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  • HOUSING PROJECT FOR ACTIVE SERVICE WAR HEROES IMPLEMENTED BY SLLI

    25th April 2025 11:44:11 Hours

    Under the guidance of the Commander of Security Forces (Jaffna) and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, and with the supervision of the Chairperson of the SLLI Seva Vanitha Branch, Mrs Darshanee Yahampath, a housing project has been initiated to support war heroes currently in active service who have not completed the construction of their houses.

  • SINHALA AND HINDU NEW YEAR FESTIVAL DONATION FOR THE STAFF

    23rd April 2025 12:11:59 Hours

    Under the guidance of the Commander of Security Forces (Jaffna) and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, along with the honorable chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Branch, Mrs Darshani Yahampath, a gift donation programme was organized for staff who work in the welfare projects functioned under the SVB – SLLI for the Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival on 11th April 2025 at Regimental Headquarters.

  • Sri Lanka Light Infantry Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale

    12th April 2025 14:13:46 Hours

    Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment organized a traditional festival for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year – 2025 on 11 April 2025 at the Regimental Centre , Panagoda with the participation of serving members and their families. The Commander Security Forces Jaffna and the Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc graced the occasion as the chief guest with the President of Seva Vanitha Branch, Sri Lanka Light Infantry Mrs. DarshaniYahampath.

  • BRIGADIER HVA SOMAWEERA RWP RSP USP AWARDED FINAL SALUTE BY THE TROOPS OF SLLI ON HIS RETIREMENT

    08th April 2025 18:14:57 Hours

    A ceremony was held on 07 April 2025 at the Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry to honour Brigadier HVA Somaweera RWP RSP USP who retired after completing 33 years of Army service.

  • The Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka light Infantry regiment Seva Vanitha Branch and a series of programs in conjunction with the Women's Day

    27th March 2025 18:03:30 Hours

    Under the guidance of the Commander of Security Forces (Jaffna) and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, The Annual General Meeting and events in conjunction with the world women’s day of Seva Vanitha Branch of SLLI took place on 16 Mrach 2025 presided by the President of Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs. Darshanee Yahampath.

  • CPL EKANAYAKE KGG FROM SLLI WON THE SILVER MEDAL AT WORLD PARA ATHLETIC GRAND PRIX.

    18th March 2025 22:14:51 Hours

    The World Para Athletic Grand Prix sports competition held at New Delhi and Cpl Ekanayake KGG from Sri Lanka Light Infantry secured the silver medal in Javelin throw (men”s events) while an Indian player became the gold medalist. Cpl Ekanayake KGG was able to keep the lions flag high with his brilliant performance, Colonel of the Regiment and All Ranks wish him all the very best for his future endeavors.

  • THE SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY'S FOCUS ON MENTAL TOUGHNESS AND FUTURE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

    17th March 2025 10:50:44 Hours

    Sri Lanka Light Infantry has achieved high level of sportsman not only at the defence games but also national level and internationally in present as well as during last number of decades. According to a concept of the Colonel of the Regiment and under the guidance of the Centre Commandant, a psychological motivational lecture was conducted for the members of sports teams to maintain the mental standards, enhance the endurance and maintain the mental stability. Further, it was discussed the future programmes of respective sports teams & individual players. The lecture was conducted by Captain O S K Rupashsri SLAGSC on 11 March 2025 at Regimental Centre, Panagoda with the participation of 216 players of Sri Lanka Light Infantry sports teams. Brig Anura Dodamwela psc, the Centre Commandant Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment and Senior Officers also attended for the lecture.

  • BRIGADIER ACJ WASAGE AWARDED FINAL SALUTE BY THE TROOPS OF SLLI ON HIS RETIREMENT

    03rd March 2025 22:41:48 Hours

    A ceremony was held on 28 February 2025 at the Regimental Headquarters Sri Lanka Light Infantry to honor Brigadier ACJ Wasage who retired near completing 34 years of Army service.

  • OUTGOING CENTRE COMMANDANT HONOURED WITH A FAREWELL PARADE

    27th February 2025 13:12:22 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental Headquarters hosted a farewell parade to the outgoing Centre Commandant of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Brig JKRP Jayasinghe RWP RSP USP amidst military formalities on 25th February 2025, at the Regimental Centre.

  • DONATION OF DRY RATION PACKS FOR PREGNANT MOTHERS OF URGENT NUTRITION NEEDY FAMILIES IN KILINOCHCHI AREA

    23rd February 2025 21:13:57 Hours

    In accordance with the directives of the Commander of Security Forces (Jaffna) and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc and the President of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Seva Vanitha Branch, Mrs. Darshani Yahampath, the 7th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry donated 50 dry ration packs and conducted a medical clinic for pregnant women in the Kilinochchi area on 20 February 2025 at the headquarters of the 7 SLLI with the support of all ranks of the 7 SLLI, staff of the MOH office Kilinochchi, and donors.