2023-04-30 06:45:28
Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Staff to the President and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security, Hon. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Fisheries, Hon. Anupa Pasqual, State Minister of Social Empowerment, together with Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu Commander of the Army visited the Jaffna peninsula to distribute relief rice packs among needy families living in Jaffna on Friday (28). This programme was launched in parallel with the government's relief distribution of rice packs among island-wide low-income families which was implemented on the instructions of HE The President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
2023-04-27 22:25:46
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army this morning (27) invited two spouses of great war veterans, Mrs Lali Kobbekaduwa and Mrs Manel Wimalarathne whose late husbands, Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc and Major General Vijaya Wimalaratne RWP RSP VSV USP psc have respectively mustered admiration and immortal respect of the Nation as war veterans of the highest calibre, gallantry and patriotism to his office at the Army Headquarters. The Commander of the Army, together with Mrs Janaki Liyange, President, Army Seva Vanitha Unit extended a warm reception to both ladies on arrival and interacted with them inquiring about their well-being while recalling cherished memories of their beloved husbands.
2023-04-26 09:30:37
A delegation comprised of 17 faculty members of the National Defence College (NDC) of Nigeria, headed by Air Commodore Osichinaka Chedu UBADIKE, currently in Sri Lanka on a six-day familiarisation tour as part of their curriculum paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army at the Army Headquarters on Tuesday (25). The delegation on arrival at the Army Headquarters was received by Brigadier D.K.S.K Dolage USP psc, Director Training before they were accompanied to the office of the Commander of the Army.
2023-04-20 14:43:05
A representative gathering of Officers and Other Ranks of Islamic faith in the Army, together with Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army sat together Wednesday (19) at Laya Beach Hotel, Wadduwa to perform the Islamic ‘Iftar’ ritual, the breaking of fast of Muslims at sunset. Organized by the Army Muslims' Association, the performance of the ritual ‘Iftar’ symbolized the degree of reconciliation and the goodwill, practiced by world-wide Muslims. It was also meant to invoke blessings on the prosperity of the country according to the rituals.
2023-04-20 14:42:05
Brigadier General Titus Simon, Defence Attaché of the High Commission of Namibia, resident in New Delhi paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu Thursday (20) morning at the Army Headquarters, prior to vacation of his present appointment as Defence Attaché. During the cordial meeting, the outgoing envoy expressed his gratitude to the Army Chief for the co-operation and goodwill extended during his tenure and thanked the Army for its sound understanding and brotherhood.
2023-04-19 19:16:04
9 Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) troops of the 233 Infantry Brigade of the 23 Infantry Division with sponsorship, provided by the private donor, Mr. Wishva Udara Alaharuwan, contributed their labour and technical assistance in order to build a new house for a deserving family in Kolakanawadiya, Welikanda area. The new house was warmed on 10 April 2023 during a simple ceremony in the presence of Major General S. R. K Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, Commander, Security Forces - East a simple ceremony.
2023-04-19 19:15:04
The customary Sinhala and Tamil New Year tea table and cordial get-together at the Army Headquarters (AHQ) got underway on Monday (17) morning with Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. On arrival at the venue, the Commander was welcomed by the Chief of Staff, Major General C D Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu and Senior Officers including the Deputy Chief of Staff, Major General D G S Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu and all other Principle Staff Officers at the Army Headquarters.
2023-04-14 15:00:00
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army in his Sinhala & Tamil New Year Message Extends Warmest New Year Greetings to All in the Army and Wishes Best of Luck and Prosperity !
2023-04-14 14:59:00
On the occasion of the dawn of Sinhala and Hindu New Year alias Festival of Sun, a unique cultural festival in Sri Lanka, let me extend my best wishes to all the members of the Sri Lanka Army and the civil staff. The New Year, which begins with the transition of the Sun from Meena Rashi (House of Pisces) to Mesha Rashi (House of Aries) is a cultural celebration, marked by both Sinhalese and Tamil people, giving priority to age-old traditions. It is an extraordinary phenomenon where children as well as adults get together to practise and preserve traditional customs and receive inspiration and joyful experience.
2023-04-12 10:16:02
Bringing the festivities connected to the Sri Lanka Army Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival held at Panagoda on Monday (10) to a climax, a musical fiesta, organized by the Security Force HQ - West, under the guidance of Commander of the Army, opened the stage for budding Army vocalists and a couple of popular artistes. The ‘Ranaviru Fiesta 2023’ backed by the Sri Lanka Army beat group, together with the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps beat group mesmerized the audience in the presence of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
