Military Highlights
“Sri Lanka Army with a Heart” Continues its Community Roles in Kilinochchi

Following sponsorship received from philanthropists of the area, the “Sri Lanka Army with a Heart” organized one more free distribution of dry ration packs to 42 deserving families living in Killinochchi area...
District Level 'Organic Fertilizer' Production & Coordination, Now in Full Swing

The sustained efforts of the 'Army with a Heart' towards coordination and promotion of organic fertilizer production continue with routine discussions and review of the progress at all district levels as per guidelines...
Troops Back up National Vaccination Drive Holding Vaccination Centres

Sri Lanka Army medical troops are engaged in their vaccination projects across the country as per directions of General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army in an attempt to contribute...
SLNG Colonel of the Regiment Makes His First Visit to SLNG HQ

Major General Vikum Liyanage, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) made his first visit to the Sri Lanka National Guard Headquarters in Wehera, Kurunegala on Sunday (6) after assumption of duties...
Commander Offers Condolences to Colonel Lanka Fernando's Family

General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army this afternoon (12) paid his respect to the remains of late Colonel Lanka Fernando, Colonel, Directorate of Real Estate and Quartering at his residence in Molagoda, Kegalle.
Troops Support Dengue Prevention in Jaffna

In line with the National Dengue prevention programme of the health authorities, 14 Gajaba Regiment troops of the Security Forces - Jaffna conducted a 4-day long cleaning and awareness campaign covering Jaffna town area from 30 January 2022 to 03 February 2022...
60 Pregnant Women in Batticaloa Get Army-organized Nutrients & Baby Care Equipment

Troops of 11 (volunteer) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) under command to the 231 Brigade of the 23 Division under the Security Force HQ–East with patronage given by a social service activist gave away nutrients...
SFHQ-Central Officers Visit Injured French Tourist

Two Senior Officers of the Army serving the Security Force HQ-Central at Diyatalawa this morning (5) visited the injured French lady tourist, lying at Diyatalawa Base Hospital after she fell off a moving Badulla-bound train while trying to take a selfie near the...
Promoted Senior Brigadiers Get Rank Insignia & Piece of Advice from Army Chief

Seven more Senior Brigadiers of the Army, just promoted to the rank of Major General in parallel with the historic 74th National Independence Day this afternoon (3) called at the office of General Shavendra Silva...
National Independence Day Recognizes Continued Dedication of Armed Forces

With the approval of HE the President Gotabaya Rajapakse, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army on account of the 74th National Independence day has promoted...