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  • Reading of State Allegiance Oath & Commander’s Address Inaugurate First Working Day at New AHQ

    2020-01-01 13:22:13

    Reading of State Allegiance Oath & Commander’s Address Inaugurate First Working Day at New AHQ

    In the backdrop of fluttering National flag, Sri Lanka Army flag and festive flags and a brief ceremony, the first working day of the New Year - 2020 at the new Army HQ in Sri Jayawardenapura was inaugurated this morning (1), giving pride of place to the state allegiance oath and the Commander’s address to All Ranks.

  • May New Year - 2020 Usher Peace & Prosperity !

    2019-12-31 21:25:26

    May New Year - 2020 Usher Peace & Prosperity !

    Determined to Serve better and better for the Best interests of the Nation in the hope that All of Us could usher a Wonderful New Era of Prosperity, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, the new acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, together with all Senior Officers, Officers, Other Ranks and Members of the Civil Staff Extends His Warm & Best Wishes to All of You & sincerely Wish All of You a Peaceful, Happy and Prosperous New Year - 2020 !

  • Tri-service Troops Present Ceremonial Guard of Honour to Outgoing CDS

    2019-12-31 15:43:14

    Tri-service Troops Present Ceremonial Guard of Honour to Outgoing CDS

    The outgoing 10th Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Tri Services, Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne this morning (31) was honoured in a Tri service Guard of Honour salute at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall premises (BMICH) where the Office of the CDS is situated.

  • 22nd ‘Army Para Games-2019’ Concluded

    2019-12-30 08:00:53

    22nd ‘Army Para Games-2019’ Concluded

    The formal closing ceremony of the 22nd ‘Army Para Games-2019’, the annual exhibition of sports talents of some 700 differently able War Heroes of the Army came to a draw at Sugathadsa Sports Stadium this evening (29) with pomp and pageantry. Secretary to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr K.D.S Ruwanchandra at the invitation of the Commander of the Army.....

  • Mega Island-wide Beach Cleaning Project Gets Underway with Commander's Initiative

    2019-12-29 11:57:59

    Mega Island-wide Beach Cleaning Project Gets Underway with Commander's Initiative

    An island-wide beach clean-up project, organized by the Sri Lanka Army as one of its core Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects in close coordination with the Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) that relates to the National Coastal and Marine Resources Conservation....

  • Over 700 Differently-Able Army Athletes Set to Showcase Exceptional Talents

    2019-12-27 16:07:04

    Over 700 Differently-Able Army Athletes Set to Showcase Exceptional Talents

    The 22nd Army Para Games which showcase athletic talents of 700 plus differently-able servicemen of eleven Army regiments was ceremonially inaugurated this morning (27) at Sugathadasa stadium during a brief ceremony, graced by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as the Chief Guest.

  • Merry Christmas & Season’s Compliments !

    2019-12-24 21:01:23

    Merry Christmas & Season’s Compliments !

    Commander of the Army and All Ranks in the Army attaching greater significance to the religious phenomenon extend greetings and wish Dreams, Goals and Objectives of all Sri Lankans be met with success and enjoy Christmas spirits in its true meaning as the country stands together with Christians here and across the globe during Christmas !

  • Mega 'Thuru Mithuru Nawa Ratak' Green Project Inaugurated to Cover All Island-wide Formations

    2019-12-23 09:20:19

    Mega 'Thuru Mithuru Nawa Ratak' Green Project Inaugurated to Cover All Island-wide Formations

    Sri Lanka Army, adding one more lead to the national drive for afforestation and beautification of the country, coincident with the government’s environment-friendly Green Project concept to plant trees and establish urban forests, green paths, green roofs and agro-forestry systems in order to increase national forest cover in urban and semi-urban areas and beautify the country inaugurated its mega ‘ Thuru Mithuru Nawa Ratak' project...

  • Newly Groomed 321 SLMA-Undergraduates Join the Army to Serve Motherland

    2019-12-21 17:00:27

    Newly Groomed 321 SLMA-Undergraduates Join the Army to Serve Motherland

    Hon Prime Minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa adding historic memories to the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) at Diyatalawa at the invitation of the Ministry of Defence and Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army, on Saturday (21) graced the Passing Out Parade (PoP) of 321 Cadet Officers adding dignity and splendour to the day’s event.

  • Indian Navy Chief on Goodwill Tour Calls on Commander of the Army

    2019-12-19 15:44:23

    Indian Navy Chief on Goodwill Tour Calls on Commander of the Army

    The Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, Admiral Karambir Singh PVSM, AVSM, ADC, now in Sri Lanka on a four-day goodwill visit called at the Army Headquarters at Sri Jayawardenepura this morning (19) and extended courtesies to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva.