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Tamil Donors Build Two New Houses for Two Disabled War Heroes & Distribute Schols to War Heroes' Children

2019-02-17

Appreciative of invaluable services of disabled War Heroes and showing symbolic concern that they have for their plight, irrespective of ethnic differences,...


Commander’s Alma Mater Honours Him Inviting for a Lecture

2019-02-17

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army walking down memory lane went to his alma mater, Colombo Ananda College this morning (15) at the request of the Principal and enlightened the student community on ‘Leadership’ and how targets could be achieved.


Two Most Vital Body Composition Analyzer Machines Installed at Colombo & Anuradhapura Army Hospitals

2019-02-13

The ongoing conceptual project, 'Healthy Army-Healthy Nation’ (HAHN) spearheaded by the Director General of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Services under the direct supervision of the Consultant,...


New KDU Vice Chancellor Meets Army Commander

2019-02-13

Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya, Vice-Chancellor of the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) this morning (12) paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army at the Army Headquarters.Mutual matters of relevance to the future...


4th Phase of ‘Senehe Siyapatha’ Gives School Accessories to Students in Kilinochchi

2019-02-12

The 4th phase of the ‘Senehe Siyapatha’ Programme launched jointly with the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Disaster Management and Dialog Axiata PLC with a view to assisting flood-affected students and civilians in Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu districts in another mega....


New Major Generals Receive Commander’s Blessings

2019-02-11

Newly promoted four Majors General this morning (11) paid a joint courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake at the Army Headquarters. Those new rankers, Major General Chandana Gunawardana, Commandant, Officer Career Development Centre.....


50th Pre-School Under ‘Piyawara’ Opened in Siyambalawa

2019-02-07

Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) - initiated mega humanitarian project, ‘Piyawara’ to build pre-schools for Wanni kids in collaboration with the Hemas Outreach Foundation reached a milestone when the 50th new pre-school, erected at Siyambalawa, Anuradhapura was vested in kids recently.


West Troops Help Tornado-Affected in Gampaha

2019-02-07

A tornado that swept across 10 Grama Seva sectors in the Gampaha Divisional Secretariat area around 3.45 pm on Tuesday (5) affected a few more than 242 members of 83 families due to damages, caused to their roofs, perimeter walls, property, etc. On being informed of those damages, Major General....


Commander Extends Best Wishes to Retiring Two RSMs

2019-02-06

Continuing the newly-established practice of appreciating the services of Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) who are about to go on retirement after serving the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army this morning (6) met two more RSMs including a woman RSM...


Patriotic Sri Lankans in Hundreds Throng Streets to Salute UN War Heroes

2019-02-05

Hundreds of grateful and patriotic Polonnaruwa and Polpithigama people of all walks lined up along the roads to pay respect to both fallen Sri Lankan UN Peacekeepers when the motorcades carrying their remains reached their residences this morning (5).