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  • SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY EARNED CHAMPIONSHIP IN ARMY PARA GAMES -2017

    30th January 2018 12:38:19 Hours

    The 20th Army Para Games terminated on 24 November 2017 whist SLLI topped the medal table becoming champions wining incredible 72 Gold, 58 Silver, and 42 Bronze medals. Delightful closing ceremony was held at the Diyagama Stadium where Secretary of Defence Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne graced the occasion as the chief guest. Commander of the Army - Lieutenant General NUMMW Senanayake RWP RSP USP psc and Chief of Staff of the Army - Major General KADA Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc also graced the occasion.SLLI athlete S/193749 Pte Amila Prashan W has set a new record in event T 42 100 m, and he was adjudged as the best athlete. Col of the Regt and All Ranks wish all the best to the Sports Team of HQ Bn, SLLI who devoted themselves for this remarkable victory.

  • Another Contingent of Sri Lanka Army ready for UN Peace Keeping Mission in Mali

    30th January 2018 12:38:19 Hours

    One more Sri Lanka Army contingent for UN Peace Keeping Missions is ready to take up peace keeping duties in the Republic of Mali. The dignified military parade was held at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental parade ground on 30 November 2017 where Major General KADA Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and the Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

  • THE COMMANDER OF THE ARMY\'S VISIT UN PEACE KEEPING MISSION CONTINGENT

    30th January 2018 12:38:19 Hours

    The Commander of the Army visited Sri Lanka light Infantry Regiment on 20 Dec 17 to address the troops with the involvement of 10 Regiments like SLAC, SLE, SLSC, SLLI, MIR, CES, SLASC, SLAMC, SLAOC and SLEME who are ready to depart for the UN Mission in the Republic of Mali.

  • PABALA MELA 2017 AT HIKKADUWA

    30th January 2018 12:38:19 Hours

    With the leadership of Colonel of the Regiment, Major General KADA Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, Pabala Mela - 2017 Carnival and Trade Exhibition started at Hikkaduwa public Ground on 23 Dec 17 and runs up to 24 Dec 17. Maj Gen JR Kulatunga RSP ndc psc graced the occasion as the chief guest. Council members of the Regiment, Centre Commandant Brig MM Kithsiri RWP RSP USP, Deputy Center Commandant Lt Col DAK Dissanayake WWV RWP RSP, Senior Officers, Officers along with NCOS and their also attended for the opening event.Seeduwa Sakura entertained the huge crowd whilst professional singer started singing Songs expanding joyness and glammer.

  • FINAL DAY OF THE PABALA MELA - 2017

    30th January 2018 12:38:19 Hours

    As the Chief Guest, Major General KADA Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and the Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry Declared Open Pabala Mela Trade Exhibition and Carnival on 24 Dec 17.Over and above, he emphasized to improve the welfare facilities of the disabled, unable, and serving soldiers of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment.Parallel to the Pabala Mela 2017 and having identifying the basic needs in the area in Hikkaduwa, one of a newly constructed bus halt was opened in Hikkaduwa Baddegama road. Also, newly constructed house for a powerless old citizen was donated by the Col of the Regt same day.Huge crowd with their families were entertained by the Sanidapa through the carnival period.

  • STARTING OF WORKS IN FIRST DAY OF YEAR 2018

    30th January 2018 12:38:19 Hours

  • OFFICERS\' FAMILY GET-TOGETHER

    30th January 2018 12:38:19 Hours

    Officers and their family annual get-together, Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment was held in the Regimental Officers mess on 30th December 2017. Major General K A D A Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, the Colonel of the Regiment of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment graced the occasion as the chief guest. The Mrs. Dananjani Karunasekara the President of the Seva Vanitha Branch of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment extended goodwill during the gathering.The welcomed Officers along with families were taken in to the family photograph before presenting the welcome gift. 4 SLLI musical group orchestrated other than beat group.\r\n\r\nDuring the movement of the joyness, ladies entertained with game of pillow passing when children were committed by air rifle firing, dart playing, and jumping in the bouncer. Comedic actor Mahinda Pathirage and Eric Abewardhana also entertained the occasion.

  • 63rd Annual General Meeting of SLLI Ex- Servicemen Association was held on Sunday 23 March 2014 at Regimental Headquarters.

    30th January 2018 12:38:17 Hours

  • Passing out parade at Boosa Training school

    30th January 2018 12:38:17 Hours

  • SLLI New Year Festival - 2014

    30th January 2018 12:38:17 Hours