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Commander of the Army Urges War Veterans to be Vigilant Against Illegal Foreign Job Scam that Recruits Individuals for Mercenary Roles in Abroad

2024-05-09 05:40:48

A group of retired War Heroes, who dedicated their lives to defending the country during the 30 years long conflict, have fallen victim to a scam governed by illegal...

Chief of Staff Inspects Army Base Hospital in Kandy

2024-05-09 05:38:19

Major General W.H.K.S Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndu, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, conducted an inspection at the Army Base Hospital in Kandy on 07 May 2024. This visit preceded the forthcoming ceremonial opening of the hospital.

The Sri Lanka Army and High Commission of India Collaborate to Artificial Limb Fitment Project

2024-05-09 05:36:01

The Sri Lanka Army, in bilateral cooperation with the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, initiated a programme to manufacture artificial limbs at the Ranaviru Sevana, Ragama. This endeavour not only...

COS Participates in Preliminary Conference for National Vesak Festival 2024

2024-05-09 05:35:01

Major General W.H.K.S Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndu, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, participated in the preliminary conference for the National Vesak Festival 2024 on 07 May 2024 at Dharmaraja Viharaya in Matale.

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News Features

Cultivation of 8.5-Acre Paddy Field near Army Headquarters

2024-05-09 05:55:51

The cultivation of a paddy field near Army Headquarters, covering 8.5 acres, took place on May 8. Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, the Director General Financial Management and the Colonel Commandant...

Commander, Security Forces – East Visits 24 Division

2024-05-08 17:41:11

The newly-appointed Commander Security Forces – East (SF-East), Major General S.A Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc, made his maiden visit to the 24 Infantry Division and its under-command Brigades....

232 Brigade Supports Schools in the Area

2024-05-08 17:29:09

232 Infantry Brigade in collaboration with the “Roshan Mahanama Trust” organized a project to erect a toilet complex for kids at Punnakudah Nagenahiru Pre School and vested in them during a simple....

Sri Lanka Army Triumphs in T20 Cricket Match Against Uganda

2024-05-08 17:18:56

The Sri Lanka Army Cricket team secured a victory in the first T20 cricket match against the Uganda National team on 07 May 2024 at the Army Ground, Panagoda. The Army team demonstrated exceptional....

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Cimic Activity

232 Brigade Supports Schools in the Area

2024-05-08 17:32:12

232 Infantry Brigade in collaboration with the “Roshan Mahanama Trust” organized a project to erect a toilet complex for kids at Punnakudah Nagenahiru Pre School and vested in them during....

National Level Swimming Training Program Successfully Concluded in Point Pedro

2024-05-08 17:30:46

Under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna, Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, a National Level Swimming Training....

19 SLNG Facilitates University Students and Visually Impaired Individuals during Adam's Peak Pilgrimage

2024-05-08 10:23:17

In response to a request from University of Moratuwa students and visually impaired individuals, under the guidance of Major General S.R.B Aluvihare RWP RSP VSP, the Commander of....

12 Infantry Division Organized a Welfare Project to Facilitate School Students

2024-05-08 05:41:30

12 Infantry Division organized a welfare project to donate school accessories for 120 students studying at Ranminithenna Kanishta Vidyalaya in Thissamaharama on 02 May 2024 under the guidance....

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Sewa Vanitha News

SLA - SVB Launched School Accessories Donation Programme

2024-05-06 18:21:59

Sri Lanka Artillery - Seva Vanitha Branch (SLA - SVB) organized a school accessories donation program for 200 children of both Army and civil employees serving in SLA on 19 Jan 2024. The event, grace....

SLAMC - SVB Supports Apeksha Hospital Patients

2024-05-06 18:21:40

The Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps - Seva Vanitha Branch (SLAMC - SVB) organized a donation program benefiting 350 female patients at Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama. The initiative aimed to improve the....

SF-SVB Launches Donation Program for Pregnant Ladies

2024-05-03 16:03:19

Members of the Special Forces whose wives are pregnant and ready for delivery shortly received basic maternity essentials in an initiative led by Mrs. Anoja Peiris, Chairperson of the Special Forces ....

ASVU Donates a Medical Equipment for a Mother of a War Heroine

2024-04-30 19:47:57

Following the conceptual layout of Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) and the supervision of Brigadier N Mahawithana KSP Brigadier (Coordinating), a blood sugar monitor ....

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Welfare News

58 Infantry Division Inaugurates New Additions to Its Premises

2024-05-03 14:15:48

58 Infantry Division in Puttalam unveiled its newest additions during a brief occasion held on 26 April 2024. During the event, Major General H.D.W.K.N Eriyagama RWP RSP, the General Officer Commandi....

19 SLNG Inaugurates a New Multi-Facility Complex

2024-04-29 20:18:27

19 Sri Lanka National Guard (19 SLNG) inaugurated its newly constructed multi-facility complex on 27 April 2024. Major P.S.R Perera, the Commanding Officer of 19 SLNG graced the event as the chief....

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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Training

7 (V) SLAC Hosts Inaugural Unit Symposium & Diners' Club

2024-05-07 18:33:44

The 7 (V) Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) hosted its inaugural Unit Symposium & Diners’ Club on 19 April 2024, themed "Infantry Role and Future Employability as a Volunteer Regiment."....

Another BSW Other Ranks Course Concludes at ITC

2024-05-06 16:15:07

Battalion Support Weapons Course - 99 (2024/I) conducted for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers recently concluded during a simple ceremony on 03 May 2024 at the Infantry ....

Engineer Officers and Other Ranks adorned with Qualification Badges

2024-05-03 12:55:06

The Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers hosted a ceremony to recognize and honor 56 Officers and 87 Other Ranks who successfully completed skill-developing courses on 30 April 2024. These courses included....

14 Infantry Division Hosts a Diners’ Club Event

2024-05-03 12:52:46

The 14 Infantry Division hosted Diners’ Club event at the Corps of Engineer Services Regimental Officers’ Mess on 30 April 2024 under the guidance of Major General K.A.W.N.H Bandaranayake USP, th....

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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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