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  • Army Seva Vanitha Ladies Distribute More Relief Packs & Gift Chiller Fridges for Yoghurt Production

    2023-08-05 05:52:13

    Army Seva Vanitha Ladies Distribute More Relief Packs & Gift Chiller Fridges for Yoghurt Production

    The Sri Lanka Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) at the Army HQ expanding its welfare roles once again donated 100 dry ration packs to selected soldiers who are working at the Army HQ on Friday (04 Aug) during a special ceremony at the Army HQ, graced by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army and Mrs Janaki Liyanage, President, ASVU as distinguished guests for the occasion.

  • Children of Army & Civil Personnel thru ASVU Receive Free Tablet Computers

    2023-07-27 20:09:28

    Children of Army & Civil Personnel thru ASVU Receive Free Tablet Computers

    The Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) at the Army HQ taking cognizance of the students' needs for fast developing digital learning launched one more mega welfare project for the benefit of children of 55 deserving Army and Civil personnel serving the Army HQ by presenting them with free mobile Tablet Computers during a ceremony on Thursday (27) at the Army HQ, headed by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest.

  • STF Provided Army - Manufactured Vehicles for UN Assignments

    2023-07-25 20:42:56

    STF Provided Army - Manufactured Vehicles for UN Assignments

    Saving a large chunk of foreign exchange to the country and proving once again that ‘Nothing is Impossible’ for the Sri Lanka Army, either in the battlefield or for development of the country, the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) troops of the Army joined history by formally handing over six locally-manufactured vehicles of UN standards to the Special Task Force (STF) of the Police at the request of Ministry of Public Security.

  • Army Athletic Achievers in AAC, Paris & India Promoted & Receive Laurels from Army Chief

    2023-07-21 22:09:15

    Army Athletic Achievers in AAC, Paris & India Promoted & Receive Laurels from Army Chief

    All 10 Army athletes who brought laurels to the country having made national and international records in the recent Asian Athletics Championship - 2023 (AAC) in Thailand, Para Athletic World Championship 2023 in Paris and Commonwealth Senior, Junior and Youth Championships - 2023 in India were promoted to their next rank this morning (21 July) and awarded appreciative mementos by the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu.

  • Commander Responds to Principal's Request of His Alma Mater & Erects New Home with ASVU

    2023-07-20 12:55:33

    Commander Responds to Principal's Request of His Alma Mater & Erects New Home with ASVU

    Not forgetful of his Matale native roots in the picturesque terrestrial landform in the hill country, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, together with Mrs Janaki Liyanage, President, Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) were in Matale on Wednesday (19 July) morning to vest a deserving family with an Army-constructed new house.

  • Army Chief Pinning Commendation Badges Praises Soldiers in Alagalla Search

    2023-07-15 13:56:14

    Army Chief Pinning Commendation Badges Praises Soldiers in Alagalla Search

    The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, in a gesture of admiration and appreciation for exceptional hardwork and commitment, praised five Army personnel of the 11 Infantry Division who untiringly took part in the search operation for the missing Danish tourist who was found dead near Alagalla mountain range, after inviting those Army personnel this morning (15) to the Commander's office at the Army HQ.

  • Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Chief of Guardians of the Skies Calls on Army Commander

    2023-07-14 00:17:46

    Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Chief of Guardians of the Skies Calls on Army Commander

    Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa RSP and two Bars, VSV, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MA in IS&S (UK), BSc (Def Stu), MIM (SL), AMIE (SL), rcds, psc, the recently-appointed 19th Commander of the Air Force was welcomed this morning (13) to the Army HQ amid ceremonial honours when he arrived there to pay courtesies to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu upon assumption of his new office.

  • 2nd Phase of ‘Deegawapiya’ Restoration Begins

    2023-07-11 20:07:41

    2nd Phase of ‘Deegawapiya’ Restoration Begins

    The restoration project of the ‘Deegawapiya’ Dagoba in Ampara, one of the sixteen most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist calendar reached a milestone on Monday (10 July) with the commencement of the auspicious 2nd phase of the restoration project upon completion of 69 feet in height under the 1st phase.

  • 5th CCC of the Army Leaves for UN Peacekeeping in Mali

    2023-07-02 11:43:11

    5th CCC of the Army Leaves for UN Peacekeeping in Mali

    One more contingent of well-trained and meticulously-prepared Army personnel in the 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC), designed to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left for Mali Saturday (July 01) evening as the first segment of 170 troops out of the full contingent of 243, set to leave in stages.

  • 5th Army Contingent Ready for Departure to Serve UN in MINUSMA

    2023-06-23 19:20:52

    5th  Army Contingent Ready for Departure to Serve UN in MINUSMA

    The 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC), now ready to undertake UN Peacekeeping Mission responsibilities in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) before their departure from the country presented a ceremonial salute to Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army at the Regimental Headquarters parade ground of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) in Ambepussa on Friday (23).