Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release:
The 75th Anniversary History Book - Third Volume of the 1st Battalion of Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) was ceremonially launched on 21 May 2025 at the Regimental Centre of SLLI.
Major General K.P Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the Deputy Minister of Defence, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, also attended the event as a special guest.
The ceremony commenced with the opening remarks by Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) and Colonel of the Regiment of SLLI. General S.H.S Kottegoda (Retd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP n...