02nd June 2023 11:57:30 Hours
The Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment (SLLI) constructed one more house for a deserving SLLI soldier and formally warmed it during a ceremony at Kalutara on 26 May 2023. The project as a suggestion made by Major General C.D Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu, Chief of Staff and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light infantry Regiment entrusted the responsibility of constructing a house for a homeless soldier at each unit level under three phases. The new house, built at Kalutara, Bandaragama was accordingly received by a deserving Non-Commissioned Officer of the 8 SLLI Regiment who has been serving the Army for more than 17 years. He is married and blessed with two kids. Troops of the 8 SLLI on the directions of the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel I.A.L Ileperuma RWP RSP USP provided their manpower, engineering and technical skills for construction of the new house.
09th April 2023 16:47:03 Hours
The fact that the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental Drill Team was able to win the championship of the 2022 Army Inter-Regiment Drill Tournament while keeping the same victory mark on the 2019 Inter-Regimental Drill Field is a unique achievement for the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment, which has an ancient history.
09th April 2023 16:40:57 Hours
Sri Lanka Light Infantry Colonel of the Regiment Major General CD Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu toured 1st SLLI, 8th SLLI and 2 (vol) SLLI battalions on 28th March 2023 marking the fourth phase of battalion tour.
12th March 2023 09:13:19 Hours
Major General CD Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry made a field visit to 3 SLLI and 20 SLLI Battalions on 11 March 2023 as his first visit of after assumption of new appointment as the Colonel of the Regiment. The visit has been mainly set with the objectives of receiving updates on operational, administrative, training and other perspectives of Battalions and also to aware on essential needs of officers and soldiers serving in Battalions. Colonel of the Regiment was received by Commanding Officers on the arrival to their Battalion Headquarters premises with honor.
07th March 2023 23:57:06 Hours
Major General CD Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry made a field visit to 7 SLLI, 10 SLLI, 11SLLI,9 (V) SLLI, 16 (V) SLLI and 17(V) SLLI Battalions on 5 and 6 March 2023 as his second visit of after assumption of new appointment as the 15th Colonel of the Regiment. The visit has been mainly set with the objectives of receiving updates on operational, administrative, training and other perspectives of Battalions and also to aware on essential needs of officers and soldiers serving in Battalions. Colonel of the Regiment was received by Commanding Officers on the arrival to their Battalion Headquarters premises with honor.
27th January 2023 14:55:54 Hours
Major General CD Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry made a field visit to 4 SLLI, 6 SLLI and 5(V) SLLI Battalions on 21 January 2023 as his first visit of after assumption of new appointment as the Colonel of the Regiment. The visit has been mainly set with the objectives of receiving updates on operational, administrative, training and other perspectives of Battalions and also to aware on essential needs of officers and soldiers serving in Battalions. Colonel of the Regiment was received by Commanding Officers on the arrival to their Battalion Headquarters premises with honor.
25th December 2022 06:15:23 Hours
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army and All Ranks Extend Christmas & Seasonal Greetings to All of You ! May it Bring Smile, Happiness & Prosperity to You ! Here follows the Commander's Brief Message of Compliments !
04th December 2022 10:15:18 Hours
Major General CD Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu arrives to Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry on 03 (Saturday) December in order to take over the office as the 15th Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry.
01st December 2022 23:03:39 Hours
The farewell tribute offered to 60th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and 14th Col of the Regt Sri Lanka Light Infantry Maj Gen Jagath Kodithuwakku RWP RSP ndu on 25 November 2022 on his retirement at the Regimental Headquarters, Sri Lanka Light Infantry.
01st December 2022 18:00:59 Hours
On 28 October 2022, the Sri Lankan Light Infantry known as the oldest Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army proudly and jubilantly celebrated 141st Anniversary. In accordance with Army Special Order, the first Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry was established on 30 June 1989 in the Army Cantonment, Panagoda and the Regimental Headquarters was established in the same premises with the motto of “Serve” in unprecedented determination of protecting territorial integrity and sovereignty of the motherland.
