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  • NEW GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING OF 23 INFANTRY DIVISION ASSUMES THE DUTIES

    09th July 2023 14:00:41 Hours

    On 7th July 2023, Brigadier KVNP Premaratne RSP USP psc assumed the duties as the 26th General Officer Commanding of 23 Infantry Division at Divisional Headquarters in Punani. Following military customs, Brigadier KVNP Premaratne RSP USP psc conducted a review of the Guard Turn Out and Parade upon arrival, receiving a warm welcome from the 23 Infantry Division staff.

  • 242 INFANTRY BRIGADE NEW BRIGADE COMMANDER ASSUMES DUTIES

    08th July 2023 12:30:26 Hours

    Colonel K P L Amunupura RWP RSP USP assumed duties as 36th Brigade Commander of 242 Infantry Brigade on 05 July 2023. The new brigade commander signed a formal document at the auspicious time and the new appointment was symbolized in the midst of religious rituals.

  • A LECTURE ON THE CRUCIAL AND HARSH LIFE OF IMPRISONMENT NAMED "NOYA YUTHU THENA" FOR STUDENTS AND TROOPS OF THE 22 DIVISION AREA

    07th July 2023 14:57:11 Hours

    With the intention of contribution to create brighter future for students within the scope of Sri Lanka Army, a lecture on imprisonment named as "Noya Yuthu Thena" was organized and conducted for 600 students of Kanthale Central Collage , Agrabaodhi National School and Ganthalawa Maha Vidyalaya on 5 July 2023 from 0830 hours to 1145 hours by Senior Superintendent of Prison Mr. Jagath Chandana Weerasinghe, and Assistant Superintendent of Prison (Rehabilitation) Mr. Jayantha Saman Adasuriya, at Kantale Town Hall in order to prevent young generation from illegal activities. During the lecture guest lecture deliberately explained the crucial and harsh life undergo by the inmates during their imprisonment.

  • 231 BRIGADE FELICITATES THE TAMIL YOUNGSTER FOR HIS GREAT ACHIEVEMENT

    05th July 2023 20:37:22 Hours

    A 20 years old youngster who is a resident of Kallady, Batticaloa, Mr. Thawendiran Madushigan swam from Dhanushkody in India to Taleimannar in Sri Lanka on 28 May 2023, and he put a record as the 4th person to reach this position. It took 12 hours and 58 minutes to swim that distance to him. Hence the felicitation ceremony was organized in the 231 Infantry Brigade to felicitate him.

  • NEW BGS SFHQ (E) ASSUMES DUTIES AT AUSPICIOUS TIME

    04th July 2023 21:47:44 Hours

    Brigadier A H A D Ariyasena RWP RSP USP psc ptsc assumed duties as the Brigadier General Staff of Security Force Headquarters - East at auspicious time after observing religious rituals on 02 July 2023.

  • DONATION OF DRY RATION PACKS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN AMPARA DISTRICT, BY THE 24 INFANTRY DIVISION

    04th July 2023 21:43:29 Hours

    With the guidance of General Officer Commanding 24 Infantry Division Major General W Chandrasiri RSP USP psc and the coordination of Commander 241 Infantry Brigade Colonel LSDN Pathirathna RSP USP, and the Commanding Officer of 16th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guards, 250 Dry Ration Packs were distributed among low-income families in Ampara District on 02 July 2023.

  • DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL ITEMS AND STATIONARIES TO THE SWAMI VIPULANANDA CHILDREN‘S HOME AT AKKARAIPATTU

    28th June 2023 12:10:53 Hours

    With the guidance of General Officer Commanding 24 Infantry Division Major General W Chandrasiri RSP USP psc and the instructions and coordination of Commander 241 Infantry Brigade Colonel LSDN Pathirathna RSP USP, troops of 241 Infantry Brigade was organized a school items and stationery distribution program for 40 Students on 24th June 2023 at Swami Vipulananda Children‘s Home at Akkaraipattu.

  • EASTERN TROOPS WITH SPONSOR SUPPORT PUT UP NEW HOUSE FOR NEEDY FAMILY

    22nd June 2023 21:24:58 Hours

    The Security Force Headquarters (East) troops adding their share to the Army’s ongoing house construction for underprivileged families in respective areas erected new house for needy family in Kalladi, Mawadichenei area on 21 June 2023 with sponsorship provided by Mr Roshan Rajappa resided in USA, through the coordination of Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva. The eastern Commander, Major General Darshana Wijesekera gave guidance for the project and close supervision by the General Officer Commanding, 22 Infantry Division, Major General Mihidu Perera and Commander, 222 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier Saliya Dias for the project.

  • NEW BRIGADIER COORD (V) SFHQ (E) ASSUMES DUTIES AT AUSPICIOUS TIME

    20th June 2023 12:01:32 Hours

    Brigadier J M T N B Karunathilaka assumed duties as the Brigadier Coordinate (V) of Security Force Headquarters (East) at auspicious time after observing religious rituals on 19 June 2023.

  • GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 22 INFANTRY DIVISION MADE HIS FIRST OFFICIAL VISITS TO UNDER COMMAND FORMATIONS

    19th June 2023 11:31:39 Hours

    The General Officer Commanding 22 Infantry Division, Major General GMN Perera RWP RSP USP ndc made his first official visits to 221, 222 and 223 Infantry Brigades and under command battalions on 08, 10,11 13 and 14 June 2023 after assuming his new office.