News Highlights
Commander Hails Army Achievers in SAG Rewarding Them in Felicitation Ceremony
2016-02-25
The Army’s first-ever largest group of medal achievers in an overseas sports event was hailed and rewarded by none other than the head of the organization, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva.....
Major General Sumedha Perera, New DCOS Assumes Office
2016-02-25
Major General A.K.S Perera, the newly appointed, Deputy Chief of Staff on Thursday (25) assumed office amid religious blessings. Major General Sumedha Perera, more popularly.....
Cavalry Men Salute Newly-Appointed Chief of Staff
2016-02-23
The newly-appointed Chief of Staff Major General Milinda Peiris who is also the Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) was greeted with military honours in a fitting welcome ceremony....
International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run 2016 Flagged off in Colombo
2016-02-21
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off at the Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo on Sunday (21) where Secretary of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi.....
Commander Inspects Final Construction Work at New Gymnasium
2016-02-20
Just one hour after rewarding SAG Army medalists in a fitting felicitation ceremony at Narahenpita, the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva.....
Commander Takes a Close Look at IPSOTSL Overseas Training Modalities
2016-02-20
Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army Friday (19) morning went to Kukuleganga Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) with a view to taking a close..
Iran’s Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on Commander
2016-02-19
Ambassador for Islamic Republic of Iran HE Mohammad Zaeri Amirani, together with the Defence Advisor in the embassy paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva.....
NCOs New 3 Storey Accommodation Bulding at CR Hqrs Ceremonially Opened
2016-02-19
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Lieutenant General Chrishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army during a visit to the Army Commando Regimental (CR) Centre, Ganemulla on Thursday (18) morning ceremonially opened a new three-storied...
3 Commando Soldier's Timely Intervention Saves Teenager's Life
2016-02-19
The timely-action and presence of mind of 3 Commando Regiment’s, Corporal M.P.M.G.S Wickramarathne miraculously saved the life of the teenager, Mohammed Nickam (18) of Gampola......
47th Chief of Staff Assumes Office
2016-02-17
Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the new Chief of Staff (COS) of the Sri Lanka Army assumed office this morning (17) during a simple religious ceremony at his office.