Aesthetic Talents of Differently-able War Heroes on Display

A collective of more than 50 differently-able War Heroes of the Army are to showcase their inborn aesthetic talents in handicrafts, art and sculpture during a mega exhibition, organized by the Directorate of Rehabilitation during 1 - 2 November at J.D.A Perera Gallery, Colombo 7. Presentation of those unique and exceptionally created masterpieces....

Commander Attends Special Meeting at District Secretariat to Evaluate Army Contribution

A special appraisal meeting of all stakeholders, involved in the ongoing ‘Pibidemu Polonnaruwa’ (Awakening of Polonnaruwa) project, took place this afternoon (27) at the District Secretariat in Polonnaruwa, for which the Commander of the Army.....

MDD ‘Yankee’ of SL Army Honoured in Gala Ceremony in Washington

The Mine Detection Dog (MDD), ‘Yankee’ of the Sri Lanka Army MDD team was honoured in the US Marshall Legacy Institute’s (MLI) 20th Anniversary gala of the ‘Clearing the Path’ in Washington D.C on Tuesday (24).

Wedding Bells Ring for Three More Differently-able War Heroes Under Recuperation

Three more differently-able War Heroes of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR), who turned physically handicapped during the fight against LTTE terrorism, tied nuptial knots at VIR-managed ‘The Salute’ Reception Hall at Boyagane Kurunegala on Tuesday (24)....

Army Personnel Graduate in the Cookery & Culinary Art for the First Time in Army History

A group of 30 Army personnel including 2 Officers belonging to the Catering Battalion under the Directorate of Supply and Transport creating history received graduation for the first time in Cookery and......

‘Exercise-Mitra Shakti - 2017’ Draws to a Close

The fifth India-Sri Lanka Joint Training ‘Exercise-Mitra Shakti 2017’ came to a successful conclusion on Thursday (26) at the Aundh Military Camp in Pune. The 14-day long joint training exercise (13-26, October) between India and Sri Lanka Army to build Military.....

British Consultant on Police Reforms Pays Courtesy Call on Commander of the Army

British Consultant on Police Reforms, Sir Hugh Orde paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake at the Army Headquarters, this morning (25). A cordial meeting......

Jaffna Troops Begin Construction of 6 New Houses for Jaffna People

Jaffna-based troops, including engineers and technicians at the request of the Ministry of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs, have undertaken to construct 6 more new houses for needy people in Karainagar area, Jaffna.

Commander’s Alma Mater & Old Anandians Join Together to Felicitate Him

Colombo Ananda College this morning (23), in a rare gesture of appreciation, hailed one of its great sons of Sri Lanka, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army in a fitting ceremony........

Memory of SLLI War Heroes Revered in Flowers

Gallantry and unmatched bravery of the Army’s Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regiment that records the highest number of supreme sacrifices in the 30-year long battle against terrorism, was once again recalled to memory this morning (21).....