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  • ALUTH SAHAL MANGALYA - HQ 23 INFANTRY DIVISION

    04th October 2023 09:58:41 Hours

    On the concept of General Officer Commanding 23 Infantry Division Major General Nilantha Premaratne, staff Officers and troops of Headquarters 23 Infantry Division organized a “Aluth Sahal Mangalya” on 29th September 2023, after the harvesting of 23 acres of paddy which was cultivated for the “Yala Season” by troops of headquarters 23 Infantry Division.

  • 22 INFANTRY DIVISION ORGANIZED A TARGET QUESTION PAPER DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR THE 5-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION

    22nd September 2023 11:54:07 Hours

    According to the direction of General Officer Commanding, 22 Infantry Division, Major General GMN Perera RWP RSP USP ndc, Brigade Commanders of 221,222 and 223 Infantry Brigades and Civil Affairs Officer, 22 Infantry Division organized a programme to distribute target question papers packs for the grade 5 scholarship examination for the year 2023 on 18 September 2023 in District of Trincomalee.

  • NEW COL GS SFHQ (E) ASSUMES DUTIES AT AUSPICIOUS TIME

    21st September 2023 08:34:20 Hours

    Colonel I G J P Thilakarathne USP assumed duties as the Colonel General Staff of Security Force Headquarters (East) at auspicious time after observing religious rituals on 19 Sep 2023.

  • MAJOR GENERAL NILANTHA PREMARATNE HONORED FOLLOWING THE PROMOTION

    18th September 2023 11:04:47 Hours

    Upon the arrival of the newly promoted General Officer Commanding, Major General K V N P Premaratne RSP USP psc, at the Headquarter 23 Infantry Division in Punani, troops extended formal honors in accordance with military traditions on 16 September 2023.

  • FORWARD MAINTENANCE AREA (EAST) COMMANDER ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE IN HEADQUARTERS 23 INFANTRY DIVISION

    13th September 2023 16:08:46 Hours

    Major General MWTC Mettananda USP ndc, Forward Maintenance Area Commander (E) conduct an administrative conference in the Headquarters 23 Infantry Division on 8 September 2023.

  • 24 INFANTRY DIVISION BOOSTS MORALE OF THE TROOPS WITH R&R SESSIONS

    13th September 2023 15:59:38 Hours

    In an effort to boost morale and provide much-needed relaxation of the 24 Infantry Division troops, the Division conducted a special Rest and Recreation (R&R) session, highlighting the extraordinary musical talents of the Sri Lanka Army Band and 18 VIR Beat Band. These events were organized to appraise the military's commitment of the soldiers and to provide them with a moment of respite for their demanding duties.

  • INAUGURATION OF THE NEW WARRANT OFFICERS’ AND SERGEANTS’ MESS IN 24 INFANTRY DIVISION

    13th September 2023 15:48:24 Hours

    The inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed warrant officers’ and sergeants’ Mess in the 24 Infantry Division, which was organized according to the directions of Major General W Chandrasiri RSP USP psc was held on 08 September 2023 at the Division Headquarters.

  • COMMANDER FORWARD MAINTENANCE AREA (EAST) VISITED 22 INFANTRY DIVISION

    08th September 2023 15:00:45 Hours

    Commander, Forward Maintenance Area (East) Major General MWTC Mettananda USP ndc and all logistic Battalions Commanders visited 22 Infantry Division on 6 September 2023. GOC 22 Infantry Division Major General GMN Perera RWP RSP USP ndc, Commander 222 Infantry Brigade and all Battalions Commanders under 22 Infantry Division participated to the conference.

  • HARVESTING THE PADDY CULTIVATION - 23 INFANTRY DIVISION FARM

    28th August 2023 13:34:53 Hours

    In order to support the country’s drive to ensure food security, 23 Infantry Division cultivated 23 acres of Paddy during the “YalaSeason”.

  • 24 INFANTRY DIVISION GOC'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME INSPIRES JUNIOR PREFECTS

    27th August 2023 15:48:29 Hours

    Leadership isn't limited to adulthood; it is a skill that can be nurtured from a young age. Recognizing this, Major General W Chandrasiri RSP USP psc, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) has undertaken a commendable initiative by conducting a leadership programme for Junior Prefects of Am/Senarath Somarathne Primary School on 24th August 2023. This visionary approach aims to instill foundational leadership qualities in young minds, empowering them to become confident, responsible, and effective leaders in the future.