Historic 'Aaloka Pooja' at Kelaniya Sets to Kindle 28,619 Lamps for Commemoration of Fallen War Heroes

Parallel arrangements have been finalized by the Army with the cooperation of sister services, Police and Civil Security Department to commemorate all fallen War Heroes who laid their precious lives against LTTE terrorism in a fitting mega 'Aaloka Pooja' (lighting) ceremony at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on Saturday (19) evening to....

Indian Army Chief Impressed with SLA's Nation-Building Roles

Military salutes, including a Guard of Honour and a Guard Turnout formally greeted General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Indian Army, now in Sri Lanka on a goodwill tour at the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake when the former called at the Army Headquarters on Monday (14) morning to meet his host as the first formal leg of the itinerary in Sri Lanka.

Indian Army Chief in Solemn Ceremony Pays Floral Tributes to Fallen Jawans at IPKF Memorial in Battaramulla

General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army currently in the island on a week-long (13-18 May) goodwill visit at the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart disclosing noble sentiments that prevail in the region began his first day itinerary by saluting memories of fallen Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) War Heroes at the Battaramulla IPKF monument this morning (14).

Army Contributes Lavishly to Save Dying ‘Little Ones’

Concerned members of the Army under the guidance of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, in another well-earned gesture of generosity and appreciation of efforts this morning (10) donated a sum of Rs 70 million towards the 'Little Hearts' fund-raising project, initiated by the government.

Islamic Spiritual Organization Donates Wheelchairs to Tri-service War Heroes & Civilians

In a rare symbolic gesture of solidarity with all ethnicities, the ‘M. C. A Hameed Hajiyar Trust’, a spiritual development centre of the Islamic faith inviting the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake as the Chief Guest on Saturday (5) gave away a stock of 110 wheelchairs for distribution among tri-service members, Police and civilians whom the donor organization treats as ‘those who need public attention and assistance of the society’.

New Officers' Mess Adds New Look to Elite Commando Regiment

A state-of-the-art new Officers’ Mess building with modern facilities at Ganemulla-based - Commando Regiment (CR) of Sri Lanka Army was vested in Officers on Friday (4) during a ceremony, graced by Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest at the invitation of its Colonel of the Regiment, CR, Major General Ralph Nugera. On arrival at the premises, the Commander was received by Major General Ralph Nugera, Colonel of the Regiment, CR, together with of Senior Officers and several others.

SLMA Intake - 1 Senior Veterans Share Memories with Commander

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army, setting apart a share of his busy daily schedule, met a group of Senior Officers, belonging to the Intake - 1 of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) with a view to refreshing good memories and past experiences as the Intake - 1 completed 50 years in.....

New Chinese Ambassador Makes First Formal Visit to Army Headquarters

The newly-appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr Cheng Xueyuan, together with a delegation of Chinese Embassy officials made his first formal courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters this evening (3) and met Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army.

War Heroes' Remembrance Month Inaugurated

The formal inauguration of the War Heroes' Commemoration Month - 2018 and the launch of the Ranaviru flag sale took place on Wednesday (2) at the President's Secretariat during a brief ceremony. Mrs Anoma Fonseka, Chairperson, Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) inaugurating the month of remembrance pinned the first 'Ranaviru' flag on HE the President Maithripala Sirisena. On the same occasion....

May You All Be Well on This Noble Day

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army, All Ranks & Members of the Civil Staff on this Thrice Blessed Day (Vesak Poya Day). Wish all of You a very Peaceful Vesak !