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  • 24th Commander of the Army, Lt Gen Vikum Liyanage Takes Reins

    2022-06-01 11:04:31

    24th Commander of the Army, Lt Gen Vikum Liyanage Takes Reins

    Lieutenant General H.L.V.M Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, more popularly known as Vikum Liyanage assumed duties as the 24th Commander of the Army on Wednesday (1) during a formal ceremony at the Army Headquarters. On his arrival at the Army Headquarters, a Guard Turnout, presented by Gajaba Regiment troops saluted him in accordance with military traditions after the Commander of the Headquarters Brigade, Brigadier Indika Perera formally received him.

  • Formal Military Ceremony Bids Farewell to Outgoing Army Chief, General Shavendra Silva

    2022-05-31 17:05:21

    Formal Military Ceremony Bids Farewell to Outgoing Army Chief, General Shavendra Silva

    Military formalities, including a Guard Turn Out and a colour-rich Guard of Honour saluted the outgoing 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General Shavendra Silva at the formal farewell ceremony, held at the Army Headquarters this afternoon (31), amidst a representative gathering of senior officers and other ranks of the Army.

  • General Shavendra Silva with SLT & SMIB Launches Mobitel Package for Army Personnel & Family Members

    2022-05-30 19:57:40

    General Shavendra Silva with SLT & SMIB Launches Mobitel Package for Army Personnel & Family Members

    Hours before relinquishment of his office as Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva this afternoon (30) in another significant welfare project that coincides with the ‘Way Forward Strategy 2020 - 2025’ of the Army introduced a new SLT Mobitel package and a set of scholarships to university entrants of Army families after inviting a representative group of recipients to the Army Commander’s office.

  • Another Army Contingent Amid Best Wishes Off to Mali

    2022-05-24 09:56:25

    Another Army Contingent Amid Best Wishes Off to Mali

    One more contingent of 100 well-trained, meticulously-prepared and professionally-trained Army personnel in the Combat Convoy Company (CCC), designed to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left for Mali this evening (23) as the first group of the contingent of 243 troops, set to leave in stages.

  • Formal Culmination of State Vesak Commemoration Marked at Kuragala with Colourful Religious Performances

    2022-05-23 11:00:56

    Formal Culmination of State Vesak Commemoration Marked at Kuragala with Colourful Religious Performances

    The formal culmination of the week-long State Vesak Festival at Army-revived, built and completely renovated ancient Kuragala cave temple complex, known as Kuragala Rajamaha Viharaya took place during this weekend (21-22 May) in the presence of a gathering of Buddhist monks and General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army...

  • Nation Honours Those Deserving to be Honoured at War Heroes' Monument on 13th Anniversary Day

    2022-05-19 10:01:25

    Nation Honours Those Deserving to be Honoured at War Heroes' Monument on 13th Anniversary Day

    UNDYING memories and gallantry of heroic War Heroes who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the motherland were revered, admired and honoured once again this morning (19) in a simple state ceremony at Sri Jayawardenepura War Heroes’ Monument (Ranaviru Smarakaya) during a solemn ceremony, dignified by the presence of HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.....

  • Heroism of War Heroes in ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’ Lauded & Admired on National War Heroes’ Day

    2022-05-18 18:04:05

    Heroism of War Heroes in ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’ Lauded & Admired on National War Heroes’ Day

    Symbolizing the importance and the prominence, being attached to the heroic War Heroes who remain incapacitated due to serious injuries sustained in the defence of the motherland, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, together with his spouse on the ‘Victory Day’ (May 18) aka National War Heroes Day called at the ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’....

  • 'Let Blessings of Meritorious Acts Help Overcome All Economic Constraints' - Army Chief at Kuragala

    2022-05-15 13:37:22

    'Let Blessings of Meritorious Acts Help Overcome All Economic Constraints' - Army Chief at Kuragala

    The oldest cave temple complex in the Sabaragamuwa Province, Kuragala, the ancient Buddhist monastery, known as Kuragala Rajamaha Viharaya, which has a proud history of over 2300 years, turned a new lease of life on this Thrice Blessed Day...

  • 4th CCC Contingent for Mali Ready for Departure

    2022-05-04 15:26:57

    4th CCC Contingent for Mali Ready for Departure

    A neatly-organized military ceremony at the Gemunu Watch (GW) Regimental Headquarters at Kuruwita, Ratnapura this morning (4) laid a red carpet welcome to the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva when he arrived there as the Chief Guest to receive the formal salute of the 4th contingent of 243 Army personnel, set to leave to serve in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).

  • Muslim Members in the Army Join ‘Iftar’ Ritual at Army Headquarters with Commander

    2022-04-30 10:15:43

    Muslim Members in the Army Join ‘Iftar’ Ritual at Army Headquarters with Commander

    A gathering of Officers and Other Ranks of Islamic faith at the Army Headquarters Friday (29) evening sat together with their head of the organization, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army in order to perform the ‘Iftar’ ritual, the breaking of fast at sunset. Organized by the Army Muslims' Association, the performance of the ritual ‘Iftar’ symbolized the degree of reconciliation and the goodwill as well as....