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Appreciation: General Deshamanya Denis Perera VSV (1930-2013)

"The only man under whom any General would gladly serve’ (Field Marshal Montgomery-later Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, on Field Marshal Alexander, later Earl Alexander of Tunis. Alexander commanded the Allied Forces in Africa under whom Montgomery and the 8th Army served) The above compliment is equally well paid to General Denis Perera who sadly passed away on August 11, 2013. An Israeli Brigadier General Yaacom Even virtually echoed it at the World Wide Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO) conference held in Colombo around 2000.He said "what a wonderful man is your General. I would follow him anywhere any day". Coincidently, Gen Perera, who.......
64th Army Anniversary Buddhist Ceremonies Culminate at Kataragama Creating History

Paying deep reverence to the legendary sacred stupa, Kirivehera at Kataragama at first, and seeking divine blessings of the Kataragama deity, Skande-Murukan who commands the utmost respect of both Sinhalese and Hindus alike as a guardian deity, hundreds of......
All Night 'Pirith' Chanting & Other Ceremonies at Panagoda Mark 64th Anniversary

Panagoda Sri Bodhirajaramaya (Army Temple) Friday (4) evening drew a huge gathering of officers and other ranks of the Army in order to attend a series of customary religious ceremonies in connection with the forthcoming 64th Army Anniversary and Army Day (Oct 10). Sri Lanka Army Buddhist Association - organized those programmes, included an all-night Pirith chanting, offer of.......
Javelin Athlete, Nadeeka Lakmali to Receive Continued Sponsorship for Her Training

Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), appreciative of achievements of the world-class Javelin Throw athlete, Warrant Officer - 1 B.L. Nadeeka Lakmali of 4 Battalion (V) Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) who secured the world’s 12th rank, having entered the final round at the recent IAAF World Athletics Championship, was awarded a permanent scholarship that would help continue her athletic training further.
Vietnam Mourns Her Legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap's Death

One of history’s greatest military strategists and the architect of Vietnam’s milestone battlefield victories against the US and France, General Vo Nguyen Giap of Vietnam’s People’s Army (VPA) is no more. He died Friday (4) at the age of 102. Second only to late revolutionary leader, Ho Chi Minh as modern Vietnam’s most admired figure, General Giap defeated Vietnam’s colonial masters in 1954 at Dien Bien Phu where French rule ended but started direct US involvement leading to the Vietnam War.
Hindu 'Pooja' Blesses Army Anniversary

The ‘Abishekam’ Pooja of Hindu tradition on Tuesday (8) invoked blessings on the forthcoming 64th Army Anniversary and Army Day (October 10) during a special ceremony, attended by Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest. The ‘Abishekam’ Pooja at Sri Ponnambalam Vaneshwarar Kovil, Colombo 13, organized by Sri Lanka Army Hindu Association, symbolically blessed the Army Flag after taking it into the inner chamber of the Kovil amidst religious rites and rituals.
64th Army Anniversary Buddhist Ceremonies Culminate at Kataragama Creating History

Paying deep reverence to the legendary sacred stupa, Kirivehera at Kataragama at first, and seeking divine blessings of the Kataragama deity, Skande-Murukan who commands the utmost respect of both Sinhalese and Hindus alike as a guardian deity, hundreds of......
Special Service at All Saints Church Invokes Blessings on the Army

A special Mass at All Saints Church, Borella on Tuesday (8) evening invoked blessings on the forthcoming 64th Army Anniversary and Army Day (October 10) as part of the religious observances, prior to the date of commemoration. Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army together with Mrs Damayanthi Ratnayake, President, Seva Vanitha Army Branch graced the occasion as the Chief Guest at the invitation of the Army Christian Fellowship. The special Mass and Thanks-giving service, got underway with an introduction, delivered to the occasion by Rev Benedict Joseph, Chaplain of the Army Christian Fellowship.....
Hindu 'Pooja' Blesses Army Anniversary

The ‘Abishekam’Pooja of Hindu tradition on Tuesday (8) invoked blessings on the forthcoming 64th Army Anniversary and Army Day (October 10) during a special ceremony, attended by Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest. The ‘Abishekam’ Pooja at Sri Ponnambalam Vaneshwarar Kovil, Colombo 13......
Two New Army Woman Cricketers Selected for the South African Tour

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Board, selected women’s cricket team of Sri Lanka for the South African tour comprises two woman cricketers of the Army, considering their merits and special performance. Corporal Niluka Karunarathna who is also a boxer has been selected for this tour as an all rounder representing the 14 members team.