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A total of 66 foreign delegates, in addition to the participation of Sri Lanka-based Diplomats and Defence Attachés, will attend the year’s mammoth ‘
Defence Seminar - 2013’ beginning Tuesday (3) morning at Colombo Galadari Hotel at the invitation of the Sri Lanka Army. Themed on ‘
Post-Conflict Sri Lanka: Challenges and Regional Stability’, the three-day conference (Sept 3-5) is to be attended by more than 300 participants. HE the President’s Secretary Mr Lalith Weeratunge, Secretary Defence and Urban Development, Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the invitation of Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army, will grace the occasion as distinguished guests. Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to deliver the keynote address soon after the formal welcome address is done by the Commander of the Army, the host of the ‘
Defence Seminar - 2013.’’
A rousing reception plus a rare gesture of emotional depth, associated with sense of 'belonging', greeted the new Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake when he made his maiden journey to his native place, Siyambalangamuwa in Kurunegala on Saturday (31) upon assumption of office as 20th Commander of the Army. It was a blend of religious ceremonies, public receptions, ceremonial openings, interaction with natives, lunch treats, common-touch......
Hony Consul for Sri Lanka in Hawaii, Ms Kusuma Cooray paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army at his office recently. Ms Kusuma Cooray who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka has helped many Sri Lanka’s military officers who are participating in courses and seminars.............
‘You must be the most disciplined person in the whole of the country and should never commit any undisciplined act since everything in the Army depends on strict discipline. Those engaged in most serious disciplinary violations will be expelled from the Army, and all attempts should be made to lead others in the correct path, if not ensure that they are.....
‘Gajaba Supercross-2013’, the year’s stunning Grand Prix on Sunday (01) in Rajarata at Saliyapura Gajaba Regiment Headquarters (GR) drew a massive crowd of spectators. Lieutenant General Daya Rathnayake, Commander of the Army attended the motor racing ceremony as the Chief Guest, together with Major General Sumedha Perera and......
The Inter Regiment swimming championship for novices was held at Panagoda on 29 August. This novice swimming championship was held for two days (28 to 29). Men’s Championship was won by Corps of Engineers while Gemunu Watch secured the runners-up position. Women’s championship was won by 6th Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps while the 5th Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps emerged runners-up.
The management of the Abimansala -II held the “Tharaka Handawa” musical entertainment at the Abimansala II, premises in Kaburupitiya on Sunday (25). More than 10 renowned singers participated in this programme. All inmates who are presently undergoing treatment at the ‘Abimansala-II’ participated in his entertainment. .jpg)
Inter Regiment Basketball Championship – 2013 was held at the Sri Lanka Army General Services Corps (SLAGSC) basketball grounds on Friday (23). Sri Lanka Army Services Corps (SLASC) won the men’s championship by defeating Commando Regiment (CDO) 66 points to 52 while women’s championship was won by Sri Lanka Army women’s Corps beating Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police by 47 to 37.
An awareness programme organized by 56 Division in coordination with ‘Success’ Sri Lanka organization, on cultivation of passion fruit cultivation as a self-employment project for Bogaswewa civilians was introduced last Wednesday (28 Aug). Meanwhile, extending its social welfare initiatives, Sri Lanka Army laid foundation stones for construction of three new houses.....