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A large stock of dry and fresh ration was handed over to the RHQ SLLI by 9 (V) SLLI in order to assist for flood relief effort. RHQ SLLI used this stock to prepare cooked meal packets and distributed among 1500 flood victims.
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The construction of stupa is considered acts of great merit. Therefore, we are extremely fortunate, unbelievably fortunate that we were able to build a stupa and it gave us an incredible opportunity to accumulate merits. On 05 Aug 16, a formal religious ceremony was held at the temple premises, RHQ SLLI to enshrine Omniscient Sacred Relics and placing of the Pinnacle for the newly built stupa at the auspicious time. The Relics Casket including silver plates with engraved Suttas along with Gini Piritha and Wehi Piritha were enshrined in the Relic Chamber. Accordingly, Sacred Relics obtained from several Buddhist temples and unused sacred objects placed within the dome after the overnight pirith chanting held on 04 Aug 16 to invoke blessings.The temple at RHQ SLLI was built by Lt Gen HV Athukorale (retd) VSV psc FBIM on 12 May 1975 and it has been renovated recently.
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Lt Gen Wee, Seung Ho, President of Korean National Defence University (KNDU), Lt Col (Professor) Son, Kyengho and Lt Lim, Yeon Hyung visited the Regimental Centre of Sri Lanka Light Infantry on 3 Oct 16. Col AS Wickramasena RWP RSP USP psc received the delegation on behalf of the Col of the Regt SLLI.
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The deafening sounds of combat had given way to the silence. The chaos and confusion of battle had yielded perfect, precise rows of peace. SLLI Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony was held on 22 Oct 16 to honour the brave Officers and Soldiers who died while in service to our grateful nation. More than 2500 family members of fallen heroes gathered in front of the SLLI war heroes monument with the pride and tears.
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Regimental Headquarters Sri Lanka Light Infantry celebrates its 27th anniversary on 23 Oct 16.
With the rise of terrorist activities in the country, Sri Lanka Army was commenced to be expanded. With this expansion Regimental Headquarters were raised to streamline the administrative functions of the battalions. Accordingly, then Commander of the Army, Lt Gen H Wanasinghe (retd) VSV ndc issued raising order to establish SLLI Regimental Centre, and began to function on 23 Oct 1989 at Army Cantonment, Panagoda.
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The 19th Army Para Games 2016 came to an end on 14th October 2016 as SLLI topped the medal table and became champions, wining incredible 48 Gold, 53 Silver and 40 Bronze medals. The closing ceremony was held at the Diyagama Stadium with the participation of Commander of the Army Lieutenant General A W J C de Silva RWP VSV USP ndu psc as the chief guest.SLLI athletes set new track and field records in a nine athletic events in 200 m, 800 m, 5000 m shot put, high jump, long jump, and discus-throwing. S/321925 Cpl Somasiri RADC 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.
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A ceremony to award gallantry medals to War Heroes both retired and service, who bravely fought against ruthless terrorism which lasted in the country over three decades and sacrificed their lives and limbs for the sake of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland and to usher peace and prosperity to all Sri Lankans was ceremoniously held on 13th of November 2016 at Russel Hein playground of Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry with participation of Major General KADA Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, Colonel of the Regiment Sri Lanka Light Infantry and Commander Security Force Headquarters (Kilinochchi) as the Chief Guest.The Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment was awarded 285 number of Rana Weera Padakkama and 749 number of Rana Sura Padakkama. Colonel of the Regiment awarded 50 Rana Wickrama Padakkama and 25 Rana Sura Padakkama while Regimental Council members presented medals to the rest of recipients.
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