News Highlights
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Inspects Progress of Deegawapiya Restoration Project

An inspection visit was conducted by General Kamal Gunaratne (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, the Secretary to the Ministry of...
Army Chief Attends the 17th Buddha Rashmi Bathi Geethawaliya - 2024

The 17th ‘Buddha Rashmi Bathi Geethawaliya’ was held in Colombo Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone on Sunday (26 May) evening with the participation of a distinguished gathering.
Army Chief Graced the Presidential Secretariat Vesak Bakthi Gee – 2024

The third day of the Vesak Bakthi Gee (Songs of religious devotion) – 2024 organised by the Presidential Secretariat, was conducted at Galle Face Vesak Zone on 25 May 2024.
Army Chief Witnessed the Diyawanna Annual Vesak Zone - 2024

The Diyawanna Annual Vesak Zone organised by the Ministry of Defence, Tri-Forces, and Independent Television Network (ITN) commenced on 23 May 2024.
HE the President Declares Opens ‘Budda Rashmi’ Vesak Zone 2024

‘Budda Rashmi’ Vesak Zone 2024 in Colombo was declared open on 23 May 2024 evening in a brief occasion headed by His Excellency the President, Ranil Wickremesinghe at the ‘Seemamalakaya’ of ‘Hunupitiya Gangarama Viharaya’ in Colombo.
Army Chief Attends Vesak Day Programme of National Vesak Festival

The Vesak Day programme of the National Vesak Festival was held in Matale on 23 May 2024 (Vesak Poya Day) presided by Hon. Vidura Wickramanayake, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.
SLAVF Bids Farewell to Outgoing SLAVF Commandant

Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) bade farewell to the Outgoing Commandant of SLAVF, Major General M.K Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndu during a brief ceremony on 20 May 2024 at SLAVF premises, Kosgama...
HE the President Inaugurates Newly-Erected Home of Veterans

Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) welcomed its new Headquarters Complex located in Sri Jayawardenepura, Colombo on 22 May 2024 during a formal ceremony presided by HE the President Ranil Wickremesinghe...
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Myanmar Calls on the Commander of the Army

Ms Prabashini Ponnamperuma, the newly appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Myanmar, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, ...
The Roll of Honour Inaugurated at Army Headquarters

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu inaugurated the Roll of Honour at Army Headquarters on 22 May 2024 commemorating the recipients of the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya (PWV) gallantry award.