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Coordinating Conference Addresses Flood Relief Efforts for Displaced People in Seethawaka

2024-06-02 21:24:24

A coordinating conference was held on 02 June 2024 at the Seethawaka Divisional Secretariat to address issues concerning the displaced people due to the flood situation caused by adverse weather conditions in the area.

Welfare and Administrative Affairs of Retired Army Personnel Discussed at SFHQ (Cen)

2024-06-02 21:23:54

Security Forces- Central (SF-Cen) organized an event with the participation of retired War Veterans and next of kin at the Badulla and Monaragala area on 01 June 2024. The event aimed to inquire about...

The Army Chief Attends the Opening Ceremony of ‘‘Guru Dew Suwa Arana”

2024-06-02 21:03:10

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, graced the opening ceremony of “Guru Dew Suwa Arana” Bhikku Hospital, which was built on the concept of Late Most Venerable Mapalagama Siri Somissara Nayaka Thero...

Chief of Staff Conducts Admin Inspection at Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment

2024-06-02 18:54:37

The routine administrative inspection of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) was conducted by Major General W.H.K.S Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndu, Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment of Gajaba Regiment at the Regimental Centre...

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Flood Relief & Rescue Operations of Army Troops in Full Swing

2024-06-02 21:00:21

The Sri Lanka Army on the directions of the Ministry of Defense and the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Army troops have been deployed to rescue and provide disaster relief to the...

Adjutant General Visits Directorate of Army Band and Performing Arts

2024-06-02 19:02:42

Major General W.W.H.R.R.V.M.N.D.K.B Niyangoda RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, Adjutant General of the Sri Lanka Army, conducted an official visit to the Directorate of Army Band...

SF – West Commander Inspires the 61 Division Diners' Club

2024-06-02 18:59:50

The 61 Infantry Division hosted a Diners' Club event on 28 May 2024 at the Banquet Hall of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) in Boossa. The event was highlighted with an insightful lecture delivered by Major General S.W.M Fernando...

213 Infantry Brigade Organizes Dansala at Gajasinghepura

2024-06-02 18:57:17

In celebration of the Vesak Festival, the troops of the 213 Infantry Brigade, in collaboration with the Regional Ordnance Depot, organized a ‘Roti’ and ‘Kurakkan Kenda’ Dansala on 23 May 2024. The event took place in front...

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Cimic Activity

Flood Relief & Rescue Operations of Army Troops in Full Swing

2024-06-02 21:01:06

The Sri Lanka Army on the directions of the Ministry of Defense and the Commander of the Army, Lieu....

213 Infantry Brigade Organizes Dansala at Gajasinghepura

2024-06-02 18:58:00

In celebration of the Vesak Festival, the troops of the 213 Infantry Brigade, in collaboration with....

Troops of 7 SLA Build a House for a Needy Family

2024-06-02 06:32:01

Troops of 7 Sri Lanka Artillery constructed a new house for a needy family in Kaduruwela. Troops of....

Four-Day Meditation Programme Conducted for Members of Maha Sangha

2024-06-02 06:04:37

In response to a request by the World Youth Buddhist Association of Sri Lanka, a four-day meditatio....

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Sewa Vanitha News

1 SLAGSC Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Community Projects

2024-06-02 19:06:56

1 Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (1 SLAGSC) marked their 75th anniversary by launching several community projects. One notable initiative involved the repair of a dilapidated house for a deserv....

MIR - SVB Conducts Dansela Coinciding with Vesak

2024-06-02 19:05:48

The Mechanized Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Branch (MIR - SVB) organised a ranawara, belimal, buns and biscuit dansela in front of the Rangiri Dambulla Rajamaha Viharaya on 23 May 2024 coinciding ....

CR - SVB Conducts Vesak Festival Dansala Event

2024-05-31 12:19:42

As per the concept of the Chairperson of Commando Regiment - Seva Vanitha Branch (CR - SVB), Mrs.Nimali Ranatunga, an ice cream dansal program was organized at Commando Regiment, Ganemulla in line wi....

SLACAL-SVB Supports Children of Anula Wijerama Centre with Essential Goods

2024-05-30 13:29:23

Under the direction of the Chairperson of Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock - Seva Vanitha Branch (SLACAL - SVB), Mrs. Varuni Kulatunge, essential goods and sanitary items were donate....

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Welfare News

Command and Admin Company Complex Inaugurated at 6 SLSR

2024-05-17 15:41:06

Colonel W.A.I.S Mendis RSP USP, Commander of the 553 Infantry Brigade, inaugurated the newly constructed Command and Admin Company Complex at the 6 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) on 10 May 2024.

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Inauguration of 'Garrison Manor' Holiday Bungalow at Diyatalawa

2024-05-17 15:37:40

The long-awaited 'Garrison Manor' Holiday Bungalow was inaugurated on Monday (15) at the Station Hilly Camp in Diyatalawa. Major General S.R.B Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc, the Commander Security Forces....

Inauguration of 'Field View' Holiday Bungalow

2024-05-15 14:34:53

The long-awaited 'Field View' Holiday Bungalow was inaugurated on Monday (13) at the Engineer Services Central Workshop premises in Habarakada. Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc,....

14 Infantry Division HQ Unveils New Laundry Facility

2024-05-10 16:07:57

The opening ceremony of the Laundry facility at 14 Infantry Division Headquarters took place on 07 May 2024 with the objective of enhancing welfare facilities for the troops of the Division.....

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Training

SF – West Commander Inspires the 61 Division Diners' Club

2024-06-02 19:00:45

Road Accident Awareness Programme at Directorate of Army Band and Performing Arts

2024-06-02 06:17:02

A Road Accident Awareness Programme was conducted at the Directorate of Army Band and Performing Arts for Officers and Other Ranks on 28 May 2024 under the guidance of Brigadier S.J Kariyakarawana RW....

Officer Cadets’ of Sri Lanka Military Academy Visit Jaffna

2024-05-31 17:26:38

The Officer Cadets Intake 92A, 93B, and SC 21 of Sri Lanka Military Academy visited the Security Forces (Jaffna) on 30 and 31 May 2024. This visit was a part of their course curriculum, designed in o....

Pre-Deployment Training Course for South Sudan Level 2 Hospital Component Concludes at IPSOTSL

2024-05-27 15:01:46

The Pre-deployment Training Course for Level 2 Hospital in United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was successfully concluded during a simple ceremony on 22 May....

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UN_Activities

UN Officials Inspect COE of 15th SLFPC

2024-05-28 17:06:23

United Nation Officials from the Evaluation Cell of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) conducted a Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) inspection at the 15th Sri Lanka Force Protection....

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.....

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