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Military Hierarchies Highlight Strengthening Sri Lanka - Korea Ties During visit to ROK Ship

The Republic of Korea Navy’s destroyer ‘Kang Gam Chan’ received a ceremonial welcome on its arrival at the Port of Colombo today (Apr 22). The ship is making an official visit to the country.

2025-04-23 08:03:11

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Army Chief Commends Troops Deployed for the Exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy

2025-04-29 21:53:29

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, commended Army personnel deployed for duties during the Special Exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Siri Dalada Vandanawa) during a formal gathering held at the...

Sri Lankan Tri-Service Humanitarian Relief Team Returns After Successful Mission in Myanmar

2025-04-29 21:52:42

The tri-service humanitarian relief team, deployed to Myanmar for emergency operations following the recent devastating earthquake, returned to Sri Lanka today (26 April 2025) after successfully completing its mission.

Director General of CDRD Calls on the Commander of the Army

2025-04-29 13:07:00

Commodore Janaka Gunaseela, Director General of the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD), paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, on 23 April 2025 at the Army Headquarters.

Army Chief Commends Champions of IPSC Rifle Nationals Level III-2025

2025-04-24 10:07:00

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, extolled the outstanding performance of Army shooters who emerged as the overall champions of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Rifle Nationals...

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Sri Lanka Army Pays Last Respects to Brigadier G.V Elapatha (Retd) VSV

2025-04-30 15:40:28

The military funeral of Brigadier G.V Elapatha (Retd) VSV of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps, who dedicated over 28 years serving the country, took place on Monday (28 April) evening at General Cemetery, Minuwanpitiya, Panadura.

Troops of SF - East Celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2025

2025-04-30 15:37:23

The Security Forces Headquarters - East (SFHQ-East) organised a Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival on 8 April 2025 at the SFHQ-East playground. The festival included traditional games such as pillow fighting...

Junior Instructor Course No.106 Concludes at CTS – Ampara

2025-04-30 15:32:00

The certificate awarding ceremony of ‘Junior Instructor Course - 106’ was held at the Combat Training School (CTS) - Ampara on 10 April 2025. The Commandant of CTS, Brigadier M.P.S.P Kulasekara WWV RWP RSP, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

5 VIR Constructs a New House for a Needy Family

2025-04-30 15:29:30

As per the concept of the Commander of the Army, the troops of the 5th Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (5 VIR), under the supervision of the Commanding Officer of 5 VIR, constructed a new house for a needy family...