‘Thuru Mithuru-Nawa Ratak’ Extended to ARTRAC in Diyatalawa

To be in line with the ongoing “Thuru Mithuru-Nawa Ratak” cultivation and beautification project of the Commander of the Army, the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) at Diyatalawa launched the “Greening ARTRAC” project on Saturday (16) with the intention of....

‘Derana’ TV Telecasts ‘War Heroes’ Day’ Talk-Show with Battlefield Veterans

A special talk-show, telecast last night (19) in ‘Derana’ TV in a wide-ranging interview with Governor of the Western Province Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Gunathilake, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda....

Major General (retd) Sumedha Perera, New Secretary to Ministry of Agriculture, Mahaweli, Rural Development & Irrigation Assumes Duties

Major General (retd) A. K. S Perera, more popularly known as ‘Sumedha’ among his associates and in defence circles....

Tri Forces Veterans Reminisce Battlefield Experiences

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and the Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), together with Rear Admiral Piyal de Silva, Commander of the Navy and....

Wanni Commander Relinquishes Office

Major General Rohitha Dharmasiri on the eve of his retirement relinquished the office of the Commander, Security Forces - Wanni on Wednesday (20) during a simple ceremony in accordance with health guidelines.

Newly Appointed Colonel of the Regiment, SLSR Takes Over Duties

Major General Jayantha Seneviratne took office as 13th Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) on Monday (18) amid military formalities at the SLSR Regimental Centre in Ambepussa. The new Colonel of the Regiment on arrival at the....

Retiring Major General Manoj Mudannayake Given Farewell at SLSR RHQ

Regimental HQ of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) at Ambepussa on Friday (15) during a simple ceremony bade farewell to the outgoing Major General Manoj Mudannayake, Colonel of the Regiment SLSR and....

11 Div Troops Get More Face Masks for COVID-19 Duties

Representatives of ESKIMO Fashion Knitwear Lanka Company Limited once again showing their support to the troops after meeting the General Officer Commanding of the 11 Division, Major General Senarath Bandara donated one more stock of 1000 face masks at the 11 Division HQ premises on Monday (18).

‘Rata Saha Heta’ in ‘Hiru’ TV Chats with War Veterans in Humanitarian Operations

‘Hiru’ TV’s popular ‘Rata Saha Heta’ talk-show this morning (18) in a wide-ranging interview with Governor of the Western Province Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Gunathilake, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda....

Historic Promotion of 14,617 Army Other Ranks Coincides with National War Heroes’ Day

A record promotion bonanza for 14,617 Other Rankers of the Army, a gesture that would go down in the annals of Army history as hitherto unprecedented and unheard, would occur on National War Heroes’ Day (19 May)....