Kuragala Temple’s ‘Katina Cheevaraya’ Brought to Army Headquarters for Veneration

The re-awakened Kuragala Buddhist Temple which has been receiving Army manpower and technical expertise for its revitalization at the request of the incumbent is set to hold its first ‘Katina Cheevara Pooja’, (offer of new robes for rainy season) during 6-7 November at Kuragala Buddhist Temple premises.

Administering of Booster Dose against COVID-19 Begins from Colombo Army Hospital

The national vaccination drive, spearheaded by members of the armed forces as recommended by the Ministry of Health, commenced one more progressive phase on Monday (1) by providing the 3rd dose or the booster dose to frontline health workers including tri-service men, Policemen, health and tourism sector personnel and other selected front liners.

Moscow Kremlin Presents Grand Military Honours to Sri Lankan Army Chief

The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Land Forces, General of the Army, Oleg Salyukov of the Russian Ministry of Defence on Monday (25) morning formally extended a warm reception to his Sri Lankan counterpart, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army who is now in Moscow on the invitation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Land Forces.

Special Banquet at Army Headquarters Felicitates Indian Army Chief

The visiting Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, General Manoj Mukund Naravane after his hectic but friendly sojourn in Sri Lanka on a five-day long goodwill visit was hosted to a formal banquet last evening (15) at the Army Headquarters during a colourful entertaining event dignified by the presence of his host General Shavendra Silva....

Glittering Military Honours at GR Regimental Centre Extend Warm Reception to Indian Army Chief

The Gajaba Regimental HQ at Saliyapura was adorned with festive garbs this morning (14) as military formalities were set to welcome the historic visit of the Indian Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane to the camp on account of the Gajaba Regiment’s (GR) proud 38th Anniversary the Regimental Day.

Indian Army Chief, Promoting Bilateral Understanding & Cooperation Arrives on Goodwill Tour

A bevy of Kandyan ‘Ves’ dancers of the Sri Lanka Army presenting their aesthetic skills welcomed and greeted General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army and his delegation on arrival at the Colombo International Airport this morning (12).

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

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

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

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.