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Children of Affected SLAOC War Hero Families Given Incentives

2016-12-01

The Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps (SLAOC) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps Seva Vanitha Unit (SLAOC-SVU), enabling the ladies to carry out more and more welfare roles for......


Defence Adviser for Italian Embassy Calls on Commander of the Army

2016-11-30

Captain Marco Terrinoni, Defence Adviser for Embassy of Italy resident in New Delhi called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva at the office of the Commander of the Army, Army Headquarters this afternoon (30).


One-Month Long General Amnesty Granted for Tri-Service Deserters

2016-11-29

Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Tuesday (29) granted a one-month (December 1 -31) long general amnesty period to tri-service deserters on Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) to receive their legal discharge and clearance from respective Regiments.


Indian Naval Chief Extends Greetings to Army Commander

2016-11-29

Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of Indian Navy, currently in Sri Lanka to attend Colombo’s ‘Galle Dialogue’ maritime conference, took time off to pay a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva.....


US Navy Pacific Command Meets Army Commander during ‘Galle Dialogue’ Sessions

2016-11-29

The International Maritime Conference, ‘Galle Dialogue 2016,’ the annual symposium, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, was ceremonially inaugurated this morning (28) at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. HE the President Maithripala Sirisena as.......


French Ambassador & Visiting Sailors Greet Commander

2016-11-28

A three-member French naval delegation, led by HE Jean-Marin Schuh, Ambassador of France for Sri Lanka and Maldives Monday (28) afternoon paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army at the Army Headquarters.


Bravery of SF War Heroes Recognized Awarding RWP & RSP Gallantry Medals

2016-11-28

One more segment of still serving Special Forces Regiment (SF) War Heroes who selflessly fought for the defence of the motherland was honoured, awarding Rana Wickrama Padakkama (RWP) and......


SLEME Seva Vanitha Holds ‘Miyasi Ravaya’ at Nelum Pokuna

2016-11-28

Sri Lanka Mechanical and Electrical Engineers (SLEME) Regimental Headquarters in collaboration with the SLEME Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) with a view to further strengthening its coffers, to carry out more welfare roles for its disable War Heroes and.....


Army Research & Development to Seek Patent Rights for New Innovations

2016-11-28

Sri Lanka Army’s recently-raised Research Analysis Projection & Development Branch (RAP & DB), poised to tap innate creative skills and innovative talents, inherent in Army personnel has so far......


Central Troops Contribute to Conservation of Wetlands & Environment

2016-11-25

Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C) at the request of Haputale Divisional Secretary, Mr K.B.A.M.S Abeykoon, threw their full weight behind the inaugural ‘Punarudaya’ (revival) National......