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  • SLMA BLESSED WITH TWO-STAR GENERAL

    26th September 2023 15:19:08 Hours

    On 19 September 2023, the Commandant-SLMA, Brigadier M T I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc was promoted to the rank of Major General and which is added to the SLMA history as the fifth two star general in the appointment of Commandant

  • SLMA OFFICER CADETS RESERVED THEIR PLACE IN INTER- REGIMENT GOLF TOURNAMENT - 2023

    23rd September 2023 10:19:13 Hours

    On 16 and 17 September 2023, the Inter-Regiment Golf Tournament 2023 organized by the Army Golf Committee in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Military Academy was held at the Diyatalawa Golf Course with the participation of Major General B K G M L Rodrigo RSP psc IG , the Commandant of DSCSC and the chairman of Sri Lanka Army Golf Club, as the Chief Guest along with some senior officers and officers of varied Regiments of the Sri Lanka Army, and trainee Officer Cadets at the SLMA

  • VIJITHPURA COMPANY, UNBEATEN CHAMPIONS AT THE INTER COMPANY SPORTS MEET 2023

    02nd September 2023 11:01:42 Hours

    SLMA conducts its annual Inter Company Sports Meet in order to uplift the sportsmanship, organizing capabilities, and leadership skills of trainee Officer Cadets undergoing training at the Military Academy. On 25th August 2023, the Opening Ceremony of the Inter Company Sports Meet 2023 organized by the officer cadets of Intake 92, 92A, 92 B and SC 20, was held at the Polo Ground with the participation of the Commandant SLMA, Brig M T I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc as the Chief Guest along with Wing heads, Officers and Other Ranks. Following the formalities of a sports meet, the Inter Company Sports meet was officially commenced and a number of field and track events were held to showcase sportsmanship, physical and metal stamina of the officer cadets with the determination of making their respective company the Best Company at the annual sports meet.

  • THE COMMANDANT’S COURTESY VISITS TO ALL FOUR WINGS

    02nd September 2023 09:39:17 Hours

    On 23rd and 24th August 2023, Brigadier M T I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc after officially taking over his duties as the 36th Commandant- SLMA visited all four Wings governed under the umbrella of the Headquarters- SLMA

  • 31st ACADEMY DAY CELEBRATIONS

    22nd August 2023 12:39:13 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Military Academy celebrated its 31st Academy Day Anniversary in a unique military fashion from 16th to 20th August 2023. The event encompassed various meaningful activities under the guidance of Commandant Brigadier M T I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc.

  • FOUR FINAL TERM OFFICER CADETS PRESENTED THEIR PAPERS AT THE 3RD STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM AT KDU

    18th August 2023 14:55:58 Hours

    On 15th August 2023, four Officer Cadets of Intake 92 were given an opportunity to represent SLMA and present their research papers at the Third Student Research Symposium held at the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University; Cdt/CQMS P G A Pannila on "An Analysis of Battle of Mulleriyawa" , Cdt/L/Cpl N M S C Dissanayake on

  • THE OATH CEREMONY OF DE 1/2023

    17th August 2023 10:01:15 Hours

    The ‘Oath Ceremony’ is a significant traditional event held at Military Academy, Diyatalawa to swear to protect the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka against any threat while respecting the law and order of the country, SOPs, military traditions and practices before the National Flag, Academy Flag and Company Flags. With this pledge, the officer cadets are privileged to wear white epaulettes on their shoulders as members of the Alma Mater (SLMA).

  • INTAKE 92 TITLED “THE CHAMPIONS OF THE INTER INTAKE DEBATE COMPETITION - 2023”

    13th August 2023 09:51:38 Hours

    The Language Studies Division, Academic Wing of the SLMA conducts the Inter Intake Debate Competition as an annual event of the Military Academy Calendar with the purpose of improving debating skills, public speaking skills, logical thinking, awareness on debatable issues and concerns, and corporation among officer cadets.

  • INTAKE DE I - 2023 ON BOARD FOR A CHALLENGING MILITARY TRANSFORMATION

    13th August 2023 09:43:39 Hours

    The Opening Address of the Commandant marks traditionally the initiation of officer cadet training at SLMA. In accordance with this tradition, on 07th August 2023, the Opening Address of Intake DE I-2023 consisting 10 Officer Cadets; four Medical Officers, one Dental Surgeon, three Civil Engineers and two Electrical and Electronic Engineers was held at the Sino Lanka Friendship Auditorium with the gracing of the Commandant, Brig M T I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc as the Chief Guest and the event was also attended by the Wing Heads, Officers and Other Rank Instructors of the Academy.

  • PARENTS’ DAY OF INTAKE 92B AND SC 20 : AN ASTONISHING EXPERIENCE TO NEAR AND DEAR ONES

    07th August 2023 15:31:48 Hours

    ‘Parents' Day’ is one of the special events held at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) to showcase the multidisciplinary skills of trainee Officer Cadets before their beloved parents, near and dear ones. On 5th August 2023, the Parents' Day of Intake 92 B and SC 20 was held at SLMA with the participation of the Commandant-SLMA, Brigadier M T I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc as the Chief Guest. The Parents’ Day programme was designed with a Taekwondo and PT Display at the Gymnasium, an Equestrian Display, a Demonstration of an Attack on an Insurgent Hideout at the Polo Ground, Commandant’s Address and an entertainment session at the Officer Cadets' Mess.