News Highlights
KDU's New Vice Chancellor Pays Courtesies to Army Commander

Rear Admiral H.G.U Dammika Kumara VSV USP psc MMaritimePol BSc (DS), the newly-appointed Vice Chancellor (VC) at Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the...
UNIFIL Medal Parade in Lebanon Appreciates Sri Lankan Contingent’s Contribution

The ceremonial medal awarding parade of the 14th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) got underway at Soedirman camp in Greenhill at the UNIFIL HQ...
Two New Books Authored by General Kamal Gunaratne Released

New books, ‘Thaarage Aagamanaya’ (තාරාගේ ආගමනය) and the English version of ‘Kadol Eththu’ (කඩොල් ඇත්තු), authored by General D.G.H Kamal Gunaratne (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc Mphil, Secretary to Ministry of Defence were...
Sri Lankan Delegation in Lebanon Extends Courtesies to UNIFIL HQ

The Sri Lankan delegation, currently in Lebanon, headed by Major General W.A.S.S Wanasinghe RSP VSV USP ndu, Chief of Staff of the Army on Wednesday (6 Sept) called at the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) HQ and...
High Commissioner of New Zealand Pays Courtesies to Army Chief

The High Commissioner of New Zealand for Sri Lanka, His Excellency Michael Appleton on Wednesday morning (6) paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu at the Army Headquarters.
‘Aamariya Sealed & ‘Yudabime Kurutu Gee’ Document True Episodes in the Battlefield

The launching ceremony of the book, 'Aamariya Sealed' (ආමරිය සීල්) and the collection of graffiti, ‘Yudabime Kurutu Gee’ (යුදබිමේ කුරුටු ගී) book, both authored by Lieutenant Colonel S.C Edirisinghe, Chief Editor of the Army ‘Ranaviruwa’ magazine...
Sri Lankan Army Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on Ambassador for Sri Lanka In Lebanon

A delegation of the Sri Lanka Army, led by Major General W.A.S.S Wanasinghe RSP VSV USP ndu, Chief of Staff currently in Lebanon in order to participate in the awarding ceremony of the 14th contingent...
Construction of New Homes for the Homeless: SFHQ-West Completes 65 Houses

Homelessness is a pressing issue around the globe and Sri Lanka is no exception. Recognizing this vital aspect, the Sri Lanka Army without any hullabaloo, steadfast in determination has stepped in to make a significant impact on the lives...
SFHQ - MLT Hands over its Battalion Training School for NCC Training

The Security Force Headquarters-Mullaitivu (SFHQ -MLT) formally vested the hitherto used Nandikadal Battalion Training School of the Army in the Ministry of Defence for inauguration of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Training wing in Mullaittivu...
Pakistan High Commission’s New Defence Advisor Pays Courtesies to Army Chief

The new Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka and Maldives, Colonel Muhammad Farooq psc Monday morning (4 September) paid his first courtesy call on the Commander...