Army Women Deminers Showcase Skills Before UN Delegates

The United Nations (UN) Assessment and Advisory Visit (AAV) team, currently in Sri Lanka in order to evaluate the Operational Readiness Preparations for an additional ‘Combat Convoy Company B-1’ (CCC) to serve in the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) as part of their itinerary during stay here arrived at the Engineers' Division in Mattegoda on Wednesday (22). Major General M.K Jayawardena, Chief Field Engineer and Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Engineers welcomed the UN delegation, comprised of Mr James Victor De Rcole, Colonel Lawrence Kapina, Lieutenant Colonel Rajeev, Mr Mark Flood and Mr Satvinder Singh Paul on arrival.

Troops with Police Ensure Safe Passage of Fuel Bowsers

20 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops, together with 2 (V) SLLI troops of the Security Force HQ - West (SFHQ-West) took prompt action to assist the distribution of fuel at the Kolonnawa Ceylon Petroleum Corporation premises Tuesday (28) afternoon after a trade union action disrupted its distribution operations. Troops of the Quick Reaction Teams of the 14 Infantry Division accordingly provided security to the oil refinery and fuel distribution bowsers and facilitated the movement of those vehicles without any delay.

State Minister & President's Chief of Staff Share Thoughts with War Veterans at Mihindu Seth Medura

Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, State Minister of Defence, Mr Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security jointly made a visit to the Mihindu Seth Medura (MSM) in Attidiya, the wellness resort for permanently-wounded War Heroes on Friday (24) afternoon and inquired into their well-being.

'Keterians' in the Veterans' AGM Appoint New Office-Bearers for the Coming Year

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Gajaba Regiment (GR) Veterans' Association got underway on Sunday (26) at Battaramulla ‘Ape Gama’ premises with the participation of a gathering of former 'Keterians' who made the Regiment proud and admiring. General Kamal Gunarathne (Retd) Secretary to the Ministry of Defence attended the occasion as a distinguished guest, together with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva and the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage.

UN AAV Team Reaches Embilipitiya School of Military Engineering

The United Nations (UN) Assessment and Advisory Visit (AAV) team, currently in Sri Lanka in order to evaluate the Operational Readiness Preparations for an additional ‘Combat Convoy Company B-1’ (CCC) to serve in the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) as part of their itinerary arrived at the Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering (SLSME) at Embilipitiya on Thursday (23 March). The UN delegation included Mr. James Victor De Rcole, Colonel Lawrence Kapina, Lieutenant Colonel Rajeev, Mr. Mark Flood and Mr. Satvinder Singh Paul who were received on arrival by Colonel Krishan Manoharan, Commandant, SLSME.

Maiden Copy of VIR ‘Coffee Table' Book Presented to Army Chief

The maiden edition of the ‘Coffee Table' book, published by the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) was presented to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage by Major General S.U.M.N Manage WWV RWP RSP psc, Colonel of the Regiment, VIR, Director General General Staff and Commander - 1 Corps on Tuesday (21 March) at the Commanders’ Office, Army HQ. The pictorial product documents the legacy of the Regiment's life-span, its evolution since its founding, its infrastructure growth, battlefield achievements of unmatched nature, bravery and gallantry of its War Heroes and unparalleled contribution of its War Heroes specifically to the liberation of the motherland from clutches of LTTE terrorism, etc.

Expertise of Moratuwa University Sought to Boost Army Technical Aspects

With the objective of boosting and exploring expertise consultations for further advancement of technical aspects, research and development of the Army that could go forward hand in hand with fast changing world-wide technologies, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army invited Prof. N.D. Gunawardena, Vice-Chancellor at University of Moratuwa and a team of academic experts and scholars to the Army Headquarters on Wednesday (22) for a cordial discussion.

State Minister of Defence with President's Chief of Staff Speaks to Troops at Army HQ

Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon (MP), State Minister of Defence, together with Mr Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security visited the Army Headquarters on Tuesday (21). On arrival of Hon State Minister of Defence, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army lent a hearty welcome to him and the accompanying Chief of Staff of the President at the entrance to the main building before they were introduced to Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters by the Commander of the Army.

Outgoing NDC Commandant’s Dedicated Service Appreciated

Major General K.A.D.Amal Karunasekara (Retd) RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, the former Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Colombo-3 paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage on Friday (17) at the Army Headquarters. During the cordial interaction, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage thanked Major General K.A.D.Amal Karunasekara (Retd) RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc for rendering an unblemished service to the Army at first, and also his extended contribution of high profile after retirement as the founding Commandant at the first-ever National Defence College (NDC) of Sri Lanka.

Commando Regiment-Groomed 350 More Gifted to the Nation

The Commando Regiment (CR) of the Army during a glittering ceremony welcomed their new 265 ‘Maroon Berets’ and 85 ‘Long Range Patrol’ (LRP) men of the latest well-trained batches during a ceremonial Passing-out Parade (PoP) at Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) on Wednesday (March 15). Graced by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest at the invitation of the Colonel of the Regiment, Commando Regiment, Major General P.G.P.S Rathnayaka RWP RSP ndc, the dignified ceremony saw 4 Officers and 261 soldiers of the 51 A, B, C, and D batches of the Commando Regiment and 5 Officers and 80 soldiers of the LRP Course No - 17 after their sustained and exceptional training under the tutelage of many veterans and instructors finally passed out showcasing their exciting and unique capabilities and operational techniques that could address unprecedented threats or challenges.