Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage Inaugurates New Auditorium at Maduru Oya Army Training School

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, inaugurated the newly constructed auditorium at the Maduru Oya Army Training School (ATS) on 06 June 2024. Brigadier K.T.P Silva RSP ndu psc, Commandant of ATS, warmly welcomed the Army Chief after troops greeted him with a Drive Pass.

Army Chief Commends Para Athletes for Exceptional Performances

Warrant Officer II K.A Samitha Dulan of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police and Staff Sergeant H.G Palitha Bandara of the Sri Lanka National Guard, both distinguished para-athletes, showcased exemplary performances at the Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championship in Japan. In recognition of their achievements, they were invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 27 May 2024.

May All of You Be Well & Happy During Vesak !

The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Senior Officers, Officers and All Ranks extend Vesak greetings to all Sri Lankans, wishing them peace, enlightenment, harmony and spiritual renewal on this thrice blessed Vesak Day.

CES Regimental HQ Opens its New Facility for Warrant Officers & Sergeants

The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, at the invitation of Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Director General of Financial Management and Colonel Commandant of Corps of Engineer Services (CES), graced the opening ceremony of the newly constructed Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess at the Regimental Centre of the Corps of Engineer Services on 13 May 2024 as the Chief Guest.

Welfare and Administrative Affairs of Retired Army Personnel in Dambulla and Galewela Areas Discussed at 53 Infantry Division

53 Infantry Division organised an event with the participation of more than 500 retired War Veterans and Next of Kin at Dambulla and Galewela area on 11 May 2024 with the intention of inquiring about their wellbeing and addressing their administrative matters.

Army Chief Graces Matale Vijaya College Sports Meet as Chief Guest

The annual Sports Meet of Vijaya College, Matale, got underway on a grand scale on Friday (03 May) at the Bernard Aluvihare Stadium. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, who is also an old boy of Vijaya College, graced the occasion as the chief guest.

Army Chief Pays Tribute to Fallen War Heroes on 136th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Artillery

Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) arranged a commemoration ceremony in the honour of its fallen War Heroes on 22 April 2024 coinciding with the 136th anniversary celebrations. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, graced the occasion as the chief guest, at the invitation of Major General B.K.G.M.L Rodrigo RSP psc IG, the Colonel Commandant of SLA.

Directorate of Real Estate and Quartering Inaugurates Its Newest Holiday Bungalow at Hawa Eliya

The Directorate of Real Estate and Quartering (Dte of RE & Q) welcomed its newest addition, a three-story holiday bungalow located in Hawa Eliya on Saturday (20 Apr) amidst a brief ceremony. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army graced the occasion as the chief guest.

Army Headquarters Celebrates New Year with Traditional Festival

The Army Headquarters organised a traditional New Year Festival to mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2024 on Friday (05 April) at the Panagoda Army Cantonment with the participation of large crowd of gathering. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army together with Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, the President of Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) graced the occasion as the chief guest.

Army Chief Inaugurates New Three-Story Record Room of Dte of ABF

The Directorate of Army Benevolent Fund (Dte of ABF) inaugurated its newly built three-story record room during a brief ceremony held on 26 March 2024 at the Dte of ABF in Panagoda. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army graced the occasion as the chief guest and received a warm welcome by Brigadier P.R. Samaraweera, Director, Dte of ABF.Soon after, the day’s chief guest inaugurated the new facility by unveiling the special plaque and cutting a ribbon. The attendees then inspected the new three-story building, which will serve as a space for storing important documents and records of the Directorate.