07th August 2025 14:48:00 Hours
The noble concept of the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, and the Chairperson of the SLLI Seva Vanitha Branch, Mrs Darshanee Yahampath, a memorial charity event took place at the Atamasthana in Anuradhapura on 1 August 2025, to commemorate and pay tribute to the unmarried heroic soldiers of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment who sacrificed their lives for protecting the sovereignty of the country the event war held with the participation of parents and family members of the fallen war heroes.
28th July 2025 21:05:26 Hours
The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc conducted a formal visit to the 10th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry at Palinagar on 26 July 2025.
21st June 2025 11:37:15 Hours
The Poson full moon poya day in 236 BC marked a deeply significant event in Sri Lankan history as the arrival of Arahant Mahinda Thero and his retinue of Dhamma messengers, bearing the sacred teachings of the Gautama Buddha, was taken place. This historic moment laid the foundation for the flourishing of the Sambuddha Sasana (Buddha’s Dispensation) in Sri Lanka. Through the light of pure Dhamma and new spiritual awakening, the Sri Lankan people were liberated from superstition and guided toward a higher understanding of reality.
13th June 2025 11:13:50 Hours
The Poson Full Moon Poya Day marks a deeply significant event in Sri Lankan history as it symbolises the arrival of Arahant Mahinda Thero and his retinue of Dhamma messengers, bearing the sacred teachings of the Gautama Buddha. This historic moment laid the foundation for the flourishing of the Sambuddha Sasana (Buddha’s Dispensation) in Sri Lanka. Through the light of pure Dhamma and new spiritual awakening, the Sri Lankan people were liberated from superstition and guided toward a higher understanding of reality.
06th June 2025 13:47:52 Hours
The Officers' Training Day Programme, conducted by the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry is a pivotal initiative designed to enhance the professional development, leadership and tactical skills of Officers serving in the Sri Lanka Army. This comprehensive training programme aims to provide officers with the necessary tools to lead with competence, make informed decisions in dynamic situations and excel in operational settings.
23rd May 2025 21:53:52 Hours
The 75th Anniversary History Book - Third Volume of the 1st Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) was ceremonially launched on 21 May 2025 at the Regimental Centre of SLLI.
10th May 2025 08:45:33 Hours
A ceremony was held on 09 May 2025 at the Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry to pay tribute to Brigadier MGANB Mahathuwakkara RWP RSP ndc in honour of his retirement following 36 years of exemplary and devoted service to the Sri Lanka Army.
24th April 2025 14:06:21 Hours
The Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry hosted a formal Mess Night on 22 April 2025 at the Officers’ Mess with the participation of the Commander Security Forces Jaffna and the Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Officers and their spouses of Light Infantry family to bid farewell to Major General VDS Perera, Brigadier MGANB Mahathuwakkara RWP RSP ndc, Brigadier ACJ Wasage, Brigadier HVA Somaweera RWP RSP USP, Brigadier SWR Prasanna RWP RSP USP and Brigadier JKRP Jayasinghe RWP RSP USP.
24th April 2025 09:18:36 Hours
A ceremony was held on 22 April 2025 at the Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry to pay tribute to Major General VDS Perera in honour of his retirement following over 34 years of exemplary and devoted service to the Sri Lanka Army.
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.
