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  • SLLI SVB HOSTS MANIOC DANSALA ON POSON FULL MOON POYA DAY.

    21st June 2025 11:37:15 Hours

    The Poson full moon poya day in 236 BC marked a deeply significant event in Sri Lankan history as the arrival of Arahant Mahinda Thero and his retinue of Dhamma messengers, bearing the sacred teachings of the Gautama Buddha, was taken place. This historic moment laid the foundation for the flourishing of the Sambuddha Sasana (Buddha’s Dispensation) in Sri Lanka. Through the light of pure Dhamma and new spiritual awakening, the Sri Lankan people were liberated from superstition and guided toward a higher understanding of reality.

  • A DHAMMA SERMON PROGRAMME ORGANIZED BY THE SEVA VANITHA BRANCH SLLI TO MARK THE POSON FULL MOON POYA DAY

    13th June 2025 11:13:50 Hours

    The Poson Full Moon Poya Day marks a deeply significant event in Sri Lankan history as it symbolises the arrival of Arahant Mahinda Thero and his retinue of Dhamma messengers, bearing the sacred teachings of the Gautama Buddha. This historic moment laid the foundation for the flourishing of the Sambuddha Sasana (Buddha’s Dispensation) in Sri Lanka. Through the light of pure Dhamma and new spiritual awakening, the Sri Lankan people were liberated from superstition and guided toward a higher understanding of reality.

  • OFFICERS' TRAINING DAY FOR THE 02nd QUARTER OF 2025 OF SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY

    06th June 2025 13:47:52 Hours

    The Officers' Training Day Programme, conducted by the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry is a pivotal initiative designed to enhance the professional development, leadership and tactical skills of Officers serving in the Sri Lanka Army. This comprehensive training programme aims to provide officers with the necessary tools to lead with competence, make informed decisions in dynamic situations and excel in operational settings.

  • DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE UNVEILS THE HISTORY BOOK OF THE 1ST BATTALION SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY

    23rd May 2025 21:53:52 Hours

    The 75th Anniversary History Book - Third Volume of the 1st Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) was ceremonially launched on 21 May 2025 at the Regimental Centre of SLLI.

  • BRIGADIER MGANB MAHATHUWAKKARA RWP RSP ndc AWARDED WITH FINAL SALUTE ON HIS RETIREMENT BY THE TROOPS OF SLLI

    10th May 2025 08:45:33 Hours

    A ceremony was held on 09 May 2025 at the Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry to pay tribute to Brigadier MGANB Mahathuwakkara RWP RSP ndc in honour of his retirement following 36 years of exemplary and devoted service to the Sri Lanka Army.

  • SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY HOSTED A FORMAL MESS NIGHT TO BID FAREWELL FOR RETIRED AND RETIRING SENIOR OFFICERS

    24th April 2025 14:06:21 Hours

    The Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry hosted a formal Mess Night on 22 April 2025 at the Officers’ Mess with the participation of the Commander Security Forces Jaffna and the Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Officers and their spouses of Light Infantry family to bid farewell to Major General VDS Perera, Brigadier MGANB Mahathuwakkara RWP RSP ndc, Brigadier ACJ Wasage, Brigadier HVA Somaweera RWP RSP USP, Brigadier SWR Prasanna RWP RSP USP and Brigadier JKRP Jayasinghe RWP RSP USP.

  • MAJOR GENERAL VDS PERERA AWARDED WITH FINAL SALUTE ON HIS RETIREMENT BY THE TROOPS OF SLLI

    24th April 2025 09:18:36 Hours

    A ceremony was held on 22 April 2025 at the Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry to pay tribute to Major General VDS Perera in honour of his retirement following over 34 years of exemplary and devoted service to the Sri Lanka Army.

  • Sri Lanka Light Infantry Celebrates New Year on Grand Scale

    12th April 2025 14:13:46 Hours

    Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment organized a traditional festival for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year – 2025 on 11 April 2025 at the Regimental Centre , Panagoda with the participation of serving members and their families. The Commander Security Forces Jaffna and the Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc graced the occasion as the chief guest with the President of Seva Vanitha Branch, Sri Lanka Light Infantry Mrs. DarshaniYahampath.

  • NEW CENTRE COMMANDANT OF SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY ASSUMED DUTIES

    04th March 2025 20:46:10 Hours

    The newly appointed Centre Commandant, Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Brigadier WKSPMRAB Dodamwela psc assumed duties as the 30th Centre Commandant of the Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry on 01st March 2025 at the Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Panagoda.

  • "BUGLERS’ HOLIDAY INN", OFFICERS' HOLIDAY BUNGALOW WAS INAUGURATED BY THE COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT

    27th February 2025 13:15:01 Hours

    "BUGLERS’ HOLIDAY INN", Officers’ Holiday bungalow was completed in a very short period of time and was opened by the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) and the Colonel of the Regiment of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc amidst religious observances on the auspicious occasion of 26th February 2025.