Indian High Commission’s Defence Attaché Calls on Commander

The newly-accredited Defence Attaché to the High Commission of India, Captain Ashok Rao, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva this morning (16) at the Army Headquarters.

Best Cooks in the Army Given Appreciative Laurels

The recently-raised Catering Battalion of the Army under the Directorate of Supply and Transport (S&T), following a novel concept, mooted by the Commander of the Army, selected their cream in the cooking industry from both Army and civil sector workers......

Army Mini Tattoo Add Colour to D.S Senanayake College Anniversary Programmes

The Army Mini Tattoo that was staged during the ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations of the D.S Senanayake College at Borella, added colour to the arrangements in the premises on Wednesday (15).

8 GW & 2 (V) SLRC Troops Douse Bushfires in Andagala & Mawathura

Troops of the 8 Gemunu Watch (GW) of 583 Brigade under the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) , took immediate steps to bring a fast spreading bushfire under control in the general area of Andagala, Pilapitiya in Rathnapura......

‘CISM’ DAY RUN TO BE FLAGGED OFF AT GALLE FACE GREEN

To herald the World Military Day, hundreds of servicemen, led by their military chiefs will take part in the International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run - 2017 on Saturday (18) after all of them assemble at the Galle Face Green.

Most Deserving Veheratenna Re-settlers Get Four More Army-Built New Houses

A combined effort of the 62 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) with sponsorship provided by private donors saw four more new houses..........

Troops Prepare Suthanthipuram School Playground Ahead of Annual Sports Meet

16 Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) troops of the 683 Brigade under the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT), in response to a request made by the principal at Puthukkudiruppu Suthanthipuram school,.......

Woman Soldiers Continue to Support Ex-Woman Combatants

Woman soldiers of the 7 Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC), headquartered in Jaffna during one more of their socio-economic welfare projects, dedicated for the well-being of former woman combatants, met 18 of those familied women,.....

11th UN Contingent for Lebanon Ready for Departure

The formal parade to officially signify the acceptance of the next UN contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Peace-Keeping Force bound for Lebanon took place at the Gemunu Watch (GW) Regimental Centre at Kuruwita on Thursday (9).

563 Army Deserters Arrested In a Single Day

An island-wide combined raid, conducted by the Police and the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) on Thursday (9) was able to arrest a total of 563 Army personnel who are Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) or considered having deserted their posts.