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'Anjalikaraniyayi Oba' Salutes Dedicated Parents of Fallen War Heroes

The ‘Anjalikaraniyayi Oba’ (suitable for veneration in firm clasp) felicitation ceremony, organized by the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) for recognition of noble sacrifices and dedication of the parents of fallen War Heroes of the Army took place Monday (27) morning at the BMICH as the second segment of the project.
Next Contingent on UN Peace Keeping Missions Ready for Departure

One more Sri Lankan Army contingent, comprised of Navy and Air Force personnel on UN Peace Keeping Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), due to leave the island shortly had its passing out parade at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) Regimental Headquarters premises at Boyagane, Kurunagala on Friday (31).
'Development Strengthens National Security'

The development of the country will help strengthen national security, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday. The President said the people will start questioning as to why this country should be divided when ties between various communities in the country are strengthened in economic and social fields........
101 More New Houses of 'Api Wenuwen Api' Project in Puttalam Vested in War Heroes

One more phase of the ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ Ranaviru Housing Scheme that saw its birth as a conceptual notion of HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence and Urban Development.......
Army Troops Use Sniffer Dogs for Detection of Human Remains in Meeriyabedda

Sri Lanka Army engaged in all evacuation and relief operations, now in full swing at Koslandawatta-Meeriyabedda estate areas of Haldummulla Divisional Secretariat brought down a team of sniffer dogs of the Army on Thursday (30), to sniff out for any survivors or the dead under the rubble on the directions........
SLSC War Heroes Immortalized in Opening Their War Memorial

One of the Sri Lanka Army’s prominent support unit, Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) immortalized the memory of 272 fallen War Heroes in a series of commemorative ceremonies in the past few days at Panagoda SLSC Regimental Centre. The commemorative ceremonies reached their climax when the SLSC.......
Army Athletes Receive Incentives on the Eve of 8th Defence Service Games

Selected Sri Lanka Army Athletes participating in the 8th Defence Service Games beginning on Monday (3) received incentives and greetings from the Chairman, Sri Lanka Army Athletics Committee, Major General Amal Karunasekara on Saturday (1) during a simple ceremony at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7.
Foundation Stone Laid for New Accommodation Building for Officers & Other Ranks

The foundation stone laying ceremony for construction of Holiday Bungalow, ‘The Salute’ with accommodation for officers and other ranks took place at 11 Division Headquarters, Pallekele, Kandy on Thursday (30). Major General Mahinda Haturusinghe, Adjutant General as the Chief Guest laid the foundation stone together with Brigadier D.S.N.K Senadeera, General Officer Commanding (GOC),.....
Army Coordinated 'Sammabhimani' Spiritual Programme to be Launched Across the Country

‘Sammabhimani’ Spiritual Programme that would go to many places of the island with a view to enhancing moral development among civilians and all segments in society, is to be conducted by Ven Uduwe Dhammaloka Thero with the coordination and support of the Sri Lanka Army. This was announced by Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army during a special press conference, held at the Media Centre of the Ministry of Defence at Colombo 3 Monday (3) afternoon.
101 More New Houses of 'Api Wenuwen Api' Project in Puttalam Vested in War Heroes

One more phase of the ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ Ranaviru Housing Scheme that saw its birth as a conceptual notion of HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence and Urban Development, in another landmark......