2024-10-11 05:55:48
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.
2024-10-10 00:00:00
2024-10-08 12:56:27
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.
2024-10-05 05:07:54
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.
2024-09-27 17:54:26
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...
2024-09-23 21:34:19
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.
2024-09-13 12:40:09
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.
2024-09-11 23:48:14
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.
2024-08-25 19:28:04
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.
2024-08-01 16:21:32
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.