President Makes a Surprise Visit to ITC & Interacts with Samurdhi Trainees

In a Surprise move, HE the President, Maithripala Sirisena, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Tuesday (5) evening dropped in at the Minneriya Infantry Training Centre (ITC) where one Army-organized ‘Leadership Training’ Course, is currently underway for 1904 newly-appointed Samurdhi Officers Island-wide.

Ambassador for Iran Extends Courtesies to Commander of the Army

HE Ambassador for the Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo, Mr Mohammad Zaeri Amirani this morning (5) extended a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake at the Army Headquarters.

New Golden Fence Around Bodhiya at Army Temple Unveiled

The newly-erected golden fence ‘Ran Veta’ around the sacred Bodhiya at Sri Bodhirajaramaya (Army temple) in Panagoda was unveiled this evening (3) on account of Unduvap Poya Day during a simple religious ceremony. Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake at the invitation of......

New High Commissioner of Pakistan Exchanges Views with Commander of the Army

The newly-appointed High Commissioner of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army this evening (29) at the Army Headquarters.

New 350 Commandos Receive Graduation in Thrilling Ceremony

The Passing out Parade (PoP) of the 46th batch of the Commando troops, including 13 Officers and 337 Other Rankers took place on Saturday (25) at Uva-Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) premises.

Curtains Come Down on Mega ‘Army Para Games – 2017’ with New Hopes

Differently-able Army athletes, numbering more than 450 who showcased their unparalleled sports skills during their landmark three-day long ‘20th Army Para Games - 2017’ brought the tournament to end at Diyagama Stadium Friday (24) afternoon after creating glimmers of new hopes among War Heroes.

‘Army Para Games 2017’ Begins in a Glittering Ceremony

More than 450 differently-able War Heroes who had sacrificed their legs and limbs in the fight against the 30-year long War for Peace this morning (22) began to showcase their multiple sport talents in the Sri Lanka Army Para Games 2017 tournament, inaugurated by the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake.

MIC Regimental Headquarters Greets Commander During His Formal Visit

Sri Lanka Army Military Intelligence Corps (MIC) Regimental Headquarters at Karandeniya on Friday (17) extended a red carpet welcome to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake who was making his first formal visit to the MIC Headquarters after he assumed office.

Poppy Ceremony Salutes Fallen War Veterans at Cenotaph

‘Remembrance Day’ and Poppy ceremony, staged every year by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA), got underway at Viharamaha Devi Park, Colombo 7 this morning (11). Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker of the Parliament took part in the commemorative ceremony as the Chief Guest and paid floral tributes to the memory of all fallen war veterans, including those killed in World Wars.

“No War Hero would be Subjected to Appear before Any Foreign Tribunals” - President Assures Meeting Army Personnel

HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, perhaps making a record for the first time in the annals of the Army history addressed a representative gathering of more than 350 Commanding Officers (COs), Adjutants and Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) of the Army this evening (9) at the Colombo Army Hospital auditorium.