Jaffna, Wanni & Kilinochchi SFHQs Mark Army Anniversary with Own Programmes

Island-wide Security Force Headquarters of the Army in accordance with guidelines given by the Army Headquarters had their own Army 68th Anniversary programmes, organized giving pride of place to military formalities, reading of the Commander’s message....

New House Built at Rajanganaya Vested in Soldier on Army Day

As part of the ongoing welfare projects of the Army, a new house, built by troops of the Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) at Saliyawewa for a fellow-soldier was vested in his family during a simple ceremony, held at Rajanganaya on the Army Day (Oct 10). The soldier, belonging to 11 Gajaba Regiment......

Sri Lankan Contingent for ‘Mithra Shakthi’ Leaves for India

A contingent of 10 Officers and 110 Other Rankers of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR), designated to participate in the Sri Lanka Army - Indian Army-organized ‘Mithra Shakthi’ joint military Exercise left for India this morning (11). The ‘Mithra Shakthi’ joint military Exercise,...

Memories of Fallen War Heroes Honoured on Army Day

Unmatched valour and unparalleled gallantry of War Heroes of the Sri Lanka Army, in a newly-introduced additional feature to the Army anniversary and Army Day (October 10) programmes Tuesday (10) evening received a deep reverence at the War Memorial at Battaramulla ..........

Commander Shares Views with Differently-able War Heroes in Wellness Resorts at Attidiya & Ragama

A few minutes after the major Army Day’s anniversary at Panagoda Army Cantonment was over, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, together with Senior Officers, left Panagoda to visit the inmates at Mihindu Seth Medura, Attidiya .......

World-Renowned Sri Lanka Army Turns 68 Years

The pride of the Nation, Sri Lanka Army that boasts unmatched achievements and held in high esteem as the country’s most invaluable defenders turns 68 years of age on Tuesday (October 10) which is also named as the Army Day.

Final Religious Segment at Panagoda Invokes Blessings on Army Day

The series of religious ceremonies, being held in connection with the 68th Army Day (October 10), entered its final leg Sunday (8) evening with an all-night Pirith chanting ceremony, organized by the Army Buddhist Association at Bodhirajaramaya, Panagoda (Army temple).

Differently-able War Heroes Showcase Their Skills in ‘Shilpa Abhimani - 2017’

43 differently-able War Heroes of the Army showcased their collective and creative conscience of our traditional and contemporary handicraft performances at the ‘Shilpa Abhimani - 2017’ exhibition, the apex event of the National Crafts Council.......

Kirivehera & Kataragama Devala Premises Coloured with Army Flags During Anniversary Offerings

Hundreds of flag-carrying representative Officers and Other Rankers of the Army Friday (6) evening joined devotees at Kataragama Kirivehera and Devala precincts where the symbolic Army flag blessing ceremony on account of the forthcoming 68th Army Anniversary Day (Oct 10) took place.

Curtains Come Down on ‘Army Athletics Championship’

The closing ceremony of the 54th ‘Army Athletics Championship’ and award of trophies to winners in the event took place Thursday (5) evening at Diyagama Stadium, Homagama. Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake graced the occasion as the Chief Guest .....