Outgoing CDRD Director General’s Role Lauded

Major General K.R.P Rowel (Retd) RWP VSV USP USACGSC, the Director of Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) on the eve of his departure from his office paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage on Tuesday (14) at the Army Headquarters. The Army Chief during interactions thanked Major General K.R.P Rowel (Retd) RWP VSV USP USACGSC for rendering a commendable service to the Army at first and his extended contribution after retirement to the Defence sector by way of inventing sophisticated devices and innovations for the best interest of the country.

Army Chief Speaks to Island-wide Commanding Officers

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army with the objective of updating and reminding Commanding Officers of the Army of their professional commitments, duty role and the conduct, on Friday (10) spoke to a large gathering of Officers, inclusive of those connected virtually. During the address, the Army Chief wanted Commanding Officers to ensure their troops would maintain the highest standards of discipline and urged COs to educate their under command troops about the challenges that the current operational environment has presented.

Director General at Coast Guard Exchanges Views with Army Chief

Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana USP ndu, Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Thursday (9) afternoon paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at the Army Headquarters. During cordial interactions, the visiting Senior Navy Officer briefed the Commander of the Army on how the Sri Lanka Coast Guard performs its duties to ensure the security, safety and serenity of the maritime environment whilst enforcing the law at sea as an agency, committed towards the sustainable management and development of maritime resources.

Commander Responds To Father's Appeal for Medical Help of His Son

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army on compassionate grounds responded to an appeal of an Anamaduwa-based father whose 10-year-old Thalassemia-affected son were to undergo an urgent bone marrow surgery, and contributed a sum of Rs. 100,000.00 to the family on Saturday (March 04). The child studying in Grade 05 has been suffering from Thalassemia since 2018 and has been advised to undergo this transplant surgery at the earliest.

14th SLFPC Peacekeepers Leave for UN Assignment in Lebanon

The 14th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) left for Lebanon early this morning on Thursday (02) amidst greetings and best wishes. The 14th SLFPC contingent, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel D.P.I.T Kaluaggala and 2nd in Command, Major W.M.C.K Wanninayake is composed of 125 Army personnel, including 10 Officers and 115 Other Ranks and four sniffer dogs, ‘Frank’ - (German Shepherd), Jupiter’ (Golden Retriever), ‘Tiger’ (German Shepherd) and Leena’ (German Shepherd) who have been well-trained for detection of narcotics, explosives and mines.

Commander Launches Army’s Trilingual E-paper Portal

The Directorate of Media at Army HQ, keeping pace with dissemination of digitalized information to all ground troops across the country launched its first trilingual E-news bulletin, 'Yuda Hamuda Desathiya' edition on Wednesday (March 1) at the Army HQ during a brief ceremony, headed by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army. The fortnight bulletin of Sinhala, Tamil and English language versions is transmitted to all ground troops through respective Commanding Officers of all island-wide formations and made available on mobile phones of all serving the Army and the retired.

Sri Lanka Army UN Peacekeeper's Mortal Remains Flown Home

The mortal remains of Mali-based UN Peacekeeper of the Sri Lanka Army who recently died of a cardiac arrest while serving the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were brought to the island on Wednesday (22 February) afternoon. 6 Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (6 SLASC) troops of his own Regiment received the coffin of late Lance Corporal M.G.L Deshapriya (42) in a military parade. At the Colombo International Airport, the UN flag-draped coffin was symbolically delivered by Lieutenant Colonel H.M.W.R Herath, Supply and Transport Officer of Mali-based 4th Combat Convoy Company (CCC) to Major General Hirosha Wanigasekara, Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps and Master General Ordnance who represented the Commander of the Army.

Islamic Jamiyyathul Ulama Executives Present Centenary Copy to Army Chief

Three senior executive members of the ‘All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama' (ACJU) organization on Tuesday (21) had a cordial interaction with Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army at the Commander's office and appraised him of the mandate and role of the ACJU. During the cordial meeting, they handed over a booklet they recently released, ‘Century of Service’ on account of the ACJU's centenary to the Army Chief and explained how the ACJU remains committed for promotion of ethnic harmony, co-existence and reconciliation. At the same time, they symbolized the ACJU's goodwill by presenting a Sinhala copy of the Holy Quran to the Commander of the Army.

National Cadet Corps Awarded Presidential Colours at Rantembe

The National Cadets Corps (NCC) received Presidential Colours and Regiment Colours from His Excellency, the President Ranil Wickremesinghe during a colourful ceremony at the NCC Training Centre (NCCTC) in Rantembe on Sunday (Feb 19) in the presence of a large gathering of distinguished guests and invitees. Before award of those Colours to the NCC, a ceremonial parade, composed of 23 Officers, 11 Drill Instructors, 10 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers, and 297 Cadets commanded by Colonel Hemantha Dewapura, Trainee Inspector, NCCTC honoured the day's Chief Guest as a formality.

Mahawelipura School Students thru Army Initiative Receive Rs 2 m worth Essentials

Giving a further boost to civil-military cooperation projects in the Eastern Province, 5 Sri Lanka Artillery (5 SLA) troops of the 222 Infantry Brigade and the 22 Infantry Division under the Security Force HQ- East (SFHQ - E) enthusiastically coordinated and contributed to a donation of school accessories and essentials to 100 students, learning at Mahawelipura School in Sooriyapura on Tuesday (Feb 14). The 'Blissful Minds' Association through the coordination of the SFHQ - E spent Rs. 2 million for this worthy cause by buying school accessories and essentials for the benefit of students of low-income groups, resident in the area served by the 222 Infantry Brigade. The event was held at School premises after inviting the beneficiaries to the location.