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  • Sri Lanka Army Celebrates 75 Years of Service

    2024-10-11 05:55:48

    Sri Lanka Army Celebrates 75 Years of Service

    The Sri Lanka Army marked its 75th Anniversary today (10 October) at the Panagoda Army Cantonment. This milestone commemorates its sustained efforts against terrorism, which have brought lasting peace to the nation after more than three decades of conflict. The Army pledged to continue its role as a leading guarantor of national security.

  • Today is 75th Army Anniversary Day

    2024-10-10 00:00:00

    Today is 75th Army Anniversary Day

  • War Heroes' Legacy Remembered in 75th Anniversary Ceremony

    2024-10-08 12:56:27

    War Heroes' Legacy Remembered in 75th Anniversary Ceremony

    As the Sri Lanka Army approaches its 75th anniversary, a dignified ceremony was held on Monday (7) at the Battaramulla War Heroes’ Monument (Ranaviru Smarakaya) to honour the immense sacrifices of fallen War Heroes.

  • Commander of the Army Pays a Formal Courtesy Call on the New President

    2024-10-05 05:07:54

    Commander of the Army Pays a Formal Courtesy Call on the New President

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, paid his first formal courtesy call on His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka and the Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, this afternoon (04 October) at the Presidential Secretariat.

  • Religious Blessings on 75th Army Anniversary & Army Day Begin at Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

    2024-09-27 17:54:26

    Religious Blessings on 75th Army Anniversary & Army Day Begin at Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

    The annual Army flag blessing religious ceremony, the precursor to the forthcoming Army Day (10 October) and its 75th Anniversary celebrations got underway this morning (27) at the most sacred Anuradhapura Jaya...

  • New President in Simple Ceremony Assumes Duties at Presidential Secretariat

    2024-09-23 21:34:19

    New President in Simple Ceremony Assumes Duties at Presidential Secretariat

    The inauguration of HE Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces took place on 23 September 2024 at the Presidential Secretariat.

  • 13th Defence Services Games Begin

    2024-09-13 12:40:09

    13th Defence Services Games Begin

    The opening ceremony of the 13th Defence Services Games took place on 12 September 2024 at the Indoor Stadium, Army Physical Training School, Panagoda, under the patronage of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army and President of the Defence Services Sports Board. Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, Commander of the Navy, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Commander of the Air Force, Vice Presidents of the Defence Services Sports Board also graced the occasion.

  • Army Chief Inaugurates New Welfare Facility Complex at SLAVF

    2024-09-11 23:48:14

    Army Chief Inaugurates New Welfare Facility Complex at SLAVF

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, inaugurated the newly constructed Welfare Facility Complex at the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) Headquarters on 11 September 2024.

  • Army Chief Inaugurates CIMIC Park in Kilinochchi to Support Educational Initiatives

    2024-08-25 19:28:04

    Army Chief Inaugurates CIMIC Park in Kilinochchi to Support Educational Initiatives

    The "CIMIC Park Kilinochchi," an initiative by the 55 Infantry Division, was officially inaugurated on 25 August 2024 by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army together with Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit. This facility was established to address the educational needs of the Kilinochchi community, providing vital resources and support to local students and educational institutions.

  • Army Chief Presents Army-Processed 'Copra' for Dalada Perahera Illuminations

    2024-08-01 16:21:32

    Army Chief Presents Army-Processed 'Copra' for Dalada Perahera Illuminations

    The Sri Lanka Army, continuing its annual tradition, presented sixteen tons of dried coconuts (copra) for the illuminations of the Sri Dalada Perahera on 01 August 2024, marking the eleventh consecutive year. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.