Army Chief Attends 41st Anniversary Pirith Chanting Ceremony of GR

The Gajaba Regiment (GR) celebrated its 41st anniversary at the "Home of Keterians" in Saliyapura, Anuradhapura, with a series of events from 13 - 14 October 2024.

Indian Delegation Meets Chief of Staff

Colonel Kedar Dattatraya Gupte, Directing Staff at College of Defence Management (CDM) in India (Head of the Delegation) along with Gp Captain Dipendra Bhadoria, Colonel Kunal Ramesh Lonari, and Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi met Major General W.P.A.D.W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu, the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army at the Army Headquarters on 14 October 2024.

Commander of the Army Attends Opening Ceremony of New Monastery at Peliyagoda

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, along with Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit, attended the opening ceremony of the Lanil Galaboda Memorial 'Sanghawasaya' (residential monastery) at Jayathilakarama Purana Viharaya, Peliyagoda, on 13 October 2024.

SLNG Opens Its New Facilities for Officers & Other Ranks

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army and Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG), along with Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, the President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit, were invited to inaugurate two new accommodation facilities at the SLNG Regimental HQ Battalion premises at Heraliyawala, Kurunegala, this evening (11 October).

Army Day Fellowship Dinner Strengthens Bonds Among Comrades

The spirit of camaraderie and fellowship among the ranks of the Sri Lanka Army was celebrated on Thursday (10th) at a special dinner in Panagoda Army Cantonment in honour of the Army Day. Officers and Other Ranks from all 25 regiments gathered for this annual event, which was graced by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, as the Chief Guest.

Postal Department Issues Special Stamp for 75th Army Anniversary

A special commemorative stamp was issued on Thursday (10) by the Philatelic Bureau of the Postal Department on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. The event, held at Army Headquarters, was graced by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, as the Chief Guest. This event followed the main segment that took place at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Army Cantonment in Panagoda.

Army Day Message from the Commander of the Army

In his 75th Army Day message, the Commander of the Army states that Sri Lankan soldiers should be professional and agile in safeguarding the nation while actively contributing to strengthen reconciliation measures and preserving the economic, social, and cultural values of the country.

Promotions Given to 139 Officers & 1273 Other Ranks on 75th Army Anniversary Day

His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 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 139 Officers of the Sri Lanka Army (Regular and Volunteer Forces) and 1273 Other Ranks (Regular and Volunteer Forces) to their respective next ranks, marking the 75th Army Anniversary Day (October 10).

Army Chief Attends Musical Event at ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’ Celebrating 75 Years of the Sri Lanka Army

Fulfilling the noble obligation of honouring War Heroes who sustained injuries in the battlefield, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army and Mrs. Janaki Liyanage the President of Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) visited ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’ (MSM) on 08 October 2024 in line with the upcoming 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army.

Commander Pays Last Respect to Late Colonel D.M.B.P.B Dissanayaka RSP USP of the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA)

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, on 08 October 2024, paid his last respects to late Colonel D.M.B.P.B Dissanayaka RSP USP of the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) at Jayaratne VIP Parlour.