Bangladesh High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Call on Army Chief

The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, HE Andalib Elias, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army on 20 November 2024.

Army Chief Attends the Graduation Ceremony of the NDC's Third Batch

The third batch of students from the National Defence College (NDC) were awarded their graduation certificates on 18 November 2024 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium, Kotelawala Defence University. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army attended the event as a distinguished guest.

Army Chief Honours Sri Lanka Army Hockey Team for Victory in ‘Next Gen’ Premier League 2024

The Sri Lanka Army Hockey Team, which recently triumphed in the inaugural ‘Next Gen’ Premier League Hockey Championship 2024, was invited to the Commander’s Office at Army Headquarters on 12 November 2024 to honour their victory.

Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Visits Under Command Battalions

Major General B.K.G.M.L Rodrigo RSP psc IG, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force visited 5 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), 2 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, 4 (V) Sri Lanka Army Ordinance Corps and 1 Sri Lanka Rifle Corps on 09 November 2024.

Army Chief Inaugurates Relocation of SLEME Headquarters at the Army Camp, Kosgama

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, inaugurated the relocation of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) Headquarters from Malay Street Colombo to its new site in Salawa, Kosgama on 11 November 2024. This relocation, conducted as part of the Sri Lanka Army’s restructuring process, represents a significant step in transforming the Army into a leaner, more capable, and technologically advanced force by 2030.

Chief of Staff Inaugurates a New House for a Needy Family in Kandy

Major General W.P.A.D.W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR), officially inaugurated a newly constructed house for a needy family in Kandy on 09 November 2024. This project was initiated under the guidance of the Commander of the Army, in line with the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army.

Army Chief Visits Army Base Hospital, Kandy

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, made an official visit to the Army Base Hospital in Kandy on 09 November 2024 to review its operational aspects and receive updates on its current functionality.

Commandant of SLAVF Welcomes Newly Passed Out Probation Officers

The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) hosted a welcoming ceremony for 18 newly commissioned Probation Officers who completed the Direct Enlistment Professional Officer Cadet Course Stage 1 of 2024 on 5 November 2024.

Sri Lanka Army Hosts U.S. NDU Delegation to Strengthen Defense Ties

The Sri Lanka Army hosted a working lunch with a high-level delegation from the U.S. National Defense University (NDU) on 07 November 2024 at Army Headquarters, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and the U.S. Embassy. The event aimed to enhance bilateral military cooperation and strategic defense understanding.

Sri Lanka Army Holds Audit Awareness Programme to Enhance Financial Discipline and Transparency

In line with its commitment to maintaining financial discipline and transparency, the Sri Lanka Army organised an Audit Awareness Programme at the Army Headquarters today (06 November), under the guidance of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The workshop, conducted by key resource personnel from the Department of Management Audit, was attended by Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Principal Staff Officers and Directors who are directly involved in budget planning, procurement, and financial oversight within the Sri Lanka Army.