News Archive

Staff Sergeant's Rescue of Mother of Three Children Hailed

Exemplary bravery and presence of mind of the Staff Sergeant W.T.A Chaminda, serving the 3 (Volunteer) Gemunu Watch (GW) Headquarters at Matara who saved the life of a mother who tried to commit suicide by jumping into the ‘Nilwala’ river from the Mahanama bridge last Thursday (23) at about 10.15 a.m., was felicitated by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva at the Army Headquarters.
Puthukkudiyirippu & Nayaru New Year Celebrations Held on Grand Scale

Troops of the 682 and 593 Brigades of the 68 and 59 Divisions of the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) conducted Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivals separately at Puthukkudiyirippu Divisional Secretariat grounds and the premises by the Nayaru lagoon on.......
SLNG Troops Join Hands with Others for 'Sripada' Cleaning Project

Troops of the Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) in the 11 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C) cooperated with the ‘Environment is Sacred’ programme of the Central Province Ministry of Environment and Agriculture, meant to rid garbage surrounding the ‘Sripada’ premises during April 25-26 for the third time. 50 Army personnel of the.....
May All Beings Be Well on This Thrice - Blessed Day !

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva Extends ‘Vesak’ Blessings on All Beings on behalf of the Sri Lanka Army.
Second Flight with 97 Relief Workers & 17 Tonnes of Essentials Leave for Nepal

The second Nepal-bound contingent of 97 service personnel and a consignment of 17 tonnes of medicine, engineering, signal and ordnance equipment, supportive transport requirements, water bottles, health accessories, dry rations, water purification tablets, etc, aboard the Sri Lankan Airlines flight (UL 4195)......
Army Personnel Actively Engage in 'Vesak' Commemorative Programmes

All officers and other rankers representing the Army are contributing to the success of the ongoing Colombo Gangarama Vesak Zone and elsewhere round the country on the directions of the Commander of the Army in close cooperation with the Army Buddhist Association. Army personnel of all the Regiments have provided 35 colourful Vesak lanterns for the exhibition in the Gangarama Zone....
Military Police on Directions of the Commander Commence Investigations on Reported Alleged Sale of Liquor at Wadduwa Army Holiday Resort

The Wadduwa Army Holiday Resort, meant to further promote welfare of both officers and other ranks while paying more dividends to them, was established in 1991 and was recently re-branded as the 'Laya Beach'. Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, very concerned over some media reports on the alleged sale of liquor at the above Wadduwa Army Holiday Resort, has immediately instructed the Military Police to initiate investigations into the matter forthwith.
May All Beings Be Well on This Thrice - Blessed Day !

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva Extends ‘Vesak’ Blessings on All Beings on behalf of the Sri Lanka Army.
All Regiments Showcase Their 'Vesak' Talents Thru Lanterns

Officers and Other Rankers in all Army Regiments contributed to the Vesak glitter and colour by crafting Vesak lanterns of high quality to the Gangaramaya Vesak Zone.

Here follow a section of their creative products in lenses;
Military Police Mark 25th Anniversary with Variety of Programmes

Giving prominence to religious ceremonies, Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) proudly marked its 25th anniversary with an alms giving, all rank lunch, military salutes, tree planting, troop address and other arrangements during April 25-27 at the SLCMP Regimental Centre, Polhengoda.