News Archive

New Commander Makes His Formal Visit to the CDS

Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva made his first formal visit to the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) at the BMICH premises Wednesday (4) afternoon after his assumption of duties as the 21st Commander of the Army. General Jagath Jayasuriya, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) extended his greetings and best wishes.....
Army Initiatives Get First Apparel Factory to Mullaittivu

Initiatives launched by the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) to provide employment openings to young women in Mullaittivu area, bore fruits when the first-ever Hirdramani apparel factory was opened during a simple ceremony on Wednesday (4).
53 Div Athletic Meet Held at Saliyapura Grounds

The annual Athletic Meet of the 53 Division, which was organized by the 532 Brigade, got underway at the Gajaba Regimental Centre grounds, Saliyapura, Anuradhapura during March 2-3. Athletes representing all Brigades, battalions of the 53 Division and the Air Mobile Brigade Training School took part in the event.
New SFHQ- C Commander Assumes Duties

Major General Sumedha Perera, the newly-appointed Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C), assumed office at SFHQ-C in Diyatalawa on Wednesday (3) during a brief ceremony, coloured with military formalities and religious observances In accordance with military traditions, Major General Sumedha Perera, reviewed the Guard Turnout....
'Hirdramani' Erects New School Building for Mullaittivu Students

The newly-constructed school building at the Government’s Roman Catholic College, Puthukkudiyirippu, a long felt need of the students was ceremonially opened on Wednesday (4) by Major General Jagath Dias, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) who took the initiative in this regard. The leading apparel factory, Hirdramani Pvt Ltd....
Troops Prevent Imminent Bund Breach in Demodara Tank

Troops serving the 5 Gemunu Regiment (GR) of the 121 Brigade Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters Central (SFHQ-C) repaired the bund of the Demodara tank as per directions of Colonel B.M.J Baalasooriya, Brigade Commander, 121 Brigade on Friday (27).
Japanese Embassy Envoy Extends Greetings on New Appointment

Captain M. Shigakawa, Defence Attaché of the Japanese Embassy, Friday (6) afternoon, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva who assumed office recently as the new Commander. The envoy after extending his greetings and best wishes on Lieutenant General De Silva’s new appointment, exchanged views on a few matters of bilateral importance and spoke high of good relations prevailing between Sri Lanka and Japan.
Bangladesh Brigadier General Meets Commander with His Superior's Compliments

Brigadier General Shamim Ahmed ndc psc, Director General of Principal Staff Office to Armed Forces Division of the Prime Minister’s Office in Bangladesh, currently in Sri Lanka to attend the APCSS Building Partnership in South Asia Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop in Colombo paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army at the Army Headquarters on Wednesday (4) morning.
India's External Affairs Minister Salutes Memory of Late IPKF War Heroes

India’s External Affairs Minister Ms Sushma Swaraj, currently in Sri Lanka for review of preparations for the Indian Prime Minister’s scheduled visit to Sri Lanka, paid her respect to the memorial of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) at Battaramulla Saturday (7) morning in a solemn ceremony. The visiting India’s External Affairs Minister upon arrival at the location was welcomed by Major General Prasad Samarasinghe, Chief of Staff, Army Headquarters.
Japanese Embassy Envoy Extends Greetings on New Appointment

Captain M. Shigakawa, Defence Attaché of the Japanese Embassy, Friday (6) afternoon, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva who assumed office recently as the new Commander.