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Army Chief Presides the 8th Presidential Induction Ceremony of SLCOMM

2024-04-27 21:00:14

The 8th Presidential Induction Ceremony of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) got underway on Friday (26 Apr) at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu...

Army Chief Commends Retiring Major General’s Notable Service

2024-04-26 09:10:23

Major General H.D.W.K.N Eriyagama RWP RSP, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 58 Infantry Division, prior to his retirement from the Army after a notable career of 34 years, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army...

Army Commander Visits the Injured of Fox Hill Unexpected Tragedy

2024-04-22 21:54:40

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, soon after the accident at Fox Hill, arrived at Diyatalawa Base Hospital with the intention of inquiring about the medical conditions of the injured.

Outgoing SLAVF Deputy Commandant’s Service Praised

2024-04-19 17:17:24

Major General M.T.K.R Silva KSP, the Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), arrived at the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 19 April 2024, along with his family members, prior to his retirement...

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The Newly Appointed Security Forces -East Commander Assumes Office

2024-04-27 11:33:39

Major General S.A. Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc assumed duties as the new Commander of the Security Forces - East on 25 April 2024 amidst military formalities at the Security Forces Headquarters - East...

New 61 GOC Assumes Office

2024-04-27 11:32:46

Major General K.H.M.S Wikramarathne RSP assumed duties as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 61 Infantry Division, amidst religious observances and military formalities at the 61 Infantry Division in Boossa on 24 April 2024.

Newly Appointed 24 Infantry Division GOC Assumes the Duties

2024-04-26 16:57:53

Major General W.L.A.C Perera RWP RSP USP assumed duties in a solemn yet ceremonious event, as the General Officer Commanding the 24 Infantry Division on 25 April 2024 amidst the religious blessings...

Inspiring Lecture on War Literature at 52 Infantry Division

2024-04-26 14:49:21

A Psychological Operation Workshop was successfully conducted at the 52 Infantry Division Headquarters on 25 April 2024 with the participation of Officers and Other Ranks serving in the 52 Infantry Division and its...

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Cimic Activity

22 Infantry Division Distributes School Accessories and Dry Ration Packs

2024-04-26 16:54:23

Following the conceptual layout of Major General P.A.M Peiris RSP USP psc, General Officer Commanding of 22 Infantry Division and guidance of Brigadier H.K.S Thilakarathna the Commander 222 Infantry ....

11 Gemunu Watch organizes a Seminar for Students at Bogaswewa Maha Vidyalaya

2024-04-25 14:00:31

11 Gemunu Watch organized a mathematics seminar for 85 students at Bogaswewa Maha Vidyalaya on 17 April 2024 in the college auditorium. Mr. Darshana Hewage, a prominent tutor, conducted the seminar......

12 Infantry Division in Collaboration with ‘Hope for Life Lanka’ Foundation Provides School Accessories

2024-04-22 13:53:23

12 Infantry Division in collaboration with ‘Hope for Life Lanka’ Foundation provided school accessories, tailoring costs for school uniforms and toys for 30 students at Munasinghe Primary School,....

Another Group of Vision Impaired People Receives Spectacles

2024-04-22 13:48:34

The 10 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (10 SLLI) in collaboration with Assist Resettlement and Renaissance launched another programme to donate spectacles for 223 vision impaired people at Palinagar and Nad....

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Sewa Vanitha News

GR-SVB Holds Monthly Meeting

2024-04-25 18:01:30

The Gajaba Regiment Seva Vanitha Branch (GR-SVB) held its monthly meeting on 18 April 2024 at the SLAMC Regimental Centre Officers' Mess. The Chairperson of GR-SVB, Mrs. Dilupa Peris, presided the me....

SLAWC- SVB New Chairperson Begins Her Role

2024-04-25 14:03:32

Mrs. Udula Kasthurimudali assumed duties as the 25th Chairperson of Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps - Seva Vanitha Branch (SLAWC- SVB) on 22 April 2024 during a simple ceremony at SLAWC Regimental....

SLAWC Builds a New House for a NCO’s Family

2024-04-22 21:56:12

Under the guidance of Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, the President of Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU), a new house was erected for a Non-Commissioned Officer’s (NCO) family in Giradurukotte, Mahiyanganaya are....

Highlights of the 16th Annual General Meeting of MIR - SVB

2024-04-22 18:32:55

The 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Seva Vanitha Branch (MIR - SVB) took place at the Regimental Centre, Corps of Engineer Services, Panagoda on 29 March 2024.....

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Welfare News

Inauguration of the Newly Constructed Indoor Badminton Stadium at SLAVF

2024-04-19 20:03:33

A newly constructed Indoor Badminton Stadium at the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer force (SLAVF) was declared open by Major General M.K Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndu, the Commandant, SLAVF together.......

IPSOTSL Distributes Dry Ration Packs to Support Civilian Employees

2024-04-17 16:57:17

The Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) distributed dry ration packs, each valued over Rs.5000.00, to the civilian employees of IPSOTSL on 10 April 2024.

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SFHQ – West Provids Dry Ration Packs for Civilian Staff

2024-04-12 16:31:49

Troops of Security Forces Headquarters – West (SFHQ-West), distributed dry ration packs each worth more than Rs. 5000.00 for 36 civil employees serving in the premises on 10 April 2024 coinciding w....

56 Infantry Division Marks the Opening of New Chalet for Deputy General Officer Commanding

2024-04-11 18:36:10

Under the guidance of Major General S Kasturimudali RSP ndc psc, the General Officer Commanding, 56 Infantry Division, the troops of the Division and Garrison Engineer's Office successfully completed....

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Training

Inspiring Lecture on War Literature at 52 Infantry Division

2024-04-26 14:50:00

Logistics Command - East Launches ‘Green - Rail Walk’ Endurance March

2024-04-25 12:25:45

Endurance March ‘Green - Rail Walk’ was organized in collaboration with Railway Department and Wildlife officials under the guidance of Brigadier W.M.S.N Wijekoon ndc AATO, the Commander Logistic....

A Workshop on Mirrorless and Video Camera Technology at SFHQ - Jaffna

2024-04-24 18:08:54

A two-day workshop on mirrorless camera technology and video camera technology was conducted by Metropolitan Technologies (Pvt) Ltd at Security Forces Headquarters -Jaffna on 22 and 23 April 2024....

Security Force Headquarters-West held a Series of Lectures

2024-04-18 14:58:33

Security Force Headquarters-West held a series of lectures at the Engineer Services Regimental lecture hall on 17 April 2024. Lieutenant Colonel T.P.G.K.P Alwis RWP USP psc conducted the lecture sess....

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UN_Activities

Sri Lanka Guard Unit in Mali Celebrates Sinhala & Hindu New Year Festival

2024-04-22 13:46:20

The troops of Sri Lanka Guard Unit (SLGU) celebrated the Sinhala and Hindu New Year on 13 April 2024 at the Gao Super Camp premises in Mali under the guidance of Colonel W.W.N.P Wickramaarachchi, the....

Contingent Commander of 15th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company in UNIFIL Assumes Duties

2024-04-09 16:14:53

Lieutenant Colonel D.K.D Vithanage RSP assumed duties as the Contingent Commander of 15th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (FPC) in UNIFIL on 05 April 2024 at Sri Base Camp in Naqoura. ....

15th Contingent of SLFPC Departs for UN Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon

2024-04-03 19:46:33

The 15th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) left for Lebanon on 03 April 2024 amidst greetings and best wishes.....

14th contingent of SLFPC Returns Home after Successful UNIFIL Mission

2024-04-03 13:48:06

The 14th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) returned to the island on 02 March 2024, after completing their service i....

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