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Army Signallers in ICT Symposium Ready to Take Wings to ‘Cyber Space’

2018-12-02

Drawing a considerable gathering of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) experts, including overseas ones under one roof, perhaps for the first time in the Army history, the international Symposium of the Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC), themed ‘Cyberspace; Perpetual Battlefront for Future’ began its sessions at the BMICH this morning (28) after a brief inaugural ceremony, headed by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena as the Chief Guest at the invitation of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake.


Army Commander Invited to the ARFRO Masterminds Competition Awards Ceremony

2018-12-02

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake as the Chief Guest attended the award ceremony of the Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO)-organized Masterminds Competition-2018, held at Boralesgamuwa Golden Rose Hotel on Saturday (1).


SLMA Officer Cadets Interact with Commander before Pass out

2018-12-01

A Group of Officer Cadets, including one Maldives Officer Cadet currently under training at the Diyatalawa Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), representing Intake 85, 86, 86 B, Lady Intake 16, Volunteer Intake 58 and Volunteer Lady Intake 15 (12) called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake on Friday (30)...


Students in Their Hundreds Visit SLSC Mega ICT Exhibition

2018-11-29

Hundreds of school and technical students are among the majority of visitors, lining up to visit the ‘Wave’ ICT Exhibition of the Sri Lanka Army Signal Corps (SLSC), now on at the BMICH premises to coincide with the SLSC 75th Anniversary. The mammoth ICT Exhibition, comprised of more than 160 exhibition stalls began on Wednesday (28)...


International Ceylon Masters Badminton Championship Invites Commander to be Chief Guest

2018-11-29

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army was invited to be the Chief Guest at the International Ceylon Masters Badminton Association (CMBA) Championship awarding ceremony on Wednesday (28) at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo where a host of former shuttle champions...


“All Systems in Modern Day Battlefields Vulnerable for Cyber Threats” – Commander of the Army

2018-11-28

“The soft power generated in the Cyberspace can play a vital and decisive role in the modern day battlefields. In other words, when the battlefields become automated, when the weapon systems are getting more remotely controlled, when communication systems combined with...


Pakistan Army’s Signal Chief Meets Commander of the Army

2018-11-27

The Signal Officer in Chief (SO in C) of the Pakistan Army, Major General Hafeez Ur Rehman currently in Sri Lanka to attend the Sri Lanka Signal Corps-organized International Symposium ‘Wave’ as a key contributor to the Sessions and the two-day long mega Exhibition at BMICH premises (Nov 28 - 29) paid a courtesy...


Now, Women’s Corps Ladies Want Their Share Increased in Society

2018-11-27

Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) with the avowed interest in getting greater participation in leadership roles in peace and security for maintenance of sustainable development goals (SDGs) is set to take the lead in creating a forum for women to discuss women’s contribution to the country at large under the guidance....


Pride of Signallers in the Army Opens at BMICH

2018-11-27

Corps of Signals of the Sri Lanka Army on Wednesday (28) ceremonially begins its prestigious International Symposium on Cyber Security - ‘Wave’ and the ICT Exhibition at the BMICH premises, to coincide with its 75th Anniversary. HE the President, Maithripala Sirisena at the invitation of the Commander of the Army....


Mammoth Medical Camp in Gajabapura Treats 1146 Patients of Low Income Families

2018-11-23

A record 1146 civilians of low-income groups, resident in Gajabapura area under the Welioya Divisional Secretariat sought medical consultations and medicine in a mega mobile medical camp, held on Saturday (17) at Gajabapura School, Gajabapura as a result of arrangements put in place by troops of...