Outgoing Commander Promoted

The outgoing Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake has been promoted to the rank of General by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, effective from 17 August 2019.

23.5 More Acres Used by the Army Released to Kilinochchi District Secretariat

Kilinochchi troops in another gesture of goodwill and reconciliation took steps to release a land patch of 23.05 acres including the buildings, owned by government..

Indian Peace Keeping Force War Heroes Remembered in Jaffna

Fallen War Heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) during the 'Operation Pawan' and other operations against LTTE terrorists during the period from 1987 to 1990 in Sri Lanka were commemorated and their sacrifices...

SLMA Cadet Officers Interact with Commander during 'Diners' Club' Sessions

The customary socializing 'Diners' Club' interaction of Officer Cadets under training in the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), a formality that inspires...

Defence Secretary Speaks to Security & Policemen in the East

Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General (Rtd) Shantha Kottegoda, making a formal visit to the Security Force Headquarters - East, met senior Tri service and Police officers and exchanged views on the....

Army Inter-Regiment Rugby Tournament Gives Win to SLAGSC after a Close Tussle

Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake as the Chief Guest in the ‘Inter Regiment Rugby Tournament - 2019’ witnessed the finals held at Race Course....

Cornerstone for Artillery’s New HQ Building Laid

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest took part in the foundation-laying ceremony for construction of a new Regimental Headquarters building...

3 SF Regiment Adds New Wings & Concept for ‘Strategic Corporal’ Bears Fruits

The 23-year old 3 Special Forces (SF) Regiment, headquartered in Vavuniya added new feathers this morning (7) and turned more professionally-qualified when it got....

Army-Built New House Vested in Beneficiaries in Kodikamam

Army troops-built and a donor-sponsored new house for a needy Jaffna family was vested in the beneficiaries on Monday (5) during a brief ceremony, held at the venue in Kodikamam, Jaffna.

Army Recognized as ‘Best Leisure Sports Provider’

The recent ‘Presidential Sports Awards’ at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, presided by HE the President recognized the Sri Lanka Army as the ‘Most Outstanding Leisure Sports Provider...