News Highlights
Army Chief Visits Southern Expressway Clearance Work

2 (V) Gemunu Watch troops of the 61 Infantry Division promptly lent their tireless assistance to clear the earth mound that collapsed on the southern expressway near the 102 km post between Imaduwa and Pinnaduwa interchanges on Wednesday (11 Oct) due to torrential rains.
More Educational Support to Army Families Given on Account of Army Day

Coincident with the 74th Army Anniversary, an initiative aimed at providing educational assistance to students of Army families was launched on Wednesday (11 October) by the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU). This project distributed 122 gift packs...
Major General D.A Amarasekara Receives Symbolic Sword of Authority

Major General D.A Amarasekara USP, Commander, Forward Maintenance Area - Mullaittivu (FMA-MLT) who was promoted to the rank of Major General on account of the 74th Army Anniversary received the symbolic sword of authority from the...
Fellow Anniversary Dinner at Panagoda Provides Platform for Pleasantries

The sense of comradeship, fellowship and collective consciousness among comrades-in-arms received a heartening fillip on Monday (09) evening at Panagoda Army cantonment when a representative gathering of soldiers, belonging to...
Symbols of Authority Presented to New Major Generals

Coincident with the 74th Army Anniversary day (10 Oct), seven Major Generals of the Army, just promoted called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu and received their symbols of authority...
Promotions Given to 314 Officers & 1565 Other Ranks on 74th Army Anniversary Day

Hon President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence and Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, has promoted a total of 314 Officers...
Commander in Matara Receives Updates on Army Role & Flood Relief Work

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army Saturday (7) afternoon with the intention of taking stock of troops' humanitarian flood relief operations visited flood-affected areas in Matara District.
Korean Ambassador During Meet with Commander Appreciates Army Role

Ms Miyon LEE, HE the Ambassador of Korea showing her goodwill towards the Sri Lanka Army paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu on Friday (06) at the Army Headquarters.
Commander among Invitees to the KDU Convocation at BMICH

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) undergraduates of different academic disciplines, including Management, Engineering, Technical Sciences, Commerce, and Arts received their graduation upon successful completion of their studies during convocations held on 3 and 4 October at the BMICH.
Army Athletes in Asian Games Make New Records Winning Bronze Medals

Sergeant Nadeesha Ramanayake of Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps competing in the ‘Asian Games’ in China clinched a Bronze medal in the 4 x 400 m relay run (Women) on Wednesday (4 October) afternoon...