New President for Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine Inducted

The induction ceremony for the new President of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine, Major General (Dr) Sanjeewa Munasinghe took place Saturday (25) evening at the Colombo Army Hospital where Lieutenant General Crisanthe De Silva.....

Army Shooters Sweep the Board in National Rifle Shooting IPSC III

Shooters of the Sri Lanka Army Small Arms Association, in what could be described as a ‘sweeping victory’, made a milestone record in the National Rifle Shooting Championship (IPSC III) Tournament carrying all Gold Medals and a medal by.....

Opening of New ‘Viru Daru Vidu Piyasa’ at Kurunegala Defence Services College & Launch of One More Phase of ‘Virusara’ Privilege Card

The ceremonial opening of the three-storied new Viru Daru Vidu Piyasa building at Kurunegala Defence Services College .....

Ground Level Execution of Mega Field Training Exercise (FTX) Proper Begins

The mega Field Training Exercise (FTX) of the Sri Lanka Army ready to undertake the UN Combat Convoy Tasks in MINUSMA - Mali shortly began its training execution sessions on Monday (27) at Kankasanthurai, Jaffna ....

Two Army Teams Fly to Compete in Pakistan Army’s PATS - 2017

Two Army teams, comprised of Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) and Commando Regiment (CR) members, expected to take part in the forthcoming 2nd International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition - 2017 during March 31 - April 8 left for Pakistan .......

‘Senanayakians’ Recall Memories of Their Fallen War Heroes

Organizers of the 22nd ‘Ranaviru Day’ (War Heroes Day) commemoration at D.S Senanayake College, Colombo 08 which also marks its 50th anniversary, added dignity and solemnity to the event by inviting Lieutenant General Crisanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest to Thursday (23) morning’s commemorative event at the College premises. Members of the National Cadet Corps in a Guard of Honour College held at the premises saluted the day’s Chief Guest after the Principal, Mr R.N.N Rathnayake warmly welcomed....

12 Division Troops Assist International ‘TB Day Walk’ at Hambantota

12 Division troops serving under the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C) at the request of the Hambantota District Tuberculosis (TB) Centre provided assistance to arrange the ‘TB Day Walk’ and a public awareness campaign on Friday (24) in Hambantota.

Commander Helps War Hero’s Widow to Redeem Mortgage Against Her House

On hearing of a grievance of a War Hero’s widow regarding a grave financial predicament that she had fallen, having taken a bank loan for purchase of their resident home, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva......

AAST Delegates of Indian Army Hold Talks with Commander of the Army

Intending to have a frank evaluation of the progress of successive and ongoing Sri Lanka Army to Army Staff Talks (6th AAST) and learning more about future projects, Lieutenant General Crisanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army.......

6th AAST Delegation Salutes Indian Jawans at IPKF Memorial & Attends Final Session

The four-member Indian delegation, headed by Major General Sanjaya Thapa, currently in Sri Lanka on a three-day (March 22 - 24) visit for participation in the AAST talks, went to the Indian............