Infantry Officers in Pakistan Army Calls on Commander of the Army

A four-member delegation of high-ranking military officers of the Pakistan Army, headed by Major General Abid Rafique, Director General Infantry of Pakistan Army called on the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake at the Army Headquarters, on Saturday (1). With the blessings of the Commander...

Commander Congratulates Newly-Promoted Major Generals

Attaching a greater degree of sentimental value once again to their heroic sacrifices at the expense of their legs and limbs during the fight against terrorism, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army after inviting a set of recently-promoted Major Generals to his office at the Army Headquarters, on Saturday (1) morning...

Curtains Come Down on ‘CDS - 2018’ Leaving Space for Wider Discourse & Policy Decisions

The 8th ‘Colombo Defence Seminar - 2018’ (CDS) at BMICH, the Sri Lanka Army’s flagship symposium on the theme, ‘Security in an Era of Global Disruptions’ drew to a close on Friday (31) evening after an assortment of more than 115 world-wide security experts and nearly 800 service personnel, distinguished scholars and intellectuals, articulating their desire to carry on with the endeavour of finding comprehensive and cohesive strategic and practical solutions....

Mitigation of Violent Extremism is a Global Responsibility - Session 3 Presenters

As the Session 3 of the final day of the ‘Colombo Defence Seminar 2018’ was reaching completion, Colonel Robin Jayasuriya of the Sri Lanka Army and Brigadier General Mohammed Hasan Uz Zaman of Bangladesh Army were invited to present their findings on ‘Leadership in Mitigating Violent Extremism’.

SLMA Adds Equestrian Spectacle to Army Calendar of Sports at Diyatalawa

Sri Lanka Equestrian Association (SLEA) for the first time in its history, held a Horse Show at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) Polo Ground premises in Diyatalawa on Sunday (26), attracting a large gathering of interested people. The SLMA Equestrian Festival 2018, organized by the SLMA with Army horses was conducted by the SLEA....

Commander Pays Homage to Dalada Maligawa

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army, together with Mrs Chandrika Senanayake paid homage to the Temple of Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) on Friday (24) on the eve of the final Randoli Maha Perahera that culminates the Esala festival with the dawn of the Full....

Funeral of Late General Rohan Daluwatte (Retd) Takes Place with Full Military Honours

The last rites and the military funeral of late General R De S Daluwatte (RTD) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc with full military honour takes place on Wednesday (29) evening at the General Cemetery, Borella. The Part 1 Order issued by the Commander....

Indian NDC Delegation in Sri Lanka Meets Commander of the Army

A delegation of 14 military officers of India’s National Defence College (NDC), headed by Major General S.C Mohanthy AVSM, Chief of the Directing Staff, NDC, as part of their familiarization tour in the curriculum, arrived in Sri Lanka Sunday (26) evening and met the Commander of the Army....

‘Thuruliya Wenuwen Api’ Gets Off Ground to Plant Trees along Southern Highway

A visionary combined project that appeals to environmentally-conscious public and nature-lovers took root on Thursday (23) with the active contribution of Sri Lanka Army troops and the support of the 'Derana' Media Network along the Kadawatha-Matara Highway for the....

Commander Surprises Attendees at Headquarters Battalion Get-Together

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake on Wednesday (22) surprised the participants in the annual Get-Together of the Headquarters Battalion at the Army Headquarters by appearing before them at the Sappers' Leisure Bay at....