2023-03-01 21:00:51
The Directorate of Media at Army HQ, keeping pace with dissemination of digitalized information to all ground troops across the country launched its first trilingual E-news bulletin, 'Yuda Hamuda Desathiya' edition on Wednesday (March 1) at the Army HQ during a brief ceremony, headed by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army. The fortnight bulletin of Sinhala, Tamil and English language versions is transmitted to all ground troops through respective Commanding Officers of all island-wide formations and made available on mobile phones of all serving the Army and the retired.
2023-03-01 20:13:10
The Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) expanding its welfare role, further awarded 140 scholarships for children of fallen War Heroes, serving and retired Army personnel and civil staff in the Army in collaboration with the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) during a simple ceremony, held this morning (March 1) at the Army Headquarters. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army at the invitation of Mrs Janaki Liyanage, President, ASVU graced the awarding ceremony as the Chief Guest with Mrs Ruchindra Perera, Assistant General Manager, BOC, Western Province - Central, Mrs Mithila Dilhani, Senior Area Manager, BOC, Colombo-North, Mr Uditha Perera, Manager, BOC, Lake House Branch and BOC representatives as special guests for the event.
2023-03-01 16:00:51
The 13th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) returned to the island today (1 March) upon completion of their service tenure in the UNIFIL. During the first phase, one Officer and 89 Other Ranks returned to the island today (1) and the remaining group is expected to return after the 14th SLFPC, set to leave for Lebanon on Thursday (2), undertakes responsibilities in a few days.
2023-02-24 19:37:35
Major General A.C Lamahewa WWV RWP RSP, Director General Infantry at Directorate of Infantry and Colonel of the Regiment, Gemunu Watch (GW), just days before his retirement from the Army, having served for more than 35 years was invited Friday (24) morning to the office of the Army Chief, together with his family members. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army at the meeting with the retiring Senior Officer recalled noteworthy milestones during the latter’s admirable career as an Infantryman of the Highlanders. He praised him for his dedicated service and performance of diverse responsibilities with unfailing commitment and selflessness.
2023-02-24 19:00:35
The retiring Major General H.M.L.D Herath RSP VSV USP psc of the Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC), the Chief Signal Officer (CSO) and Colonel Commandant of SLSC on invitation arrived at the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage on Friday (Feb 24), together with his spouse. After completing more than 35 years of unblemished service in the Army, the Senior Officer on the verge of retirement received sincere compliments and best wishes from the Army Chief during the brief meeting. The Commander of the Army commended his dedicated services and appreciated his commitment to the organization, recalling a couple of memorable instances during combat operations.
2023-02-22 19:14:15
The mortal remains of Mali-based UN Peacekeeper of the Sri Lanka Army who recently died of a cardiac arrest while serving the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were brought to the island on Wednesday (22 February) afternoon. 6 Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (6 SLASC) troops of his own Regiment received the coffin of late Lance Corporal M.G.L Deshapriya (42) in a military parade. At the Colombo International Airport, the UN flag-draped coffin was symbolically delivered by Lieutenant Colonel H.M.W.R Herath, Supply and Transport Officer of Mali-based 4th Combat Convoy Company (CCC) to Major General Hirosha Wanigasekara, Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps and Master General Ordnance who represented the Commander of the Army.
2023-02-22 19:00:15
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army on Wednesday (22) lent his best wishes and compliments to one more Senior Officer, Major General R.W Ponnamperuma RSP psc, General Officer Commanding of the 68 Division of the Security Force HQ-Mullaittivu on the eve of his retirement from the Army upon completion of more than three decades of unblemished service. The outgoing Senior Officer at the invitation of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, together with his family members arrived at the Commander’s office.
2023-02-22 18:35:51
Three senior executive members of the ‘All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama' (ACJU) organization on Tuesday (21) had a cordial interaction with Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army at the Commander's office and appraised him of the mandate and role of the ACJU. During the cordial meeting, they handed over a booklet they recently released, ‘Century of Service’ on account of the ACJU's centenary to the Army Chief and explained how the ACJU remains committed for promotion of ethnic harmony, co-existence and reconciliation. At the same time, they symbolized the ACJU's goodwill by presenting a Sinhala copy of the Holy Quran to the Commander of the Army.
2023-02-19 17:55:34
The National Cadets Corps (NCC) received Presidential Colours and Regiment Colours from His Excellency, the President Ranil Wickremesinghe during a colourful ceremony at the NCC Training Centre (NCCTC) in Rantembe on Sunday (Feb 19) in the presence of a large gathering of distinguished guests and invitees. Before award of those Colours to the NCC, a ceremonial parade, composed of 23 Officers, 11 Drill Instructors, 10 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers, and 297 Cadets commanded by Colonel Hemantha Dewapura, Trainee Inspector, NCCTC honoured the day's Chief Guest as a formality.
2023-02-19 17:50:34
The 'Janaraja Perahera' of the historic Temple of the Tooth Relic that coincides with the 75th National Independence Ceremony and organized at the request of the government got underway in Kandy on Sunday (19) evening in the presence of a gathering including HE the President and Hon Prime Minister. The procession commenced from the temple's Magul Maduwa premises and wended its way along Dalada Veediya, Yatinuvara Veediya, Kanda Veediya and Raja Veediya before it returned to the same venue. The spectacle that included a large number of caparisoned elephants, dancers, flag holders and whip crackers added glamour and colour to the spectacle. A large crowd watched it.
