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  • Army Chief Graces the Ceremony at Deegawapiya Pagoda - Ampara

    2024-07-15 15:03:40

    Army Chief Graces the Ceremony at Deegawapiya Pagoda - Ampara

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army and Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU), took center stage at the auspicious ceremony marking the positioning of the Omniscient Relic Casket of Lord Buddha at Deegawapiya Pagoda. This solemn event attended by esteemed dignitaries and devout followers, was profound evidence of Sri Lanka's religious heritage.

  • Army Chief Visits the Regimental Headquarters of the Gemunu Watch

    2024-07-06 11:43:50

    Army Chief Visits the Regimental Headquarters of the Gemunu Watch

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, visited the Regimental Headquarters of the Gemunu Watch (GW) on 05 July 2024.

  • Army Chief Graces Vijaya Poson Gee Saraniya - 2024 at Vijaya College, Matale

    2024-06-23 17:08:41

    Army Chief Graces Vijaya Poson Gee Saraniya - 2024 at Vijaya College, Matale

    The "Vijaya Poson Gee Saraniya" event was held at Vijaya College, Matale, on 22 June 2024, with Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army and an esteemed alumnus of Vijaya College, gracing the occasion as the chief guest.

  • Wishing Wellness and Happiness to All Beings on This Special Poson Full Moon Day

    2024-06-21 00:00:37

    Wishing Wellness and Happiness to All Beings on This Special Poson Full Moon Day

    May the sacred Poson Full Moon Day, which illuminated our path to civilization, continue to strengthen us and bring prosperity to our motherland. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, All Officers, Other Ranks & Civil Staff Share Noble Thoughts on this Special Day.

  • Army Chief Participates in Pattana Dharma Sermon at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya

    2024-06-18 12:49:45

    Army Chief Participates in Pattana Dharma Sermon at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army and Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of Army Seva Vanitha Unit participated in the Pattana Dharma Sermon...

  • Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage Inaugurates New Auditorium at Maduru Oya Army Training School

    2024-06-07 08:12:49

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage Inaugurates New Auditorium at Maduru Oya Army Training School

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, inaugurated the newly constructed auditorium at the Maduru Oya Army Training School (ATS) on 06 June 2024. Brigadier K.T.P Silva RSP ndu psc, Commandant of ATS, warmly welcomed the Army Chief after troops greeted him with a Drive Pass.

  • Army Chief Commends Para Athletes for Exceptional Performances

    2024-05-28 14:09:16

    Army Chief Commends Para Athletes for Exceptional Performances

    Warrant Officer II K.A Samitha Dulan of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police and Staff Sergeant H.G Palitha Bandara of the Sri Lanka National Guard, both distinguished para-athletes, showcased exemplary performances at the Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championship in Japan. In recognition of their achievements, they were invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on 27 May 2024.

  • May All of You Be Well & Happy During Vesak !

    2024-05-23 08:52:48

    May All of You Be Well & Happy During Vesak !

    The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Senior Officers, Officers and All Ranks extend Vesak greetings to all Sri Lankans, wishing them peace, enlightenment, harmony and spiritual renewal on this thrice blessed Vesak Day.

  • 15th National War Heroes' Day Commemoration

    2024-05-20 14:37:21

    15th National War Heroes' Day Commemoration

    The 15th commemoration of National War Heroes’ Day, also known as 'Victory Day,' which pays floral tributes to the bravery of 28,619 fallen War Heroes who liberated the country from LTTE terrorism, was commemorated on 19 May 2024 in a simple yet dignified ceremony at Battaramulla National War Heroes’ Monument. The ceremony was graced by Hon. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene, as the Chief Guest.

  • CES Regimental HQ Opens its New Facility for Warrant Officers & Sergeants

    2024-05-13 19:19:32

    CES Regimental HQ Opens its New Facility for Warrant Officers & Sergeants

    The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, at the invitation of Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Director General of Financial Management and Colonel Commandant of Corps of Engineer Services (CES), graced the opening ceremony of the newly constructed Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess at the Regimental Centre of the Corps of Engineer Services on 13 May 2024 as the Chief Guest.