22nd May 2019 19:26:02 Hours
Immortalizing the memories of contemporary War Heroes who were posthumously decorated with “Parama Weera Vibhushanaya” (PWV), the highest gallantry award for Sri Lankan Armed Forces, the special publication, “Uttamachara” that documents their warfare achievements, gallantry and bravery in the battlefield for defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Motherland, along with the issue of a special Coin, Stamp and a First-day cover was launched this afternoon (22) at a special ceremony, dignified by the presence of HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, the Commander-in-Chief as the Chief Guest at the BMICH.
22nd May 2019 13:06:30 Hours
65 Senior Army, Navy and Air Force Officers who have been maintaining an unblemished service record to-date received Nation's recognition this morning (22) when prestigious 'Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya’ (VSV) Medal were conferred on them by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena during a state ceremony, held this morning (22) at the Presidential Secretariat.
19th May 2019 23:52:59 Hours
The Nation, now reaping the fruits of peace, reconciliation and co-existence, thanks to the selfless sacrifices of close to 30,000 precious lives of War Heroes of tri-services and the Police, once again revered the memory of them as the Nation passes the milestone 10th commemoration, the decade of peace, 'Dasawarshabhishekaya' during a fitting tribute held at Battaramulla National War Heroes' Monument this afternoon (19) on National War Heroes' day under the aegis of HE the President Maithripala Sirisena.
19th May 2019 22:00:33 Hours
Sri Lanka Army giving its contribution to the commemoration of Vesak festival on Saturday (18) launched a full day ‘Sil’ programme, coupled with Dhamma sermons, Dhamma discussions and Bodhi Pooja at Sri Bodhirajaramaya, Panagoda.
18th May 2019 00:00:22 Hours
Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, all Officers and Other Ranks wish all our readers a very peaceful and happy Vesak !
16th May 2019 21:18:55 Hours
All is set to pay the Nation’s tribute to the memory of patriotic fallen War Heroes in the series of ‘Dasawarshabhishekaya’ (Decade of Peace) ceremonies, scheduled to commence on 19th May and ends on 22nd May 2019, in which National War Heroes’ Day (19 May) commemoration at Battaramulla National War Heroes’ Monument, Lighting of oil lamps, Issue of a new coin, first day cover plus a commemorative stamp, Recognition of ‘Parama Weera Vibushanaya’ (PWV) recipient War Heroes as National Heroes, Launch of ‘Uththamachara’ book containing...
16th May 2019 13:12:54 Hours
HE Mr Hans Peter Mock, Ambassador of Switzerland in Colombo paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake on Thursday (16) at the Army Headquarters, Colombo.The cordial meeting that ensued after he was welcomed by Major General Ruwan De Silva, Military Secretary at the entrance to the Commander’s Secretariat touched on matters of mutual interest.
15th May 2019 22:56:28 Hours
The newly-appointed High Commissioner of Australia for Sri Lanka, His Excellency David Holly on Monday (13) paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army and shared views on several matters of bilateral relevance.
10th May 2019 16:46:35 Hours
Directorate of Army Quartering and Real Estate at the Army Headquarters expanding its attention towards providing more and more accommodation facilities wants to put up a six-storied building, consists of 20 apartments for married Officers at Manning Town, most of who are serving the western province or those serving different appointments at.....
07th May 2019 14:18:21 Hours
Defence Secretary General (Retd) Shantha Kottegoda and tri-service Chiefs in a common appeal assures that security measures have been intensified and all necessary steps have been kept in place to ensure full security to all the people.
