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NDC Delegation from India Pays Courtesies to Chief of Staff

2024-09-02

A four-member delegation from the Indian Army National Defence College Course - 84, headed by Brigadier Salil Pande, paid a courtesy call on Major General S.R.B Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc, Chief of Staff of the Army. The delegation included Brigadier Tapas Kumar Misra, Air Commodore Ramachandra Venkateswara Prakash, and Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi - Assistant Defence Advisor to India in Sri Lanka.


Army Commander Inaugurates a New Gymnasium at 553 Infantry Brigade

2024-08-30

In line with upcoming 75th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army inaugurated a new gymnasium at 553 Infantry Brigade premises on 25 August 2024.


Army Inter-Regiment Table Tennis Tournament - 2024

2024-08-30

The Army Inter-Regiment Table Tennis Tournament - 2024, organised by the Sri Lanka Army Table Tennis Committee, took place at the Panagoda Army Indoor Stadium from 27 to 29 August 2024. The event featured over 50 participants from 11 teams representing 8 Regiments.


Army Chief Bestows Army-built House for a Deserving Family at Evenai

2024-08-26

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, handed over a newly constructed house to Mrs. Suganya in Evenai, Jaffna on 25 August 2024.


Commander of the Army Graces Events at SFHQ - J

2024-08-25

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, graced the second league of the Palmyra Club Challenge Trophy Cricket Encounter as the Chief Guest on 24 August 2024 at the Central College Ground in Jaffna. The event, coordinated by Security Forces (Jaffna) in collaboration with the District Secretaries of Jaffna and Kilinochchi, aimed to foster camaraderie in the community.


Final Exercise of 10th Edition of ‘Mitra Shakti’ Ends in Maduru Oya

2024-08-24

The final demonstration of the joint Exercise ‘Mitra Shakti X,’ which ushers in revitalised bonds of friendly goodwill and strong cooperation between the Sri Lanka Army and the Indian Army, took place on 23 August 2024 in the presence of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, at the Maduru Oya Army Training School (ATS) grounds.


Army Chief Commends Service of Major General S.W.M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc

2024-08-22

Major General S.W.M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc along with his spouse was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 22 August 2024, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished career spanning 35 years.


Army Chief Attends Final Day of Kandy Esala Perahera

2024-08-20

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army together with Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of Army Seva Vanitha Unit, witnessed the final day of the Kandy Esala Perahera, specifically the Grand “Randoli” Procession on 19 August 2024. This traditional procession marks the climax of one of Sri Lanka's most significant cultural events.


Official Army Website Wins Most Popular Website in Government Sector Category - 2024

2024-08-16

The official flagship website of the Sri Lanka Army, www.army.lk has been awarded the 'Most Popular Website' in Government Sector Category in the ‘BestWeb.lk - 2024’ competition, organized by the LK Domain Registry.


Army Chief Commends Distinguished Service of Retiring Military Secretary

2024-08-16

Major General I.A.N.B Perera RWP USP ndu psc, Military Secretary of the Army, was invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 16 August 2024, together with his family members, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a notable 34-years career.