Colourful Army Flags Fluttering in the Sea Breeze Herald a New Era on 70th Army Anniversary Day

Galle Face green Thursday morning (10) amid a mammoth gathering of distinguished invitees, state officials, past Commanders, veterans, spouses stood adorned with fluttering Army flags for a couple of hours when nearly a column of 2,000 troops rolled across the esplanade and saluted...

Ragama ‘Ranaviru Sevana’ War Heroes on Army Day Share Thoughts with Commander

Just an hour after the day’s main highlight of the 70th Army Anniversary got underway in the Galle Face green, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army attaching greater prominence, made a beeline to the Ragama Ranaviru Sevana where 93 disabled War Heroes are...

Tri-Service & Police Language School Turns 33 Years

Kotmale-based Joint Services Language Training School (JSLTS) of the Ministry of Defence, managed by the Army recently marked its 33rd anniversary with a series of religious and other important events.

11 Division Troops Assist ‘Aswanu Pooja’ Offerings at Kandy

Troops serving all formations under the 11 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) gave their full support for conduct of the ‘Sri Dalada Yal Aswanu Pooja - 2019’ (offer of maiden harvest to the Temple of Tooth) festival, organized by the Ministry of Irrigation & Water Resources & Disaster Management on Thursday (3).

SLCMP Tattoo Attracts Public Attention

The tattoo team of the Corps of Sri Lanka Military Police (SLCMP) at the request of the authorities in the Ministry of Women’s & Children’s Affairs contributed to the commemoration of the World Children’s Day, held at Colombo Vihara Mahadevi Park on Thursday (5).

Anniversary Commemorations Culminate with Formal All Rank Dinner

Bringing the 70th Army Anniversary commemorative events to culmination, a representative gathering of All Ranks in the Army on Friday (11) evening sat with their Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva at Panagoda Army Indoor Stadium for a formal dinner...

Kilinochchi Teachers & Students Get Eyes Examined

In response to a request made by Major General Vijitha Ravipriya, Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi, the association, called ‘Wethara Ape Kattiya’ in Polgasowita donated a stock of spectacles to the needy in Kilinochchi during an eye clinic organized at the ‘Nelumpiyasa’ auditorium on Saturday (12).

Outgoing East Commander Bids Farewell to His Troops & Religious Dignitaries

Major General Aruna Jayasekera, the Commander Security Forces - East during 7-8 October visited under command formations before his relinquishment of office...

Four Digit Number Officers & Other Ranks Get Promotion Bonanza on Historic 70th Army Day

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, 23rd Commander of the Army during the 70th Army Day (10 October), commemorated at Galle Face Green this morning (10) coloured...

Chief of Staff Shares Anniversary Sentiments with MSM Inmates

Not forgetful of disabled War Heroes under treatment at Attidiya ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’ (MSM), Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage, Chief of Staff, together with Mrs Shiromi Liyanage undertook a visit to the venue....