Outgoing B'desh Defence Attache Bids Farewell

Commodore Syed Maksumul Hakim (ND)BSP ndc ncc psc BN, Defence Attache in the High Commission of Bangladesh for Sri Lanka made his courtesy farewell call on the Chief Of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva...

Fallen Indian War Heroes Commemorated in Jaffna on Independence Day

Coincident with the 74th Independence Day of India (15 August), a simple commemoration ceremony of fallen War Heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) got underway at the IPKF Monument in Palaly on Saturday (15).

Army Expertise Builds 'Sirasa'-Sponsored New House for a Needy Family

Troops of the 2 Sri Lanka Light Infantry and the 5 Sri Lanka Engineers under command to the 14 Division and the Security Forces-West jointly constructed a two-storied new home for a needy family in Dampe Road...

Wanni House Construction Enters Landmark Phase Gifting Two More Army-built Homes

Security Force HQ-Wanni, marking one more important phase in its continuing house construction project for needy Wanni civilians, vested two more Army-built houses in low income families in Mihinthale...

Turning Point, 'Mavil Aru' Re-opening of Sluice Gates Completes 14 Years

10th August 2006 marked the most decisive and unforgettable turning-point in the liberation of the whole country of brutal LTTE terrorism that plagued the Sri Lankan Nation for over 30 years. As LTTE assassinations...

New Prime Minister Hon Mahinda Rajapaksa Takes Oath at Kelaniya Temple Premises

Hon Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka by HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning (9) during a state ceremony at the historic Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya, one of the most sacred Buddhist places of worship, consecrated by the visit of Lord Buddha centuries ago.

16 SLSR Troops in 561 Brigade Assist Restore Train Movement in North Alankulam

16 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops of the 561 Brigade of the 56 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) swiftly moved towards the Alankulam railway track area and cleared the carcass of...

Legendary Military Leader, Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa & Other War Heroes' 28th Commemoration Takes Place Today (8)

Today marks the 28th death anniversary of late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa, one of the most admired and finest War Heroes in our contemporary history.

Army Chief Switches on Illuminations at Kataragama & Meets Troops Serving the Area

Switching on street lights and decorated illuminations in the sacred Kataragama Devaala premises, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak Saturday (1) evening symbolized the auspicious commencement of the day's Perahera (pageant) at the invitation of the Basnayake Nilame, Mr Dilruwan Rajapaksha.

143 Brigade Troops Help Repair Storm-affected Houses of Civilians

Troops of the 143 Brigade on the directions of their Commander, Brigadier Senaka Kasthurimudali attended to the emergency repairs of damaged roofs and needs of victimized civilians in the general areas of Mahagama in Mallawapitiya...