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  • ‘Qirath’ Prayers at Jumma Mosque Invokes Blessings on 74th Army Anniversary

    2023-10-04 18:41:10

    ‘Qirath’ Prayers at Jumma Mosque Invokes Blessings on 74th Army Anniversary

    A representative gathering of Officers and Other Ranks of Islamic faith in the Army joined a special prayer session this morning (4) at Colpetty Jumma Mosque for invocation of blessings on the forthcoming 74th Army Anniversary as one more segment of multi-religious anniversary observances.

  • Special Mass Recalls Unmatched Army Services

    2023-10-04 10:25:51

    Special Mass Recalls Unmatched Army Services

    A special Mass at Borella All Saints' Church, graced by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Bishop of Colombo and several other prominent clergies invoked blessings on the forthcoming 74th Army Anniversary (10 October) on Tuesday (3 October) afternoon as a segment of the series of multi-religious observances.

  • Kataragama Glitters with Army Flags During Blessing Ceremony

    2023-10-03 12:09:02

    Kataragama Glitters with Army Flags During Blessing Ceremony

    Prioritized blessing ceremonies as the precursor to the forthcoming 74th Army Anniversary (10 Oct) commemoration as has been the practice during customary arrangements got underway at the sacred Kataragama Kirivehera and Devala compounds on Monday (02 Oct) where Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, together with representative Officers and Other Ranks of the Army graced as the Chief Guest.

  • Sri Dalada Maligawa Ceremony Blesses Army's 74th Anniversary

    2023-09-28 21:33:43

    Sri Dalada Maligawa Ceremony Blesses Army's 74th Anniversary

    The second religious ceremony of Buddhist faith in sequence to bless the forthcoming 74th Army anniversary (Oct 10) got underway this morning (Sep 28) at the most hallowed Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of Tooth) in Kandy where sacred 'Shareerika' relics remain enshrined for veneration.

  • Religious Blessings on 74th Army Anniversary & Army Day Begin at Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

    2023-09-28 08:15:22

    Religious Blessings on 74th Army Anniversary & Army Day Begin at Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

    The sacred Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi precincts, sanctified by the planting of the sacred offshoot from India-based Sri Maha Ananda Bodhi turned impressively colourful as hundreds of representative Army personnel of all island-wide establishments on Wednesday (27) gathered there to invoking symbolic blessings on the forthcoming 74th Army Anniversary and the Army Day (10 October) as the inaugural religious segment of the anniversary programmes.

  • Ex-Servicemen Pin 'Poppy' Flower on Army Chief

    2023-09-19 20:54:14

    Ex-Servicemen Pin 'Poppy' Flower on Army Chief

    A group of representatives of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) this afternoon (19) pinned a Poppy flower on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu at the Commander’s office in parallel with the forthcoming Poppy Day that recollects memories of all fallen War Heroes in the wars.

  • Ten More Senior Officers Elevated to the Rank of Major General

    2023-09-13 21:17:09

    Ten More Senior Officers Elevated to the Rank of Major General

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, extending warm greetings and best wishes took time off to present symbols of new authority to just-promoted Major Generals of the Army after inviting all of them to the Commander’s Office on Wednesday (13 September).

  • Logistics Command Introduces its ‘Trade Test Management System’ & New Webpage

    2023-09-06 06:57:00

    Logistics Command Introduces its ‘Trade Test Management System’ & New Webpage

    The Sri Lanka Army Logistics Command HQ launched its newly-designed official webpage and ‘Trade Test Management System’ web application on Tuesday (5 September) during a ceremony at Sri Jayawardanepura Army Headquarters, graced by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest.

  • Exciting Military Police 'Colours Night 2023' Recognizes SLCMP Sports & Athletic Skills

    2023-09-03 09:14:55

    Exciting Military Police 'Colours Night 2023' Recognizes SLCMP Sports & Athletic Skills

    The Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) adding colour and further recognition to its provost dignity commended SLCMP sportsmen and sportswomen who performed exceptionally well in International, National, Defence Services and Inter Regiment sports and athletic events during the 'Military Police Colours Night-2023', held on Friday (01 Sep) evening at the Auditorium, Ministry of Mass Media, headed by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest for the occasion.

  • Army Chief Speaks to Military Policemen & Urges them to Continue their Exceptional Role with Dedication

    2023-09-02 13:38:41

    Army Chief Speaks to Military Policemen & Urges them to Continue their Exceptional Role with Dedication

    The Regimental Centre of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) at Polhengoda on Friday (01 Sep) laid a red carpet welcome to Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army when he made his first formal visit to the Regimental HQ after he took over as the Army Chief.