2023-03-22 22:19:13
The maiden edition of the ‘Coffee Table' book, published by the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) was presented to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage by Major General S.U.M.N Manage WWV RWP RSP psc, Colonel of the Regiment, VIR, Director General General Staff and Commander - 1 Corps on Tuesday (21 March) at the Commanders’ Office, Army HQ. The pictorial product documents the legacy of the Regiment's life-span, its evolution since its founding, its infrastructure growth, battlefield achievements of unmatched nature, bravery and gallantry of its War Heroes and unparalleled contribution of its War Heroes specifically to the liberation of the motherland from clutches of LTTE terrorism, etc.
2023-03-22 22:14:43
With the objective of boosting and exploring expertise consultations for further advancement of technical aspects, research and development of the Army that could go forward hand in hand with fast changing world-wide technologies, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army invited Prof. N.D. Gunawardena, Vice-Chancellor at University of Moratuwa and a team of academic experts and scholars to the Army Headquarters on Wednesday (22) for a cordial discussion.
2023-03-21 22:45:13
Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon (MP), State Minister of Defence, together with Mr Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security visited the Army Headquarters on Tuesday (21). On arrival of Hon State Minister of Defence, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army lent a hearty welcome to him and the accompanying Chief of Staff of the President at the entrance to the main building before they were introduced to Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters by the Commander of the Army.
2023-03-21 17:55:30
Major General K.A.D.Amal Karunasekara (Retd) RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, the former Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Colombo-3 paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage on Friday (17) at the Army Headquarters. During the cordial interaction, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage thanked Major General K.A.D.Amal Karunasekara (Retd) RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc for rendering an unblemished service to the Army at first, and also his extended contribution of high profile after retirement as the founding Commandant at the first-ever National Defence College (NDC) of Sri Lanka.
2023-03-21 17:54:30
The Commando Regiment (CR) of the Army during a glittering ceremony welcomed their new 265 ‘Maroon Berets’ and 85 ‘Long Range Patrol’ (LRP) men of the latest well-trained batches during a ceremonial Passing-out Parade (PoP) at Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) on Wednesday (March 15). Graced by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest at the invitation of the Colonel of the Regiment, Commando Regiment, Major General P.G.P.S Rathnayaka RWP RSP ndc, the dignified ceremony saw 4 Officers and 261 soldiers of the 51 A, B, C, and D batches of the Commando Regiment and 5 Officers and 80 soldiers of the LRP Course No - 17 after their sustained and exceptional training under the tutelage of many veterans and instructors finally passed out showcasing their exciting and unique capabilities and operational techniques that could address unprecedented threats or challenges.
2023-03-16 20:49:56
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army lent his best wishes and compliments to one more Senior Officer, Major General U.P.R Weerakoon WWV RWP RSP VSV USP, General Officer Commanding of the 21 Infantry Division of the Security Force HQ-Wanni on Thursday (16) on the eve of his retirement from the Army upon completion of more than three decades of unblemished service. The outgoing Senior Officer of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment at the invitation of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, together with his family members arrived at the Commander’s office.
2023-03-16 19:36:39
The Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka, HE Rita Giuliana Mannella paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army at the Army Headquarters this morning (16 March). The cordial meeting touched on general matters of mutual interest and gestures of cooperation and understanding that prevail between both nations and explored possibilities for further improvement of those relations.
2023-03-16 14:45:02
The awarding ceremony of the Army Inter Regiment Drill and Pace Stick Competition - 2022 took place this afternoon (14 Tuesday) at Panagoda Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Parade Square, headed by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The colourful drill and band squads of different regiments rending the air with soothing melodies added grandeur and pride to the occasion as the large crowd of spectators and distinguished guests remained glued to the sequence of the ceremony’s proceedings. The competitions were held during November 15 - 21 in 2022 at respective regimental levels before today’s finals.
2023-03-14 19:00:00
Major General K.R.P Rowel (Retd) RWP VSV USP USACGSC, the Director of Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) on the eve of his departure from his office paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage on Tuesday (14) at the Army Headquarters. The Army Chief during interactions thanked Major General K.R.P Rowel (Retd) RWP VSV USP USACGSC for rendering a commendable service to the Army at first and his extended contribution after retirement to the Defence sector by way of inventing sophisticated devices and innovations for the best interest of the country.
2023-03-11 07:57:56
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army with the objective of updating and reminding Commanding Officers of the Army of their professional commitments, duty role and the conduct, on Friday (10) spoke to a large gathering of Officers, inclusive of those connected virtually. During the address, the Army Chief wanted Commanding Officers to ensure their troops would maintain the highest standards of discipline and urged COs to educate their under command troops about the challenges that the current operational environment has presented.
