11th August 2019 13:31:53 Hours
The Corps of Engineer Services bade farewell to Major General H J S Gunawardena RSP VSV USP ndc psc the Commander Security Forces (Wanni) and the Colonel Commandant Sri Lanka Engineers upon his relinquishment of the appointment of Colonel Commandant Corps of Engineer Services on 9 August 2019.
25th July 2019 16:53:53 Hours
Newly appointed 17th Colonel Commandant of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers, Major General Jagath Gunawardena, took the office during a charming ceremony held at Corps Headquarters on 25 July 2019, was greeted with Military honours and ceremonials before a large gathering of Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks. Major General Jagath Gunawardena, is presently performing duties as the Commander Security Forces (Wanni) and as the Colonel Commandant Corps of Engineer Services. He is a proud product of D S Senanayake College.
24th July 2019 10:11:07 Hours
A Farewell for retiring Major General Darshana Hettiarrachchi, the Colonel Commandant of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers, was held on 22 July 2019 at Corps Headquarters. A large gathering of Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks attended the event. The General who completed more than 35 yrs of service has joined the Army as an Officer Cadet in March 1984 and Commissioned on 16 November 1985.
23rd July 2019 21:25:47 Hours
Newly constructed Sappers Lake View officers’ holiday bungalow at Diyathalawa was ceremonially opened by the Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Engineers Maj Gen DDUK Hettiarrachchi RSP VSV USP ndu psc amidst religious observances held on 19 July 2019.
08th July 2019 00:12:27 Hours
Newly appointed Commander Security Force (Wanni) Major General Jagath Gunawardena RSP VSV USP ndc psc took over duties on 04 July 2019. The Security Force Commander was bestowed with a guard turn out and guard of honour by troops of 8 Field Engineers Regiment. After the formal military honours, Major General Jagath Gunawardena auspiciously took over duties as the 18th Commander of Security Force (Wanni) amidst the religious observances. The troop address took place at the Headquarters Auditorium with the presence of over 800 troops representing all under command formations to Security Force Headquarters (Wanni).
26th June 2019 13:38:48 Hours
Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers is highly regarded for its excellent traditions, devotion, dedication and respect for the sapper heritage throughout its glorious history of 67 years. “Annual Retired Flag Rank Officers' Get Together” is a new concept brought in year 2018 to maintain fellowship and cohesiveness of matured and young, retired Flag Ranks and serving Senior Sapper Officers as well as a platform for professional Sappers to meet sharing their thoughts in a festive mood.
11th June 2019 10:03:09 Hours
It was decided to provide guidance and training support on CBRN aspect for Sri Lankan Army from Indian Army as a follow up action of the 7 th Army to Army Staff Talks. As a result, mobile CBRN training team from Indian Army arrivedat Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering and conducted first advanced CBRN course from 27 March 2019 to 01 May 2019, further more, the second course was conducted from 06 May 2019 to 07 June 2019.
15th May 2019 14:38:57 Hours
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sri Lanka Engineer Association for the year 2019 was held in a grand scale on 11 May 2019 at Engineer Association Headquarters “The Bridge” at Maththegoda. The AGM was represented by a large number of Other Ranks including retired Senior Non Commissioned officers, Officers and retired flag ranks of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers. The President of Sri Lanka Engineer Association Brig (Retd) HANT Perera and office bearers and advisors to the association welcomed all guest on their arrival and appreciated their invaluable contribution. The AGM was commenced at 1000 hrs and followed by the get-together. The Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake attended the event as the Chief Guest and large number of serving officers and senior officers of the Corps were also presented at the event. The Commander of the Army made a valuable donation to the association for its future development.
18th March 2019 13:28:03 Hours
The Ministry of National Policies, Economic Affairs, Resettlement & Rehabilitation, Northern Province Development, Vocational Training & Skills Development and Youth Affairs organized a workshop on National Mine Action Strategy Plan 2016-2020 in collaboration with the National Mine Action Centre and Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD). The event was held on 14 March 2019 at Mövenpick Hotel, Colombo.
17th March 2019 13:25:54 Hours
The National Mine Action Center (NMAC) which is under the Ministry of National Policies, Economic Affairs, Resettlement & Rehabilitation, Northern Province Development, Vocational Training & Skill Development and Youth Affairs is the monitoring body to coordinate the Humanitarian demining activities in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Army Humanitarian Demining Unit (SLA HDU) which is under command to the Engineer Brigade is a major stakeholder in the demining program in Sri Lanka. The target of the National Mine Action Program is to eradicate the menace of mines by 2020 in Sri Lanka. In this context, the NMAC in collaboration with the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) organized a conference on 13 March 2019 at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo to declare the National Mine Action Strategy 2016-2020. The conference was chaired by Ms. Åsa Massleberg, Advisor, Statistic and Standard Division, GICHD.
