News Highlights
SLSR Commemorates Fallen War Heroes with Annual Ceremony

The Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) held its Annual Commemoration Ceremony on 28 and 29 December 2024 to commemorate fallen war heroes, with special recognition given to their families.
Army Chief Admires Notable Service of Retiring Major General

Major General I.H.M.R.K Herath USP ndc psc was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 24 December 2024, along with his family members, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army.
SLNG Bids Farewell to Outgoing Colonel of the Regiment

The Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) bade farewell to Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army and Colonel of the Regiment, on 28 December 2024. The event paid a heartfelt tribute to his leadership and service during his tenure.
Army Chief Awards Cash Incentives to the Winners of Art Competition - 2024

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, presented cash incentives and certificates to the winners of the Sri Lanka Army Art Competition - 2024...
Sri Lanka Army Boxing Team Won Clifford Cup Challenge Trophy

The Clifford Cup Challenge Trophy, organized by the Sri Lanka Boxing Association, was held from 18 December to 21 December 2024 at the Sahas Uyana premises in Kandy.
Commander of the Army Praises Renowned Service of Retiring Senior Officer

Major General S.A.N.D Edirisinghe RWP RSP Hdmc psc was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 23 December 2024, along with his family members, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army.
Commandant, SLAVF Visits Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Training School

Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Training School (SLAVFTS) on 20 December 2024.
Army Chief Inaugurates New Water Confidence Training Zone at CRTS

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, inaugurated the newly constructed Water Confidence Training Zone (WCTZ) on 19 December 2024, marking a significant milestone in the development of the Commando Regiment's training infrastructure at the Commando Training School (CRTS), Kuda Oya. This facility also marks the Army’s modernization efforts as it is a unique and novel addition to the Sri Lanka Army which could rarely be found even in the regional level.
Deputy Minister of Defence looks in to the welfare of disabled war heroes

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), presided over a meeting to address the issues related to the benefits and concessions of disabled veterans at the Disaster Management Centre on 11 December 2024.
SLAVF Conducts a Dry Ration Packs Distribution Programme

The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) conducted the third phase of dry ration pack distribution programme at the multi-functional hall of the SLAVF on 17 December 2024 under the supervision of the Deputy Commandant (Overlooking) and Inspector of Training, SLAVF.