SLCMP Warrant Officer Achieves a World Record in Para Javelin Throw

Warrant Officer II K.A Samitha Dulan of Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police achieved a World Record in the Para Javelin Throw F-44 category (Distance - 66.49m) in the Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championship held in Japan.

Newly Promoted Major Generals Call on the Commander of the Army

Two recently promoted Major Generals of the Army, Major General D.B.L Colonne USP of Sri Lanka Engineers and Major General T.C Peiris RSP USP of Sri Lanka Engineers, called on the Commander of the Army,..

Over 1500 Army Personnel Promoted on 15th National War Heroes' Day

HE the President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, coincident with the 15th National War Heroes’ Day alias ‘Victory Day’ has promoted a total of 114...

Army Chief Pays Last Respect to Late Major C.B. Kohona (Rtd)

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, on 16 May, paid his last respect to late Major C.B. Kohona (Rtd) of the Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps at his residence in Kandy.

New High Commissioner of Pakistan Extends Courtesies to the Army Chief

The newly-appointed High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Major General (R) Faheem Ul Aziz, HI (M) paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu...

Commander of the Army Urges War Veterans to be Vigilant Against Illegal Foreign Job Scam that Recruits Individuals for Mercenary Roles in Abroad

A group of retired War Heroes, who dedicated their lives to defending the country during the 30 years long conflict, have fallen victim to a scam governed by illegal...

State Minister of Defence Visits Commando Regiment

The State Minister of Defence, Hon Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, made an official visit to the Regimental Center Commando Regiment on 06 May 2024. Upon his arrival, the State Minister of Defence was warmly welcomed by the Colonel of the Regiment Commando Regiment, Major General...

The Sri Lanka Army and High Commission of India Collaborate to Artificial Limb Fitment Project

The Sri Lanka Army, in bilateral cooperation with the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, initiated a programme to manufacture artificial limbs at the Ranaviru Sevana, Ragama. This endeavour not only...

Colonel of the Regiment of GR Addresses the Commanding Officers

Major General W.H.K.S Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndu, the Chief of Staff (COS) of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment of the Gajaba Regiment (GR), addressed the Commanding Officers of the GR at Army...

Chief of Staff Inspects Army Base Hospital in Kandy

Major General W.H.K.S Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndu, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, conducted an inspection at the Army Base Hospital in Kandy on 07 May 2024. This visit preceded the forthcoming ceremonial opening of the hospital.