Indian Assistant Defence Adviser Meets COS of the Sri Lanka Army

Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi SM, the Assistant Defence Adviser at the High Commission of India in Colombo, paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Staff (COS), Major General W.H.K.S Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndu on 09 February 2024.

Commander Joins Reaping Ceremony of Golden Harvest Near Army HQ

Following the directions and the guidance of the Commander of the Army, the auspicious harvesting of paddy, sown in a stretch of 8.5 acres of field near Army Headquarters, Sri Jayawardenepura occurred this morning (8) during a simple ceremony...

10th Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps Contingent Departs for South Sudan

The 10th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) departed Sri Lanka early this morning (06 February), to assume duties at the Level-2 SRIMED Hospital in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

India's HDMC Delegates Meet COS at AHQ

A delegation from India's High Defence Management Course (HDMC), led by Commodore Sunil Kumar, Head of the Department of the Indian Naval Academy, currently on a five-days overseas study tour (OST) (05 - 09 February) as part of the course curriculum, called...

Newly Appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of German Call on Army Chief

Colonel Klaus Merkel, the newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Germany accredited to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, currently based in New Delhi, India along with Lieutenant Colonel André Niedhoefer, Deputy...

Newly-Promoted Major Generals Receive Symbols of Authority from Army Chief

Two recently promoted Major Generals of the Army, Major General P.N Godellawatta USP psc of Sri Lanka Engineers and Major General U.L.J.S Perera RSP USP psc of Gemunu Watch, called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General...

Commander of the Army Grants School Supplies to Deserving Children

The Commander of the Army hosted an annual school accessories donation programme for the children of civil employees at the Army Headquarters on 01 February 2024. This event specifically facilitated the children of civil employees, aiming to alleviate the...

Commander of the Army Inspects Parade Rehearsal of 76th Independence Day Celebrations

In preparation for the 76th Independence Day of the country to be celebrated on Sunday 04 February 2024, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army...

Army Chief Graces Reception Dinner on Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, graced the reception dinner hosted aboard the Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF, currently berthed at the port of Colombo, on 31 January 2024. The invitation was extended...

State Minister of Defence Visits Injured Paratroopers

Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, the State Minister of Defence, visited the Army Hospital and the National Hospital in Colombo to personally inquire about the condition of Army and Air Force paratroopers who sustained injuries during the 76th Independence Day rehearsals at Galle Face.