Memory of 25 Fallen Army War Heroines Immortalized

The newly-erected tribute to the memory of War Heroines of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) who fought hand in hand with War Heroes before May 2009 was declared open in the SLAWC Regimental HQ at Borella this morning (10).

SOCPAC Delegation Discusses Training Modules with Army Chief

A US delegation of the Special Operation Command Pacific (SOCPAC), headed by Rear Admiral Jeromy B. Williams currently in Sri Lanka had an official discussion this afternoon (9 Nov) with Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army on modules related to Army training programmes.

SLNG Regimental HQ Marks its 33rd Anniversary with New Inaugurations

The 33rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) was marked at SLNG Regimental HQ at Heraliyawala, Kurunegala on Wednesday (1 November), headed by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army and Colonel of the Regiment SLNG.

‘Inter Regiment Sports Championship-2023’ Appreciates International & Local Achievements of Army Sports Stars

The awarding ceremony of the ‘Inter Regiment Sports Championship - 2023’, a much-awaited inspirational event in the Regimental calendar of sports got underway at Panagoda Army indoor stadium on Thursday (26 October), headed by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army.

Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Guest of Honour in PMA Passing Out Parade

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army currently in Kakul, Pakistan on the invitation of Major General lftikhar Hassan Chaudhary, Commandant, Pakistan Military Academy graced the Passing Out Parade of the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) on Saturday (21 October) as the Guest of Honour.

Hindu ‘Aashirwada’ Pooja Invokes Blessings on Forthcoming Army Anniversary

A special ‘Aashirwada’ Pooja (blessing ceremony) of Hindu tradition, held on Wednesday morning (5) at Mayurapathi Sri Bhadrakali Amman Kovil, Colombo 5, extended its blessings to the forthcoming 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army and the Army Day (Oct 10).

‘Qirath’ Prayers at Jumma Mosque Invokes Blessings on 74th Army Anniversary

A representative gathering of Officers and Other Ranks of Islamic faith in the Army joined a special prayer session this morning (4) at Colpetty Jumma Mosque for invocation of blessings on the forthcoming 74th Army Anniversary as one more segment of multi-religious anniversary observances.

Special Mass Recalls Unmatched Army Services

A special Mass at Borella All Saints' Church, graced by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Bishop of Colombo and several other prominent clergies invoked blessings on the forthcoming 74th Army Anniversary (10 October) on Tuesday (3 October) afternoon as a segment of the series of multi-religious observances.

Ex-Servicemen Pin 'Poppy' Flower on Army Chief

A group of representatives of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) this afternoon (19) pinned a Poppy flower on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu at the Commander’s office in parallel with the forthcoming Poppy Day that recollects memories of all fallen War Heroes in the wars.

Ten More Senior Officers Elevated to the Rank of Major General

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, extending warm greetings and best wishes took time off to present symbols of new authority to just-promoted Major Generals of the Army after inviting all of them to the Commander’s Office on Wednesday (13 September).