Jaffna Troops with Sponsorship Support Build One More Home for a Needy Family

A deserving family in Pallai, Jaffna on account of the Army Day was fortunate to move into a new house built by the Security Forces HQ-Jaffna after their plight was brought to the notice of Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku...

Day’s Chief Guest Hits the First Ball at GR’s New Cricket Ground

The final highlight of the Army Anniversary Day’s chain of ceremonials and inaugural events at Gajaba Regiment (GR) Regimental Centre where HE the President graced as the Chief Guest at the invitation of General Shavendra Silva...

More than 100 Army Troops Donate Blood to Vavuniya Hospital

Gajasinghepura-based 213 Brigade troops of the 21 Division under the Security Force HQ-Wanni on account of the Army Day organized a blood donation project in order to donate blood to the blood bank at Vavuniya General Hospital on Monday (4).

SFHQ-East Distributes Repaired Vehicles on Army Anniversary

To coincide with the 72nd Army anniversary, Major General Channa Weerasuriya, Commander, Security Forces - East, joined the distribution of repaired and refurbished vehicles for use among troops serving the Forward Maintenance Area - East....

Outgoing Major General Indrajith Bandara Saluted at His Regimental HQ

Major General Indrajith Bandara, former Director General Infantry of Directorate of Infantry at the Army Headquarters on the verge of his retirement from active service after completing more than 35 years....

Minneriya ITC Battalion Support Weapon Course Culminates

The Battalion Support Weapon Course (BSW) 91 (2021/11) for Senior Non Commissioned Officers, Non Commissioned Officers at the Infantry Training Centre - Minneriya culminated on Saturday (2) during an awarding ceremony.

SLSR Regimental Centre Bids Goodbye to Its Outgoing Colonel of the Regiment

Regimental Centre troops of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) during a moving ceremony, blended with military formalities and ceremonials on Friday (8) bade farewell to their outgoing Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Hemantha Bandara.

Mullaittivu District Hospital Given Oxygen Concentrators

The Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu recently distributed oxygen concentrators to the Mullaittivu District Hospital on Thursday (7).

Commander’s Army Day Message Reaffirms Army Commitment for National Tasks with ‘Modern’ Soldier

General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army in his Army Day Message (October 10) aka 72nd Anniversary Day assures that the Army would forge ahead with more vigour, dedication and enthusiasm in order....

"We are Ever-Grateful to You for Your Sacrifices," Says Army Chief Interacting with War Heroes at Anuradhapura 'Abhimansala'

General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, not forgetful of gallantry and sacrifices they made in the battlefield just a few minutes after the day’s main religious ceremony...