2019-02-01 14:27:57
HE the President of the Republic of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta extending his sincere condolences to the bereaved families of fallen Sri Lankan Peacekeepers during their duties in Mali in a letter of condolences condemns the “odious and unjustifiable act which aims only to sabotage the efforts of the Malian parties...
2019-01-31 14:40:14
Ms. Hanaa Singer, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Sri Lanka, the designated representative of the UN Secretary General called on Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army this afternoon (28) at the Army Headquarters to extend her deepest sympathies and condolences on the tragic deaths of two Sri Lankan Peacekeepers in the Mali contingent (MINUSMA) a few days ago.
2019-01-30 14:33:14
Due to flight arrangements, the dispatch of the remains of Sri Lankan UN Peacekeepers from Mali has been delayed, according to the Directorate of Overseas Operations at the Army Headquarters.Remains of Major H.W.D Jayawickrama of 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry and Sergeant S.S Wijekumara of 1 Mechanized Infantry...
2019-01-30 13:33:14
The remains of posthumously promoted late Major H.W.D. Jayawickrama and Sergeant S.S. Wijekumara who laid their lives in Mali (MINUSMA) while performing UN Peacekeeping operations are expected to reach Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport on Saturday (2 Feb) at 3.10 pm to be formally received in a military parade....
2019-01-30 11:43:32
HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, issuing a statement on the tragic death of two Army personnel in Mali, including a Captain of the Sri Lanka Army stated that “they died in the cause of world peace process to ensure the independence and democracy of mankind and they would enter the history as War Heroes and....
2019-01-28 17:59:50
Troops across the country continue to support the National Drug Prevention campaign of the Presidential Task Force by distributing literature on dangers of drugs and its addiction as agreed upon by the Commander of the Army and other stakeholders during a recent meeting at the Army Headquarters.Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-Cen) during January 21 - 25...
2019-01-26 12:29:48
UN Secretary General, António Guterres in another statement says the Mali attack on Sri Lankan UN Peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law. Here follows the full statement....
2019-01-26 12:00:39
The UN Security Council in a strong-worded condemnation of the brutal attack on the Sri Lankan Peacekeepers’ contingent while their convoy was proceeding in the general area of Douentza early Friday (25) morning calls....
2019-01-26 10:00:39
The 26th anniversary commemoration of the Military Intelligence Corps (MIC) that got underway at the MIC Headquarters at Karandeniya, Ambalangoda this evening (25) gave the pride of place for remembrance of their fallen War Heroes in a solemn and dignified ceremony, headed by Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest for the day's itinerary.
2019-01-25 17:09:18
Captain H.W.D Jayawickrama of 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry from Polonnaruwa and Corporal S.S Wijekumara of 1 Mechanized Infantry Regiment from Thalakolawewa, Polpithigama of the Sri Lankan Army Contingent in Mali laid down their lives this morning (25) following an explosion while performing their UN Peacekeeping Mission duties around....
