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26th May 2025 09:22:22 Hours
The COE Inspection Team from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) conducted the Second Quarter Contingent Own Equipment (COE) Inspection for the 15th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) on 23 May 2025 at the “Sri Base” camp premises in Naquora, Lebanon.
21st May 2025 10:23:26 Hours
Major General S A Hettige RSP psc, Director General of Directorate of Overseas Operations was honoured in a customary ceremony at the Army Headquarters on 20 May 2025 upon his well-deserved promotion to the rank of Major General.
18th May 2025 19:17:11 Hours
The Vesak Poya Day, the most important day in the Buddhist calendar was celebrated in a reflective manner at the SRIMED Level 2 Hospital, Bor in South Sudan on 12 May 2025 as a collective effort of all SRIMED staff including the Contingent Commander Lt Col RMDB Rajapaksha USP. The evening commenced with a “Bodhi Pooja Pinkama” and many other colourful events like Buddhist Visual Documentaries, Vesak Lantern Display, Cultural “Bathi Gee” singing performances and “Vesak Dansela” (free refreshments) were included in the programme. Many UNMISS Civilian and Military officials including the Commander Sector East Brig Gen Razzaq Ahmed participated in this event.
15th May 2025 08:36:55 Hours
SRIMED Level 2 Hospital at UNMISS Bor Compound conducted a Field Training Exercise (FTX) on Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Management on 2 May 2025. This simulation involved INDBATT2 Level 1, ETHBATT Level 1, and ROK-HMEC Level 1 medical teams, focusing on the coordinated response to a bomb blast scenario involving eight casualties from a joint operation in Bor Town. This was conducted under the guidance and supervision of the consultants at SRIMED Level 2 Hospital.
The exercise tested the teams' ability to triage, stabilize, and manage multiple trauma patients in a high-pressure environment. A post-exercise debrief was conducted to review performance and strengthen collaboration for future emergencies.
15th May 2025 07:44:01 Hours
The quarterly evaluation of the 15th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) on performances, resource utilization, policy effectiveness and managerial and structural issues of the UNIFIL in Lebanon at Mission Level, conducted by the Evaluation Cell of UNIFIL got underway on Friday 09 May 2025 at the Sri Base Camp.
14th May 2025 20:38:06 Hours
UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian PVSM AVSM SM VSM visited SRIMED Level 2 Hospital on 01 May 2025. A presentation regarding the structure and duties of the hospital was conducted by the Contingent Commander of SRIMED, Lt Col RMDB Rajapaksha USP. The Force Commander appreciated the service rendered by SRIMED and highlighted the challenges and potential areas for improvement during the discussion.
03rd April 2025 20:55:24 Hours
Female Officers and Other Ranks representing Gender Focal Points of SRIMED Level 2 Hospital, South Sudan, participated in Integrated Shot Distance Patrols (ISDP) to rural villages of Bor, South Sudan as a part of the programme to Counter Conflict Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) in South Sudan by UNMISS (United Nations Mission in South Sudan). Many issues related to the gender-based violence in these rural villages of South Sudan have been highlighted and addressed successfully as a result of these visits. Officials including GDPs of Indian, Korean and Ethiopian Battalions, UN Police members and Staff Officers participated in this programme.
24th February 2025 23:23:46 Hours
The Medal Awarding Ceremony of the 15th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company at the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the prestigious military ceremony that appreciates the exemplary dedication, made by any specific contingent, took place on 11th February 2025 at the UNIFIL Headquarters, Naqoura, Lebanon where the Sri Lankan contingent was honoured with UN medals.
24th February 2025 23:15:13 Hours
A delegation of the Sri Lanka Army led by Major General U K D D P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc- the Director General General Staff along with Major General K A W N H Bandaranayake USP- Colonel of the Regiment Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and Brigadier S A Hettige RSP psc – Director, Directorate of Overseas Operations of the Sri Lanka Army, paid a courtesy call on the UNIFIL Deputy Force Commander on 10th February 2025 at the UNIFIL HQ, Naqoura in Lebanon.
24th February 2025 22:58:26 Hours
Sri Lankan Army delegation headed by Major General U K D D P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc- Director General General Staff along with Major General K A W N H Bandaranayake USP- Colonel of the Regiment Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and Brigadier S A Hettige RSP psc – Director, Directorate of Overseas Operations of Sri Lanka Army made an official visit to the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company at United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on 11th February 2025 in parallel to their official visit to the Medal Awarding Ceremony.