News Archive

Commander's Historic Presence at AGM Hailed; Rs 5 m Donated to Civilians' Benefit Association

Civil sector employees in the Army on Friday (24) were delighted to welcome the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake as the first-ever Commander to have attended an Annual General Meeting of the Army’s Civilians’ Benefit Association (CBA), held at......
Ugandan Defence Minister Calls on Commander

A foreign delegation from the Ministry of State for Defence of Uganda, headed by, General (Rtd) Odongo Jeje, Minister of State for Defence of Uganda, currently in Sri Lanka, made a courtesy visit to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake Tuesday (28) afternoon at the Army Headquarters. The delegation, led by General (Rtd) Odongo Jeje, Minister of State for Defence of Uganda.....
Army 'Colours Night - 2013' at BMICH Reflects Sports Victories in the Pipeline

The much-awaited and most glittering award ceremony in the Army calendar, the 'Army Colours Night - 2013' with its theme 'Reconciliation Through Sports' presented Colours and laurels to those who outshone in the field of Army sports on......
Serving Disable War Heroes Further Supported; More Funds Donated to SVAB Coffers

Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) at Army Headquarters, giving further boost to the morale of differently-able War Heroes, extended its helping hand once again under thematic ‘Agayamu Obe Kaya Daanaya’ (your sacrifice of legs & limbs valued) project to another......
Serving Disable War Heroes Further Supported; More Funds Donated to SVAB Coffers

Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) at Army Headquarters, giving further boost to the morale of differently-able War Heroes, extended its helping hand once again under thematic ‘Agayamu Obe Kaya Daanaya’ (your sacrifice of legs & limbs valued) project to another......
Rebuttal of False Allegations

It has been alleged by certain political activists in Jaffna that the Sri Lanka Army had stepped up monitoring patrols in Jaffna. This false allegation is completely baseless and represents the opposite of the actual situation. The Security Forces have continually reduced their presence conforming to......
SLAVF Awards Incentives to Achievers in Ranaviru Families

A total of 125 children of officers and soldiers serving the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) during a ceremony at BMICH on Tuesday (28), received educational assistance as scholarships to the value of Rs 3 million, plus 25 new laptop computers.
Commander during Visit to the East Opens New 24 Div Hqrs & Speaks to Troops

Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army after his assumption of office as the Army Chief, a few months ago, visited the Security Force Headquarters-East (SFHQ-E) and its two Division Headquarters on Monday (27) and met a large section of....
62 Div & 622 Brigade Coordinate Donation Programmes

With the financial support of Mr. Ranjith Rathnayake and Mr. Nishantha of Sandalankawa, troops serving the 622 Brigade of the 62 Division under Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) organized an alms-giving Pinkama to 50 monks, pregnant mothers and villagers in the 622 Brigade area on Sunday (26). 67 pregnant mothers during the event received nutritious foods and gift parcels and more than 500 villagers were provided with lunch during the day.
Army Chief Makes Historic Donation to Enhance Welfare of Civil Staff

Nearly 5800 members of the Sri Lanka Army’s Civilians’ Benefit Association (CBA) of the Directorate of Civil Administration, due to a historic gesture of goodwill donation of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, are to be benefitted further, enabling the CBA to provide enhanced welfare projects towards its members. It all happened on Friday (24) when the Commander as the Chief Guest at the CBA’s 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) ............