Muslim Civil Society Holds Open Air ‘Iftar’ Ritual

An open air ‘Iftar’, the traditional breaking of fast ritual, organized by the Sri Lanka Muslim Civil Society (SLMCS) with the objective of promoting community harmony and fostering ties got underway on the Colombo Town Hall lawn on Saturday (25) at 5.30 p.m.

'Uttamachara' Pays 'Uttamachara' to Gallantry of PWV War Heroes & Immortalizes their National Sacrifices

Immortalizing the memories of contemporary War Heroes who were posthumously decorated with “Parama Weera Vibhushanaya” (PWV), the highest gallantry award for Sri Lankan Armed Forces, the special publication, “Uttamachara” that documents their....

Tri Service War Heroes' Dedication & Unblemished Career Recognized with Award of 'Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya' (VSV) Medal

65 Senior Army, Navy and Air Force Officers who have been maintaining an unblemished service record to-date received Nation's recognition this morning (22) when prestigious 'Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya’ (VSV) Medal were conferred on them by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena during a state ceremony, held this morning (22) at the Presidential Secretariat.

Countrywide Army Troops Add Colour and Practise 'Prathipatti' Pooja for Thrice Blessed Day

Sri Lanka Army giving its contribution to the commemoration of Vesak festival on Saturday (18) launched a full day ‘Sil’ programme, coupled with Dhamma sermons, Dhamma discussions and Bodhi Pooja at Sri Bodhirajaramaya, Panagoda.

May All of You Be Well & Happy During Vesak !

Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, all Officers and Other Ranks wish all our readers a very peaceful and happy Vesak !

Switzerland Ambassador Calls on the Army Commander

HE Mr Hans Peter Mock, Ambassador of Switzerland in Colombo paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake on Thursday (16) at the Army Headquarters, Colombo.The cordial meeting that ensued after he was welcomed by Major General Ruwan De Silva, Military Secretary at the entrance to the Commander’s Secretariat touched on matters of mutual interest.

New Australian High Commissioner Meets Army Chief

The newly-appointed High Commissioner of Australia for Sri Lanka, His Excellency David Holly on Monday (13) paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army and shared views on several matters of bilateral relevance.

New 6-Storied Offrs' Married Quarters to Come up at Manning Town Housing Complex

Directorate of Army Quartering and Real Estate at the Army Headquarters expanding its attention towards providing more and more accommodation facilities wants to put up a six-storied building, consists of 20 apartments for married Officers at Manning Town, most of who are serving the western province or those serving different appointments at.....

British Minister of State for Security & Economic Crime Meets Commander at Army HQ

Rt Hon Ben Wallace (MP), Minister of State for Security and Economic Crime in the British Government, together with a delegation met the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake this morning (3) at the Army Headquarters and shared views on the current security concerns and management of security issues.

Overall Operational Command, Colombo Established with Immediate Effect

The Army Headquarters Monday (29) evening announced that all Army, Navy, Air Force and Police areas within the Western Province and Puttalam District have been placed under command to the Overall Operational Command - Colombo for operational purposes with immediate effect. Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage, Commander, Security Forces - West functions as the Overall Operational Commander in the establishment.