Army Chief Commends Illustrious Career of Retiring Senior Officer

Major General P.G.P.S Rathnayaka RWP RSP ndc, Commander, 1 Corps and Colonel of the Regiment, Commando Regiment, was invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 07 October 2024, along with his family members, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished 35-year service.

All-Night ‘Pirith’ Chanting & Alms-Giving Bless 75th Army Anniversary

The traditional all-night ‘Pirith’ chanting ceremony, marking the final religious observance for the Sri Lanka Army's forthcoming 75thAnniversary on 10 October, was held at Army Headquarters on 5 October 2024. The event was attended by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, along with Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU).

2 MIR Constructs Home for Deserving Family in Vavuniya

In conjunction with the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, the troops of 2nd Mechanized Infantry Regiment (2 MIR) constructed a new home for a deserving family on 27 September 2024 in Niliyamotei, Purawasamkulam, Vavuniya under the supervision of Major General W. M. S.C K Wanasinghe RSP USP, the General Officer Commanding of 21 Infantry Division.

Special Mass at Borella All Saints' Church Blesses Sri Lanka Army Ahead of 75 Anniversary

A special Mass at All Saints' Church, Borella graced by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Bishop of Colombo and several other prominent clergies invoked blessings on the forthcoming 75th Army Anniversary (10 October) on 4 October evening as a segment of the series of multi-religious observances.

Army Chief Visits Army Book Stall Running Parallel to Colombo International Book Fair 2024

The Colombo International Book Fair 2024, held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) from 27 September to 6 October 2024, introduced a profound new aspect to Sri Lankan literature. For the first time in the Book Fair’s history, the Sri Lanka Army organized a stall showcasing war literature, running parallel to the main exhibition.

Army Chief Applauds Service of Retiring Major General

Major General G.M.N. Perera RWP RSP USP ndc, Commander, Security Forces (Central), and Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Light Infantry, was invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 04 October 2024, together with his family members, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished career spanning 35 years.

Army Chief Praises Retiring Major General's Notable Service

Major General W.G.P. Sisira Kumara RSP, Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 03 October 2024, along with his family, before his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army.

‘Qirath’ Prayers at Jumma Mosque Invoke Blessings on 75th Army Anniversary

A representative gathering of Officers and Other Ranks of the Islamic faith in the Army joined a special prayer session this morning (3) at Colpetty Jumma Mosque to invoke blessings for the forthcoming 75th Army Anniversary as part of the multi-religious observances.

Army Chief Pays Courtesy Call on New Secretary of Defence

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, on Wednesday (2) paid a courtesy call on the new Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) WWV, RWP and two Bars, RSP and Bar, USP, MMSc (Strat Stu- China), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), fndu (China), psc at the Ministry of Defence.

Hindu ‘Aashirwada’ Pooja Blesses the Forthcoming Army Anniversary

A special ‘Aashirwada’ Pooja (blessing ceremony) of Hindu tradition was held on 02 October 2024 at Mayurapathi Sri Bhadrakali Amman Kovil, Colombo 6, extending its blessings to the forthcoming 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army and Army Day (October 10).