2023-02-19 17:45:59
Giving a further boost to civil-military cooperation projects in the Eastern Province, 5 Sri Lanka Artillery (5 SLA) troops of the 222 Infantry Brigade and the 22 Infantry Division under the Security Force HQ- East (SFHQ - E) enthusiastically coordinated and contributed to a donation of school accessories and essentials to 100 students, learning at Mahawelipura School in Sooriyapura on Tuesday (Feb 14). The 'Blissful Minds' Association through the coordination of the SFHQ - E spent Rs. 2 million for this worthy cause by buying school accessories and essentials for the benefit of students of low-income groups, resident in the area served by the 222 Infantry Brigade. The event was held at School premises after inviting the beneficiaries to the location.
2023-02-16 19:34:35
Troops of the 8 Gemunu Watch (GW) under the 611 Infantry Brigade of the 61 Infantry Division under the Security Force HQ-West coordinated the free distribution of dry rations among 120 low-income group families residing in Kuruwita Divisional Secretariat area in Ratnapura on Tuesday (14 Feb) after inviting those families to the Kuruwita Divisional Secretariat office. The Thalagala Sri Siddhartha Foundation (Sri Lanka), led by Ven Thalagala Sumanarathana Nayaka Thero and the Tan Ngak Buay & Kee Meng Lang Foundation Limited of Singapore provided the sponsorship for the donation. These sponsors expect to distribute 1500 dry ration packs among needy people living in Ratnapura District in the future.
2023-02-11 07:59:28
HE the President Ranil Wickremesinghe along with Hon Prime Minister and a host of distinguished multi religious, diplomatic, ministerial, defence, state and civil dignitaries and invitees at Galle Face esplanade this morning (4 Feb) saluted the motherland during the 75th National Independence Day celebration where the determined commitment of all Sri Lankans to march forward in Sri Lanka's quest for prosperity, peace, reconciliation and long-lasting stability was once again showcased.
2023-02-06 20:38:47
A copy of the ‘Story of the World: Geopolitical Alliances and Rivalries Set in Stone’, authored by Colonel M.B.B.N Herath RSP, Director Media at the Ministry of Defence was presented to Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army this afternoon (6). The author being a schoolmate of the Army Chief at Vijaya College, Matale added a greater significance to this meeting.
2023-02-04 07:08:12
On account of the 75th National Independence Anniversary Day (February 4), His Excellency, the President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces...
2023-02-04 07:07:30
Just promoted 8 Major Generals of the Army Friday afternoon (February 3) who called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage received their...
2023-02-04 06:07:30
On the eve of the 75th National Independence Day anniversary, a total of 53 most Senior Army Officers, 17 most Senior Navy Officers and 7 most Senior Air Force Officers...
2023-02-03 18:20:14
Colonel Ram Chandra Khatry, Defence Attaché, Embassy of Nepal in Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage on Friday (02) at the Army Headquarters. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage...
2023-02-03 18:10:14
The Defence Attaché in the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye (Turkey) in India, accredited to Sri Lanka, Infantry Staff Colonel Servrt Okumus during a visit to Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage...
2023-02-02 10:09:30
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage along with the Chief of Defence Staff, Navy and Air Force Commanders and Senior Officers on Sunday (29 Jan) inspected the rehearsals of the military participation in the forthcoming...