Commander in His Formal Visit to CTS Ampara Interacts with All Ranks

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army on Thursday (28), making his first formal visit to the Combat Training School (CTS) in Ampara met a representative gathering of the staff there and exchanged views on different welfare aspects after receiving an update on the CTS....

Army Extends Full Support to ‘Pulathisi Poson Udanaya’

HE the President Maithripala Sirisena on account of the sacred Poson Poya Day (27) took part in several ceremonial openings in Polonnaruwa under the ongoing ‘Pibidemu Polonnaruwa’ project of the Presidential Secretariat.

Jaffna Troops Bid Farewell to Retired Warrant Officer II

Sri Lanka Army troops, condoling with the family of Warrant Officer II (WO II), S. P Kurushumuththu (rtd) of Shivan Street, Urumpirai-East, Jaffna who passed away on Sunday (24) offered all possible assistance to the house of mourning and accorded full military honours during the funeral at Urumpirai cemetery on Tuesday (26).

UNDPKO Team Pays Courtesy Call on Army Commander

A delegation from the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (UNDPKO) currently in Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army at the Army Headquarters on Wednesday (20). The UNDPKO team during the friendly meet inquired into the status quo regarding the Army’s.....

Tri-servicemen & Family Members Back Home After Historic Pilgrimage to Bodhgaya

Tri-service personnel and members of their families who were taken on pilgrimage to Bodhgaya on an initiative organized by the Commander of the Army in close cooperation with his counterpart in India returned to the island this evening (26), replete with pleasant memories.

First Group of Tri-Service Personnel with Family Members on Unforgettable Pilgrimage Leave for ‘Bodhgaya'

A meritorious project of unique nature, hitherto unheard in the Army accommodated a total of 160 Tri-service personnel and their family members including 82 Army participants to go on a pilgrimage to Bodhgaya for the first time in their lifetime....

Public Urged Not to be Misled By Canards on Alleged ‘Army Withdrawals’

A canard, born out of some utterances, reportedly made by disgruntled political elements has been desperately attempting to mislead the public, saying that the Army is in the process of withdrawing its formations in the North and East and downsizing its strength, putting the national security at risk.

Troops Extend Support to 4th International Yoga Day Celebrations

HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, together with tri-service members and thousands of other Yoga enthusiasts celebrated 4th International Day of Yoga, organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Colombo at Independence Square in Colombo...

Army Troops First to Arrive in Cyclone-Affected Area in Kuliyapitiya

More than 40 Army personnel of the 143 Brigade of the 14 Division and 532 Brigade of the 53 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) during small hours of Tuesday (19)....

Funeral Troops Bid Farewell to Warrant Officer-I in Jaffna

A military funeral that got underway on Monday evening (18) at Navaladi, Thelippalei bade farewell to one of the most dedicated Warrant Officers of the Sri Lanka Army who passed away while on retirement, having served the Army for more than 22 years.