2023-04-09 22:18:02
Not forgetful of invaluable services and sacrifices late Sergeant W.M Kumaradasa of the 10 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) Regiment made on behalf of the unitary status of the country, the SLNG Regimental HQ as per directions given by the SLNG Colonel of the Regiment and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu added further recognition to his memory by erecting a new house for his widow and children in Kuda Kalaththewa, Anuradhapura on Saturday (8).
2023-04-09 20:09:36
The Army's ongoing house construction for needy families in the Jaffna peninsula continues unabated as more and more overseas-based donors, confident of the Army's committed capacity, sincerity and transparency are voluntarily offering their financial sponsorship for the worthy cause. The 768th new house, erected in Kattudai, Manipay (west) area in Jaffna by skilled troops of the 513 Infantry Brigade of the 51 Infantry Division to be in line with the instructions of the Security Force HQ-Jaffna was vested in the beneficiary, Mr. Fernando Renushan whose family was without a proper shelter.
2023-04-07 20:09:05
During the warming ceremony of the 767th Army-built new house at Thunnalai, Jaffna, Mrs Shanmuganam Chandarakala a resident woman in the village on behalf of the recipient, Mrs Radiswaran Raseswari, a mother of four children and her physically-handicapped husband commented on the Army project heaping praise. Here is the full text of her speech: "It was the Sri Lanka Army after restoration of peace in the country upon completion of the war reached the hearts and minds of the Tamil masses in the North as the closest relatives.
2023-04-03 16:04:27
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army, together with the Adjutant General of the Army, Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc this morning (3) paid his last respect to the veteran actor, late Mr Amarasiri Kalansuriya who had also served the Army some years ago. The Army Chief interacted with close relatives and recalled late actor's cinematic career and how he rose to the apex of popularity as an idol.
2023-03-31 20:51:22
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army continuing his formal visit to the Eastern area called at the 22 Division Headquarters in Trincomalee on Friday (31). A Guard Turnout, presented by Gajaba Regiment troops honoured the day’s Chief Guest on arrival at the entrance to the 22 Infantry Division before he was warmly welcomed by Major General S.B Amunugama RWP RSP ndu, General Officer Commanding of the 22 Infantry Division.
2023-03-31 19:00:22
As the second segment of the itinerary, the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage during his visit to the East took time off to see the Army Farm at Galkanda and inspected the egg production process, being carried out under the supervision of the 3 (V) Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock (SLACAL). The project expects to provide the entire egg requirement of the Army on a staggered basis as the production process spreads its wings to other Army-managed farms too in the future.
2023-03-31 09:13:21
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army Thursday morning (30 March) in order to meet the troops serving the Eastern region paid a formal visit to the Security Force HQ - East (SFHQ-E) at the invitation of the Commander of the Security Forces - East, Major General S.R.K Hettiarachchi RWP RSP USP ndu psc. A Guard Turnout, presented by Gajaba Regiment troops honoured the day’s Chief Guest on arrival at the entrance to the SFHQ-E before he was warmly welcomed by the Commander, Security Forces-East, Major General S.R.K Hettiarachchi RWP RSP USP ndu psc.
2023-03-30 22:34:32
The United Nations (UN) Assessment and Advisory Visit (AAV) team, currently in Sri Lanka in order to evaluate the Operational Readiness Preparations for an additional ‘Combat Convoy Company B-1’ (CCC) to serve in the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) as part of their itinerary during stay here arrived at the Engineers' Division in Mattegoda on Wednesday (22). Major General M.K Jayawardena, Chief Field Engineer and Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Engineers welcomed the UN delegation, comprised of Mr James Victor De Rcole, Colonel Lawrence Kapina, Lieutenant Colonel Rajeev, Mr Mark Flood and Mr Satvinder Singh Paul on arrival.
2023-03-29 19:43:58
20 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops, together with 2 (V) SLLI troops of the Security Force HQ - West (SFHQ-West) took prompt action to assist the distribution of fuel at the Kolonnawa Ceylon Petroleum Corporation premises Tuesday (28) afternoon after a trade union action disrupted its distribution operations. Troops of the Quick Reaction Teams of the 14 Infantry Division accordingly provided security to the oil refinery and fuel distribution bowsers and facilitated the movement of those vehicles without any delay.
2023-03-29 19:36:58
Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, State Minister of Defence, Mr Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security jointly made a visit to the Mihindu Seth Medura (MSM) in Attidiya, the wellness resort for permanently-wounded War Heroes on Friday (24) afternoon and inquired into their well-being.
