The special Mass and Thanksgiving Service to bless the Army Day and its 61st Anniversary was conducted Thursday (7) evening at Christ Church, Galle Face, Colombo 03 with the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya participating as the Chief Guest. With Thursday’s service, pre Army Day religious observances of Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic and Christian denominations came to an end before this year’s Army Day is commemorated on......
The Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) concluded its string of ‘Mobile Services’ conducted at various Regimental Headquarters, held to resolve grievances of disabled War Heroes with its final programme on Thursday (7) at Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) Headquarters at Rock House Camp in Mutwal, the mother unit of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya.
Sri Lanka Army, much-respected saviours of the Nation, who triumphantly eradicated the 30-year long LTTE terrorism and is now engaged in a multiplicity of nation-building development tasks, emerging as an admirable force to reckon with, marked its 61st Anniversary cum Army Day, during a colourful parade and special ceremony at......
As the Commander of a dignified Army, I address you with much pride on the day we celebrate our 61st anniversary. That is because you all sole heartedly contributed to outroot the most ruthless terrorists in the world, LTTE from our motherland. Only year has passed since defeating the terrorism. The motherland has become a peaceful, independent state today because of your dedication, determination and comradeship.
The special Mass and Thanksgiving Service to bless the Army Day and its 61st Anniversary was conducted Thursday (7) evening at Christ Church, Galle Face, Colombo 03 with the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya participating as the Chief Guest. With Thursday’s service, pre Army Day religious observances of Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic and Christian denominations came to an end before this year’s Army Day is commemorated on......
Sri Lanka Army, much-respected saviours of the Nation, who triumphantly eradicated the 30-year long LTTE terrorism and is now engaged in a multiplicity of nation-building development tasks, emerging as an admirable force to reckon with, marked its 61st Anniversary cum Army Day, during a colourful parade and special ceremony at......
An all night Pirith chanting ceremony on Sunday (10) culminated with an alms giving at Sri Bodhirajaramaya Panagoda, on Monday (11) marked the formal conclusion of the Army Day and the Army’s 61st Anniversary celebration that began on 1st October 2010. Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya......
The Army with the intention of supporting further elevating living standards of the newly-resettled people in the north and east has launched a series of community development projects. Sixty families in Parappankandal under Manthai West Divisional Secretariat received mosquito nets as gifts thanks to the efforts of the 54 Division. Similarly, six power generators were donated to Catholic Churches and Hindu Kovils (Temples) by 542 Brigade to be used in the event of power failures.
The ‘Uththama Pooja Pranama Padakkama’ (UPPP), the specially designed medal, in recognition of the supreme sacrifice made by War Heroes, was delivered to their next of kin on Thursday (14), during a special ceremony at Panagoda Army Cantonment. Spouses, parents and next of kin of 2672 fallen War Heroes, in that dignified ceremony, graced by Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence as Chief Guest on the invitation of the Rana Viru Seva Authority.....
Kids from the Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) managed Panagoda ‘Viru Kekulu’, Manning Town ‘Viru Kekulu’ pre-schools and ‘Senehasa’ pre-school for children with special needs, had their annual concert that showcased their skills and artistic talents at Colombo 3, Mahanama College auditorium Friday (15) evening. First Lady Mrs Shiranthi Rajapaksa, Chief Guest and Mrs Ioma Rajapaksa, President, Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit as Guest of Honour, at the invitation of Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President, SVAB, graced the occasion, attended by a large.....
