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COS Expresses Gratitude to RVAPL Staff

2022-06-19

The recently-appointed Chief of Staff of the Army and the former Chairman, Rana Viru Apparel Ltd (RVAPL) Board of Management, Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku made a formal visit to the Ranaviru Apparel Factory...


New Director Assets Management Takes Office

2022-06-19

Brigadier Keerthi Perakum of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) assumed office as the new Director, Directorate of Assets Management at the Army Headquarters on Friday (17) during a brief ceremony...


Major General Senerath Yapa, New SLAVF Commandant Begins Office

2022-06-18

Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa assumed duties as the 49th Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) amidst military formalities accomplished at the SLAVF Headquarters at Kosgama...


Army Chief Speaks to Island-wide Cream of the Command

2022-06-18

All island-based commanding cream of the Army had the opportunity to listen to their new Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage when he made his first interactive address to all...


Unnachchiya Civilians too Beneficiaries to Receive Army-organized Relief Packs

2022-06-18

4 Gemunu Watch troops of the 231 Brigade under the 23 Division of the Security Force HQ-East with patronage, extended by the Sri Siddhartha Foundation of Ven Thalagala...


New Chief Field Engineer Takes Over Duties

2022-06-18

Major General Mahinda Jayawardena during a simple ceremony assumed office as 13th Chief Field Engineer (CFE) of the Army at the Army Headquarters on 11 June 2022. On arrival at the office, the new...


More Relief Packs at Army Request Donated to Southerners by Siddhartha Foundation

2022-06-18

The Sri Siddhartha Foundation in Thalagala in collaboration with the Saasanarakshaka Bala Mandalaya in Kalutara at the request of the Army came forward to donate essential dry...


Army Cricketers Champion in T-20 Inter Club Series

2022-06-17

The Army Cricketers grabbed the Championship in the Inter Club 1st Class Major T-20 Cricket Series, led by Sri Lanka Cricket, played this evening (17) at P Sara Oval ground. The Sri Lanka Army Cricketers vied...


Commander Receives Blessings of Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanweli Seya & Sacred Places

2022-06-17

The 24th Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage and his entourage who paid obeisance to the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy on Saturday...


Now, Army-Initiative Gets Dry Rations for 500 Families in Batticaloa

2022-06-16

The Thalagala Sri Siddhartha Foundation, chaired by Ven Talagala Sri Sumanaratana Thero extending its hand of assistance to under-privileged low-income group families...