Army Chief Recalls Noteworthy Roles of Retiring ‘Keterian’

Major General Dammi Hewage of Gajaba Regiment (GR), Director General Infantry on the verge of his retirement from the Army, having served for more than 35 years in an exemplary manner, arrived on invitation....

New DA in US Embassy Extends Courtesies

Lieutenant Colonel Anthony C. Nelson of the US Army, the recently-appointed Defence Attaché in the USA Embassy in Colombo this morning (27) after being appointed to Sri Lanka, extended courtesies to the...

Major General Laksiri Perera’s Services Appreciated

Major General Laksiri Perera of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR), Commandant, Sri Lanka Army War College at Buttala on the verge of his retirement from the Army, having served more than 33 years in an exemplary....

Pakistan's High Commissioner & Army Commander Exchange Courtesies

The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Major General (Retd) Umar Farooq Burki, Hilal-i-Imtiaz paid a courtesy call on...

THE ARMY SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ABOUT SATURDAY FIRING

The attention of the Sri Lanka Army has been drawn to a few video clips going viral claiming that the Army troops opened fire at protesters in order to cause intentional harm to them when they were attempting to...

Army Woman Soldiers' Timely Action Enables Pregnant Woman's Safe Delivery

A 26-year old pregnant woman who went into labour while waiting in the queue to receive a passport at Battaramulla was rushed to Castle St Maternity Hospital by Army woman...

Army Chief Speaks to 53 & 58 Division Troops

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army, this afternoon (6) addressed the remaining sections of the 53 and 58 Divisions under the 1 Corps HQ at the Army Headquarters after inviting them to...

Senior Officer, Involved in Yaggapitiya Incident Relieved of All Duties until Investigations are Over

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army until the 5-member Court of Inquiry recommendations are received, has relieved the Officer....

Australian Defence Attaché Pays Courtesies

Captain Ian Cain, Defence Adviser for the High Commission of Australia in Colombo this morning (4) called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at the Army Headquarters and paid courtesies.

Commander Addresses SF-West Troops & Educates Them on a Variety of Concerns

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army this afternoon (2) made his first visit to the Security Force HQ-West (SFHQ-West) at Panagoda and...