2022-03-12 15:16:38
Technically and professionally-qualified Sri Lanka Army troops on a Presidential directive given to the Army Chief rose to the challenge of putting up an alternative temporary bridge, instead of the collapsed one between the Matara Pigeon Island and the mainland in less than a week, and vested it in the members of the Maha Sangha and the public this morning (12) during a brief ceremony, held at the 'Uposhithagaraya' and temple premises of the Shymopali Maha Vihara Vanshika Sri Rohana Chapter of the Maha Sangha Sabha.
2022-03-12 06:08:28
The best of the best in the field of Army Gymnastics - 2021 were recognized and awarded this afternoon (10) at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo during an elaborate and attractive ceremony, graced by General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army who is also the Chairman, National Sports Selection Committee (NSSC) as the Chief Guest...
2022-03-06 13:57:00
Hours before placement of 'Atavisi' Buddha statues around the 'Salapatalamaluwa' at ‘Sanda Hiru Seya', HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, together, with the First Lady and Security Chiefs visited the sacred Stupa, dedicated to the memory of fallen War Heroes and paid his obeisance to the Dagoba at Anuradhapura on Saturday (5) morning.
2022-03-04 08:30:01
The archaeologically-rich 2nd Century BC Balangoda Pooragala Raja Maha Vihara alias Kuragala Cave monastery, which remained dilapidated and encroached by various interested elements for a long time, is now fast reaching its ancient glory with a total facelift and a complete renovation as a Buddhist place of reconciliation and harmony, and is geared to hold this year's National Vesak Festival in the premises as per directions of HE the President and Hon Prime Minister who is also the Minister of Buddha Sasana.
2022-02-26 22:05:33
The Ambassador of China in Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva, Embassy officials and representatives of Sri Lanka-China Buddhist Friendship Association and a gathering of invitees this morning (26) joined a Buddhist religious programme to chant ‘Seth Pirith’ concurrently at the historic Abhayagiriya Temple....
2022-02-22 08:24:58
The overarching, fruitful and bilaterally central discussions and the successful outcome of cordial interactions that occurred between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army during the three-day (10-12 February) long formal 9th Army to Army Staff Talks (AAST) sessions at the Indian Army’s oldest and outstanding Southern Command Headquarters in Pune were formally conveyed to....
2022-02-19 19:06:52
The latest batch of well-trained 157 Commandos of the Army, specialized in amphibious landings, parachuting or abseiling and exceptionally distinctive in taking unconventional high-value targets as one more elite special operations unit of the Sri Lanka Army was adorned with their prestigious insignia and 'maroon berets' at Uva-Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) premises on Saturday (19) during their ceremonial passing-out parade (PoP), graced by General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest.
2022-02-15 15:30:13
Taking one more leap forward that corresponds with the ‘Sri Lanka Army Way Forward Strategy 2020-2025’ (SLAWFS), conceptualized and being implemented as per guidelines of the Army Chief, the Sri Lanka Army this morning (15) in partnership with the state-owned People's Bank launched its “Viru Abhiman” special concessionary Housing Loan Scheme in order to ensure each soldier in the Army own a decent house before reaching the age of retirement.
2022-02-11 10:00:45
The 'Home' away from 'Sweet Home', the state-of-the art exclusive care centre of exceptional nature, the 'Abhimansala-1", more popularly called the 'wellness centre' of 'Brave Hearts' at Anuradhapura where more than some 50 plus dependent War Heroes are receiving life-time rehabilitation and recuperation, extended a warm welcome to General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army on Thursday (10) when he along with his spouse....
2022-02-04 15:30:52
Friday morning's elegant spectacle, the 74th National Independence Day ceremony of the motherland under the theme, ‘' Abhiyoga Jayagath Asirimath Heta Dinak Sawubhagyamath Mawubimak” (An affluent tomorrow and prosperous motherland with challenges overcome) at Independence Square, headed by HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, along with Hon Prime Minister and a host of distinguished religious, diplomatic, Ministerial, defence, state and civil dignitaries and invitees mirrored the determined commitment of all Sri Lankans...
