2021-10-09 15:31:27
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....
2021-10-06 22:42:20
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.
2021-10-05 08:52:12
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.
2021-10-04 06:52:12
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.
2021-09-30 06:46:53
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...
2021-09-28 09:10:36
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....
2021-09-25 08:32:44
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....
2021-09-23 15:38:18
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....
2021-09-12 20:07:25
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.
2021-09-08 15:22:43
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.