons (BSW) Course – 85 (2023/II) at the Infantry Training Center (ITC) in Minneriya drew to a close on Saturday (23) with its awarding ceremony, headed by Brigadier W.B.J.K Wimalarathne...