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COS Participates in Preliminary Conference for National Vesak Festival 2024

2024-05-09

Major General W.H.K.S Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndu, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, participated in the preliminary conference for the National Vesak Festival 2024 on 07 May 2024 at Dharmaraja Viharaya in Matale.


Pakistan NDU Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on Army Chief

2024-05-06

A delegation of Senior Officers studying at the Pakistan National Defence University (NDU) currently in Sri Lanka on a six-day long familiarization tour, as part of their curriculum made a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters on Monday (06 May).


Preliminary Conference for National Vesak Festival 2024 in Matale

2024-05-05

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, spearheaded the preliminary conference to discuss the preparations for the National Vesak Festival 2024, on 03 May 2024 at Anuruda Arana temple in Matale.


Thurstan College Extends Warm Reception & Felicitates the Army COS

2024-04-30

Thurstan College, located in Colombo 07, warmly welcomed back one of its esteemed alumni, Major General W.H.K.S Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndu, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, during a felicitation ceremony held at the College premises on 29 April 2024.


Delegation of Pakistan Joint Staff Headquarters Visits Army Headquarters

2024-04-30

A delegation of the Joint Staff Headquarters of Pakistan during their tour in Sri Lanka arrived at the Army Headquarters on 29 April 2024 at the invitation of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army.


NVQ Qualified Armed Forces Personnel Awarded Certificates at Army HQ

2024-04-29

The final certificate-awarding ceremony for personnel who successfully qualified in the internationally recognised National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4 after completing various technical courses at the Ranaviru Resource Centre (RRC)...


Army Chief Presides the 8th Presidential Induction Ceremony of SLCOMM

2024-04-27

The 8th Presidential Induction Ceremony of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) got underway on Friday (26 Apr) at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu...


Army Commander Visits the Injured of Fox Hill Unexpected Tragedy

2024-04-22

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, soon after the accident at Fox Hill, arrived at Diyatalawa Base Hospital with the intention of inquiring about the medical conditions of the injured.


Traditional Tea Table at Army HQ Welcomes New Year Spirits

2024-04-19

The customary Sinhala and Tamil New Year tea table and cordial get-together at the Army Headquarters got underway on Thursday (18 April) morning. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.


Army Headquarters RSM Receives his Symbolic Cane from the Army Chief

2024-04-19

Warrant Officer 1 H.M.P.A Herath USP who was recently appointed as the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of the Army Headquarters, received his symbolic cane on Thursday (18 April) at the Army Headquarters. On the invitation...