News Highlights
Army Chief Joins Deputy Defence Minister to Inspect Flood-Affected Areas in Ampara

Deputy Defence Minister, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), along with Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, visited flood affected areas to evaluate the prevailing adverse weather condition in Ampara on 28 November 2024.
New Deputy Chief of Staff Begins His Office at Army HQ

Major General B.K.G.M.L Rodrigo RSP psc IG, of the Sri Lanka Artillery, the newly-appointed Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) assumed office on 28 November 2024 at the Army Headquarters during a simple ceremony.
Army Chief Joins Deputy Defence Minister to Inspect Flood-Affected Areas in Ampara

Deputy Defence Minister, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), along with Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, visited flood affected areas to evaluate the prevailing adverse weather condition in Ampara on 28 November 2024.
SLAVF Partners with Sri Lanka Insurance to Provide Insurance Facilities for Military Personnel

The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) has renewed its collaboration with Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited, entering into a new agreement, "Virusaviya," to provide insurance benefits for its members. The agreement, signed on 28 November 2024, will be in effect from 01 December 2024 to 30 November 2025.
Deputy Defence Minister Assumes Duties

Major General K.P.A Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc assumed duties as Deputy Defence Minister on 25 November 2024 at the Disaster Management Centre Office, Colombo - 07. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, also participated in the event.
Commander of the Army Commends Distinguished Service of Retiring Deputy Chief of Staff

Major General S.P.A.I.M.B. Samarakoon Hdmc Lsc, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army and Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, was invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 25 November 2024. He attended the occasion with his family members ahead of his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished 36-year service.
Commander of the Army Receives Maiden Copy of Army Logistic Core Values Publication

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, received the first copy of the newly compiled Army Logistic Core Values Publication during a brief ceremony at his office on Monday (25). The publication, prepared by the Army Logistics Command, is designed to strengthen and standardize the core values that guide logistics operations in the Army. The logistic core values publication bearing the Army Code No: 0409A1 and published under the authority of the Directorate of Research Concept and Doctrine at the Army Headquarters.
Newly-Promoted Major Generals Receive Symbols of Authority

Recently promoted Major Generals received their symbols of authority and greetings from the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, during a formal courtesy call held today (25 November 2024) at the Commander’s Office.
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army and Colonel Commandant of SLEME Visits 7 SLEME

The 7th Battalion of Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) hosted a farewell for Major General S.P.A.I.M.B. Samarakoon Hdmc Lsc, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army and Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME), on 18 November 2024.
Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Visits VFTS

Major General B.K.G.M.L Rodrigo RSP psc IG, Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited the Volunteer Force Training School (VFTS) on 19 November 2024.