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.
2023-03-09 20:17:00
Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana USP ndu, Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) Thursday (9) afternoon paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at the Army Headquarters. During cordial interactions, the visiting Senior Navy Officer briefed the Commander of the Army on how the Sri Lanka Coast Guard performs its duties to ensure the security, safety and serenity of the maritime environment whilst enforcing the law at sea as an agency, committed towards the sustainable management and development of maritime resources.
2023-03-04 20:57:34
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army on compassionate grounds responded to an appeal of an Anamaduwa-based father whose 10-year-old Thalassemia-affected son were to undergo an urgent bone marrow surgery, and contributed a sum of Rs. 100,000.00 to the family on Saturday (March 04). The child studying in Grade 05 has been suffering from Thalassemia since 2018 and has been advised to undergo this transplant surgery at the earliest.
2023-03-03 18:00:08
Colpetty-based Mahanama College, together with its Old Boys' Association, Principal, former Principals and teachers in a fitting ceremony felicitated one of its most distinguished old boys, Major General Channa Weerasuriya, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and three other most Senior Officers of the armed forces after inviting all four of them to their alma mater premises on Thursday (2). The felicitation ceremony commenced soon after the day’s Chief Guest, Major General Channa Weerasuriya, together with his old Tri-Service colleagues and classmates who were also the day's laureates in the ceremony arrived there to be warmly welcomed by the Principal, Mr. A.M.A.A.C Perera.
2023-03-02 10:25:01
The 14th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) left for Lebanon early this morning on Thursday (02) amidst greetings and best wishes. The 14th SLFPC contingent, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel D.P.I.T Kaluaggala and 2nd in Command, Major W.M.C.K Wanninayake is composed of 125 Army personnel, including 10 Officers and 115 Other Ranks and four sniffer dogs, ‘Frank’ - (German Shepherd), Jupiter’ (Golden Retriever), ‘Tiger’ (German Shepherd) and Leena’ (German Shepherd) who have been well-trained for detection of narcotics, explosives and mines.
