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  • “KINGS’ CAFE” DECLARED OPENED

    08th January 2022 09:28:03 Hours

    A newly constructed welfare facility complex was declared opened by the Commander Armoured Brigade on 06 January 2022 at Brigade Headquarters premises. The construction project was initiated to expand its welfare facility scope further for all Ranks and inaugurated it as the “KINGS’ CAFE” with the direction and close supervision of Commander Armoured Brigade. This facility complex was upgraded with modern amenities including a welfare shop and cafeteria facilities. Few Officers and Other Ranks from the Regimental Centre and 1st Reconnaissance Regiment also attended the event.

  • SCHOLARSHIPS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENTS, TABLET PCS AND BOOKS DONATION PROGARMME

    07th January 2022 09:23:30 Hours

    The Armour Ladies Club (ALC) conducted a brief ceremony to award scholarships and donate medical equipment, TABLET PCs and books for the soldiers’ families on 04 January 2022 at the Rock House Army Camp.

  • SCHOOL ITEMS AND BOOKS DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMME ORGANIZED BY ARMOURED BRIGADE

    07th January 2022 09:21:41 Hours

    With the intention of assisting the school education on soldiers’ and civil servants’ children; Headquarters Armoured Brigade organized a school items and book distribution programme at Auditorium - RHQ SLAC on 04 January 2022. The charity event was successfully planned based on the generous patronage of Commander Armoured Brigade and distributed a total no of 60 book packs among the soldiers and civil servants those who serving under Armoured Brigade.

  • FOUNDATION STONE LAID FOR COMMANDING OFFICERS’ CHALET

    06th January 2022 09:24:51 Hours

    The foundation stone laying ceremony for construction of Commanding Officer's Chalet, for the 1st Reconnaissance Regiment took place at Rock House Camp, on 01 January 2022.

  • RENOVATED TROOPERS’ BILLET DECLARED OPENED AT 4 AR

    06th January 2022 09:21:12 Hours

    Marking the final phase of improving living standards of NCO’s of the 4 Armoured Regiment, the newly renovated Troopers’ billet was declared opened by the Commanding Officer, Lt Col D P A S A Witharana psc on Saturday, 01 January 2022 during a simple ceremony. The facility was an end result of the vision of the Commanding Officer which was followed by the effort and labour of the troops of 4 Armoured Regiment.

  • 38TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED AT ACTC

    06th January 2022 09:17:01 Hours

    The 38th Anniversary of Armoured Corps Training Centre celebrated on 01 January 2022 at Kalattewa Camp premises. The Commandant of the ACTC, Colonel T C Harasgama RSP was honoured on the corps day as per the military formalities. Anniversary fascinating events unfolded with Guard Turnout, planting a tree sapling, distribution of book sets for the ORs for their school children followed by a troop address. During the address Commandant has emphasized the value of the training, discipline, and responsibilities of the soldiers in achieving the professionalism which is the ultimatum of the core values of the corps. The event was concluded with an all Rank tea.

  • INTER REGIMENT RUGBY TOURNAMENT – 2021

    06th December 2021 11:51:21 Hours

    Inter Regiment Rugby Tournament - 2021 was organized by 1st Reconnaissance Regiment, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps was held at Rock House rugby ground on 22, 23 and 24 of November 2021. Brigadier W P Kariyawasam graced the occasion as the Chief Guest at the finals.

  • CAVALRY OFFICER SHOWS COLOURS IN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2021

    30th November 2021 09:08:44 Hours

    Cavalry Officer showed his colours in the Inter Regiment Chess Championships 2021, organized by the Sri Lanka Army Chess Committee, and excelled during November 22 – 23 November 2021 held at Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regimental HQ auditorium at Panagoda. A total of 97 chess players from 17 Regiments competed for the individual championship.

  • UNITS VISITS CONDUCTED BY ARMOUR LADIES CLUB

    27th November 2021 09:51:24 Hours

    The donation of tablet computers, scholarships, and books to the offspring of soldiers and civil staff of ACTC, 3 SLAC, 4 SLAC, 5 SLAC, 6 SLAC, and 7 SLAC was held at the respective premises during 18 – 22 November 2021. The President of Armour Ladies Club Dr. (Mrs.) Harshini Bothota attended as the Chief Guest for the simple ceremonies.

  • NEW OFFICE FOR TCWO/DI INAUGURATED AT ACTC

    27th November 2021 09:49:41 Hours

    The inauguration of the newly established TCWO/DI office at Armoured Corps Training Centre was held on 19 November 2021 by Colonel T C Harasgama RSP, the Commandant of Armoured Corps Training Centre by the invitation of WO I M N Weerasinghe RSP USP, the Training Centre Warrant Officer.