Thrilling Inter Regiment Practical Rifle and Combat Shooting Meet Draw to a Close

The Inter Regiment Practical Rifle and Combat Shooting Meet-2022, organized by the Army Small Arms Association (ASAA), together with the Marksmanship and Sniper Training School (MSTS) at Diyatalawa, more popularly known as the ‘Home of Snipers’ drew to a close this afternoon (30) where Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army graced as the Chief Guest at the invitation of Major General WTWG Ihalage RWP RSP psc, Chairman, ASAA.

Promotions & Cash Incentives Awarded to Army Achievers in International Sports

The Army-groomed sportsmen and sportswomen who shone distinctively in the field of international sports were invited this morning (20) to the Commander’s office at the Army HQ to receive appreciative compliments and cash incentives. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army after meeting those sport stars who brought fame to the country and the Army alike commended their achievements and talked to each one of them in the presence of the Director Sports of the Army.

First Group of Army-produced Women De-miners Ready to Accept Overseas Responsibilities

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army adding a special chapter to the reputed de-mining assignments of the Army this morning (8) awarded Certificates of Proficiency to the first group of 54 Army-trained women de-miners, who followed an internationally-acclaimed Humanitarian De-mining Course of high standards after inviting them to the Army Headquarters.

Ex-servicemen Gather Together to Mark 78th Anniversary of the SLESA

The 78th Anniversary celebration of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) got underway at Attidiya Eagles' Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall on Sunday (4) The memorable occasion assumed further significance with the participation of Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) as the Chief Guest, together with the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander...

Army Inter Regiment Rugby Championship Tournament 2022 Gives Win to SLAGSC

The final tussle of the Army Inter Regiment Rugby Championship tournament-2022, played at Colombo Race Course Ground this afternoon (30), pushed Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) Regiment players to a resounding victory beating the rival, Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) with 24 points.

ASVU-Initiated New ‘Viru Sisu Pradeepa’ Scholarships Offered to 91 Children of War Heroes

The novel ‘Viru Sisu Pradeepa’ scholarship awarding programme, exclusively initiated by the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) presented financial scholarships, each worth Rs 25,000/= to 91 sons and daughters of Army War Heros’ families on Monday (22), in an attempt to encourage and stimulate those students for higher studies.

Retired Tri-Service Veterans Present a Copy of the Book ‘Volunteers from Ceylon WWs 1 & 2’ to Army Chief

A group of three retired senior veterans this afternoon (19) called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at the Army Headquarters and presented a copy of their book, “Volunteers from Ceylon WWs 1 & 2” which had been co-authored by all three veterans.

Commander Conducts Unannounced Visits & Inquires into Standards at Ratmalana Camps

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army, sensitive to the requirements, facilities, and quality of foods being prepared and served at Army establishments undertook surprise visits separately to the 4 Sri Lanka Engineers camp, Directorate of the Army Band and Performing Arts, and the Army Transit Camp at Ratmalana during lunch intermissions on Sunday (14) with the objective of receiving a firsthand experience of those inside arrangements.

Hours After Taking Oath, Acting President Arrives at Colombo Army Hospital to See Injured Soldiers

Hon Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, just a few hours after he took oath as HE the acting President of Sri Lanka, effective from Friday (15) paid a visit to the Colombo Army Hospital in order to see the two dozens of injured Army personnel receiving treatment after violent acts around the Parliament complex on Wednesday (13) afternoon.

Secy Defence & Army Commander Visit Injured Army Personnel in Hospital

Attaching greater significance and appreciation to the commitment, displayed by Army personnel in the performance of their challenging duty roles in the past couple of weeks, regardless of threats, posed to their own lives, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), Secretary Defence, together with Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army took time off and called at the Colombo Army Hospital this morning....