DSC's O/L Achievers Given Incentives

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army this evening (3) had a friendly interaction with four GCE O/L achievers in the Defence Services College (DSC), Colombo 2 with the objective of stimulating them further for better achievements.

War Heroes' Remembrance Month Inaugurated

The formal inauguration of the War Heroes' Commemoration Month - 2018 and the launch of the Ranaviru flag sale took place on Wednesday (2) at the President's Secretariat during a brief ceremony. Mrs Anoma Fonseka, Chairperson, Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA) inaugurating the month....

Commander Encourages Boxing Achiever to Target 2020 Olympics

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army during a special meeting, held this morning (2) at the Commander's Office hailed Army Boxing achiever in the recent 21st Commonwealth Games, Sergeant Ishan Bandara of Corps of Engineer Services (CES)....

Military Honours Salute Late Doyen of Cinema

Tri-service troops in line with the state funeral accorded military honours to late Dr Lester James Peries during the funeral at Independence Square on Wednesday (2). A 17-gun salute of the Army’s Artillery Regiment towards the end of the funeral bade farewell to him.

Differently Able War Heroes Sing 'Vesak Devotional Songs' in Gampaha

Gampaha-based ‘Siyanewe Api’ organization jointly with the 'Eksath Mithuru Havula' of Oruthota, Gampaha, giving prominence to the aesthetic skills of 11 differently able War Heroes of the Army facilitated the presentation of their.......

May You All Be Well on This Noble Day

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army, All Ranks & Members of the Civil Staff on this Thrice Blessed Day (Vesak Poya Day). Wish all of You a very Peaceful Vesak !

Troops Begin Renovation of Medirigiriya 'Aruna' Tank

Nation-building troops of the Army working under the ‘Pibidemu Polonnaruwa’ district development project under the 'Rajarata Navodaya' on Thursday (19) began clearing and renovation work of one more tank, 'Aruna' of Medirigiriya Divisional Secretariat after a very brief religious ceremony.

Commander in Malaysia Shares Views with Malaysia's Chief of Army

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army during his stay in Malaysia for participation in the 16th edition of Defence Services Asia (DSA) Exhibition – 2018 and its Conference met General Dato’ Sri Zulkiple bin Hj Kassim, Chief of.....

Touring Defence Experts Call at AHQ

A team of defence experts from Israel during a tour to the South Asian region called at the Army Headquarters on Wednesday (25) and had a courtesy meeting with the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS), Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana at his office. Those delegates during their courtesy visit......

Army Bronze Medalist in Commonwealth Games Assured More Incentives

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army during a special meet he has had this afternoon (20) with the 21st Commonwealth Games Bronze medalist in weightlifting, Corporal J.A.C Lakmal of.....