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  • Army Anniversary Blessed at 'Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi' Precincts amid Reverberating Auspicious Drums & Rituals

    2021-10-09 15:31:27

    Army Anniversary Blessed at 'Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi' Precincts amid Reverberating Auspicious Drums & Rituals

    The final segment of the Flag-Blessing ceremony on account of the 72nd Army anniversary and the Army Day (Oct 10) got underway at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Anuradhapura this morning (9) amid reverberating rhythmic beats of traditional and auspicious drums, ‘Hevisi’ and ‘Magul Bera’ and a representative gathering of Officers and....

  • All-night ‘Pirith’ Chanting at Army HQ Blesses Army Anniversary

    2021-10-06 22:42:20

    All-night ‘Pirith’ Chanting at Army HQ Blesses Army Anniversary

    The Sri Lanka Army’s forward-march at the turn of its 72nd Anniversary received spiritual blessings in the customary all-night ‘Pirith’ chanting, held Wednesday (6) evening at the Sri Jayawardenepura Army Headquarters plus the offer of ‘Heel Daana’ (breakfast) to members of the Maha Sangha, the following day.

  • 72nd Army Anniversary Refreshes Revered Memories of Contemporary War Heroes

    2021-10-05 08:52:12

    72nd Army Anniversary Refreshes Revered Memories of Contemporary War Heroes

    A solemn and dignified commemoration venerated revered memories of contemporary War Heroes at Battaramulla 'Ranaviru Smarayakaya' (War Heroes’ Monument) this afternoon (5) during a ceremony, attended by a representative gathering of Army soldiers, headed by General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest on the eve of the forthcoming 72nd Army Anniversary aka Army Day (October 10) as part of the anniversary itinerary.

  • Kirivehera & Kataragama Sacred Precincts Glitter with Fluttering Army Flags

    2021-10-04 06:52:12

    Kirivehera & Kataragama Sacred Precincts Glitter with Fluttering Army Flags

    Scores of flag-carrying representative Officers and Other Ranks of the Army Sunday (3) afternoon joined devotees at Kataragama Kirivehera and Devala precincts where the symbolic Army flag blessing ceremony on account of the forthcoming 72nd Army Anniversary and the Army Day (10 October) took place with the participation of General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army and a host of Senior Officers and Other Ranks.

  • Kumpurupiddi Beach Head Turns to Mini Battlefield During Final Phase of Mock Enemy Attack

    2021-09-30 06:46:53

    Kumpurupiddi Beach Head Turns to Mini Battlefield During Final Phase of Mock Enemy Attack

    The ‘Critical Engagement, the climax of the joint multi-pronged tri-service Field Training Exercise (FTX) of the Army, ‘Cormorant Strike XI – 2021’ which executed its final amphibious mock attack capturing the simulated hostile bases in Kumpurupiddi, off Trincomalee this afternoon (29) with participants from foreign militaries, was witnessed by General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, along with High Commissioners of Bangladesh and the Maldives, Defence Attaches and a host of tri service Senior Officers...

  • The Sri Lanka Army Inaugurates its 72nd Anniversary Commemorative Ceremonies at Dalada Maligawa

    2021-09-28 09:10:36

    The Sri Lanka Army Inaugurates its 72nd Anniversary Commemorative Ceremonies at Dalada Maligawa

    The formal inauguration of the series of religious ceremonies on account of the forthcoming 72nd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army (October 10), the most admired, dedicated and fondly recognized as the ‘Protectors of the Nation’ began on Monday (27) evening at the sacred city of Kandy with offer of Buddha Pooja, Flag-blessing and offer of ‘Gilanpasa’ to the....

  • NOCPCO Head Thanks All for Working Towards Decline in Deaths & the Infected

    2021-09-25 08:32:44

    NOCPCO Head Thanks All for Working Towards Decline in Deaths & the Infected

    The Home-based Integrated Patient Management System for COVID patients that got jointly underway with the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) and the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) as well as all NOCPCO Task Force members, Medical Specialists, Health Administrators, Civil and Military Medical Officers, Nurses....

  • Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps HQ Complex Enters into its New 5-Storied Building

    2021-09-23 15:38:18

    Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps HQ Complex Enters into its New 5-Storied Building

    The new state-of-the art 5-storied new office complex at the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) Headquarters at Borella was ceremonially inaugurated and warmed this morning (23) during a simple ceremony, headed by General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army who was warmly welcomed on arrival and awarded....

  • Mock 'Cormorant Strike XI ' FTX Enters Colombo Harbour & Launches Ad hoc Rescue Mission

    2021-09-12 20:07:25

    Mock 'Cormorant Strike XI ' FTX Enters Colombo Harbour & Launches Ad hoc Rescue Mission

    As the ongoing 'Exercise Cormorant Strike XI -2021' of the Army is in full swing, rehearsing troops on Sunday (12) after entering the Colombo Harbour staged a daring mission to rescue the hypothetical Fisheries and Harbour Minister of Concordia who had been taken hostage by mock Eastasian Liberation Fighters (ELF) inside the International Container Terminal of the Colombo Harbour.

  • World-Class Gold & Bronze Medalists in Paralympics - 2020 Welcomed at Ministry of Sports

    2021-09-08 15:22:43

    World-Class Gold & Bronze Medalists in Paralympics - 2020 Welcomed at Ministry of Sports

    Just a few hours after Paralympians returned home with Gold and Bronze Medals, Hon Minister of Sports, Namal Rajapakse, along with State Minister, Hon Senuka Vidanagamage, General Shavendra Silva, Chairman, National Sports Selection Committee (NSSC), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army and Ministry officials this morning (8) had a cordial welcome meeting with Medalists at the Ministerial office, Torrington Square.