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  • SLLI Sewa Vanitha Branch donates another fully fledged house to a fallen Soldier.

    01st December 2022 17:45:37 Hours

    As per the conceptual notion of the Chief of Staff and the Colonel of the Regiment SLLI, The Seva Vanitha Branch (SLLI) spearheaded a house construction project for War Heros families and it is further expanded by donating one more new fully fledge house is donated to the Next of Kings of Demised Pte Madusanka PAG at Amarangoda in Weliweriya.

  • Newly introduced “Officers' Mess Management System”

    02nd November 2022 17:10:18 Hours

    The introduction ceremony of a new mobile and web application for “Officers' Mess Management System” was held on 25.10.2022 at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Officers’ Mess in the presence of Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu by the honorable invitation of the Army Chief of Staff and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry Major General Jagath Kodituvakku RWP RSP ndu.

  • FELICITATION FOR THE OUT GOING CENTRE COMMANDANT SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADIER TCK PEIRIS RWP RSP

    22nd September 2022 11:02:54 Hours

    The one of the dedicated senior officers belongs to SLLI insignia, who was truly inspired the leadership for the Regimental Centre and under Command Battalions, Brigadier TCK Peiris RWP RSP the Centre Commandant – RHQ SLLI handed over the officer on 17, (Saturday) September 2022.

  • SLLI Team Wins 6th consecutive Overall Championship of National Para Athletic Meet.

    04th July 2022 07:41:24 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Para Athletic Team secured the overall championship of the National Para Athletic Meet 2022 organized by the National Para Athletic Federation. The Athletic Meet was held on 28 and 29 June 2022 at Sugathadasa Stadium Colombo. Around hundred of sportsmen representing from 28 teams participated in this Athletic Meet. Athletes of the team SLLI won 14 Gold medals, 13 Silver Medals and 6 Bronze medals and secured the championship as 6th consecutive times in the history.

  • FIRST GROUP OF 13TH FORCE PROTECTION COMPANY (FPC) LEFT THE COUNTRY FOR UNIFIL

    18th February 2022 14:42:16 Hours

    The United Nations is making great strides in the daunting task of bringing about world peace. The Sri Lanka Army is doing a commendable job by spreading its reputation among the countries that are providing troops for this organization, which is fulfilling its responsibility by providing peacekeepers to ensure the peace and security of the world's insecure countries.

  • BRIG WP WIJAYARATHNA HONOURED IN FAREWELL SALUTE

    18th February 2022 14:27:48 Hours

    Sri Lanka Light Infantry bade farewell to Brig WP Wijayarathna with a formal farewell ceremony, held at the SLLI Regimental Centre premises at Panagoda on 15 January 2022 while complying with the COVID 19 safety regulations. Farewell formalities commenced with a ceremonial Guard turnout in compliance with military traditions, subsequently he paid a visit to the SLLI war hero monument and made a floral tribute to the brave combatants who made the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of the nation.

  • BRIG MP GUNASINGHE RSP HONOURED IN FAREWELL SALUTE

    18th February 2022 14:21:27 Hours

    A farewell ceremony for Brig MP Gunasinghe RSP was held at the Regiment Centre on the occasion of his retirement after completion of 35 years of successful service in Sri Lanka Army. The traditional event unfolded on 02 January 2022 at Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Light Infantry with the participation of number of Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks.

  • BRIG DAK DISSANAYAKE WWV RWP RSP HONOURED IN FAREWELL SALUTE

    18th February 2022 13:52:43 Hours

    On the eve of his retirement Brigadier DAK Dissanayake was invited to the home of Sri Lanka Light Infantry on 29th January 2022. Brigadier DAK Dissanayake has rendered a noble service to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA), holding major command and staff appointments in different areas of the country more than 31 years. During his tenure as the Centre Commandant and Deputy Commandant he has played an important role for the improvement of the development process of the Sri Lanka Infantry Regiment. Further, as the Brigade Commander of 112 Infantry Brigade he played a pivotal role. This Senior Officer has followed number of local and foreign courses on to his account, meantime he is holding a Master’s in Business Management

  • BRIG KN PERERA HONOURED IN FAREWELL SALUTE

    15th November 2021 10:23:18 Hours

    On the eve of his retirement Brigadier KN Perera was invited to the home of Sri Lanka Light Infantry on 20th August 2021. Brigadier KN Perera has rendered a noble service to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA), holding major command and staff appointments in different areas of the country more than 35 years and upon his arrival at the Regiment was accorded a Guard turnout in compliance with military traditions, subsequently he paid a visit to the SLLI war hero monument and made a floral tribute to the brave combatants who made the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of the nation. Minutes later, Brig KN Perera addressed officers and other ranks and shared some of his experience gained during the distinguished career in the SLA, Meanwhile he was invited to a partaking of tea where he shared a light moment with fellow officers. Few senior council members and the regimental staff were also presented on this occasion, to bid farewell to Brigadier KN Perera.

  • BRIG IGRG BOGODAWATTA HONOURED IN FAREWELL SALUTE

    15th November 2021 10:09:30 Hours

    On the eve of his retirement Brigadier IGRG Bogodawatta was invited to the home of Sri Lanka Light Infantry on 20th August 2021. Brigadier IGRG Bogodawatta has rendered a noble service to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA), holding major command and staff appointments in different areas of the country over 34 years and upon his arrival at the Regiment was accorded a Guard turnout in compliance with military traditions, subsequently he paid a visit to the SLLI war hero monument and made a floral tribute to the brave combatants who made the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of the nation. Minutes later, Brig IGRG Bogodawatta addressed officers and other ranks and shag some of his experience gained during the distinguished career in the SLA, Meanwhile he NA .1 invited to a partaking of tea where he shared a light moment with fellow officers.