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  • Army War Veterans Rewarded with Gallantry Medals

    2016-11-03 23:51:32

    Army War Veterans Rewarded with Gallantry Medals

    The investiture of Rana Wickrama Padakkama (RWP) and Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP) gallantry medals for another section of Army War Heroes who selflessly contributed to the durable peace in Sri Lanka before May 2009, took place this evening (03) during a simple ceremony at the Army Cantonment, Panagoda attended by the Commander of the Army........

  • President, Chief Guest at KDU Convocation

    2016-11-03 12:03:09

    President, Chief Guest at KDU Convocation

    The 26th General Convocation of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) Wednesday (02). HE the President Maithripala Sirisena attended.....

  • Most Sought Service Provider Vests 100 New Houses in Displaced Jaffna People

    2016-10-31 21:47:18

    Most Sought Service Provider Vests 100 New Houses in Displaced Jaffna People

    The phenomenally unique symbol of tripartite combination of Army troops, ex-LTTE combatants and beneficiaries that erected 100 new houses within an incredible space of 4 months in Keeramalai, Jaffna for displaced families, was vested in 100 recipients this afternoon (31) during a culturally elegant ceremony, headed by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, Chief Guest.

  • Army Mine Detection Dog & Its Handler Awarded Accolades in Washington

    2016-10-31 16:52:45

    Army Mine Detection Dog & Its Handler Awarded Accolades in Washington

    Sri Lanka Army’s Mine-Detection Team, the dog ‘Alvin’ and its handler, Lance Corporal G.N.W.M Nawarathne of 7 Field Engineer Regiment, Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) during the ‘Clearing the Path’ Gala ceremony, organized in.....

  • Army-Built Elephant Pass New Railway Station Opened to the Public

    2016-10-28 21:45:20

    Army-Built Elephant Pass New Railway Station Opened to the Public

    Elephant Pass along the A 9 Jaffna - Kandy main road came in further handy on Friday (28) when the tiny town got the new Elephant Pass Railway Station, thanks to the monetary contributions, donated by the entire community.....

  • Acts of Bravery Rewarded with Gallantry Medals in Glittering Ceremony

    2016-10-27 21:51:59

    Acts of Bravery Rewarded with Gallantry Medals in Glittering Ceremony

    The investiture of Parama Weera Vibushanaya (PWV), Weerodara Vibushanaya (WV), Weera Wickrama Vibushanaya (WWV), Rana Wickrama Padakkama (RWP) and Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP) gallantry medals on a remaining segment of tri-service War Heroes who selflessly contributed to the durable peace in Sri Lanka before May 2009, took place this afternoon (27)....

  • Meeriyabedda Victims Enter Army-built New Houses

    2016-10-27 09:55:49

    Meeriyabedda Victims Enter Army-built New Houses

    Sri Lanka Army-constructed 75 new houses in Makaldeniya, close to Diyaluma in Koslanda Divisional Secretariat area for the displaced in the Meeriyabedda landslide tragedy were vested in the recipients as a gift, prior to the forthcoming ‘Deepavali’ festival (Oct 29) during a recent ceremony, attended by a host of Ministers, State Officials, recipients and civilians.

  • Army’s Contribution to ‘Wanaropa’ National Tree Planting Begins from Panagoda

    2016-10-21 14:00:41

    Army’s Contribution to ‘Wanaropa’ National Tree Planting Begins from Panagoda

    ‘Ranaviru Haritha Arana,’ the exclusively designed tree-planting project for tri-service and Police personnel under the ongoing National Tree Planting Campaign, ‘Wanaropa’, introduced by HE the President, received an impressive stimulus when the Sri Lanka Army this morning (21) launched its contribution by.....

  • Wedding Bells Ring for Three More Disabled War Heroes

    2016-10-20 19:47:36

    Wedding Bells Ring for Three More Disabled War Heroes

    Three more differently able War Heroes of Gajaba Regiment (GR) and Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR), resident at Ragama Ranaviru Sevana Rehabilitation Centre entered the wedded bliss this morning (20) during a grand joint wedding reception, organized by Gampaha ‘Siyanaewe Api’ organization for the 5th consecutive year as a symbol of recognition of their services to the Nation.

  • ‘Poppy Day’ Remembrance Begins

    2016-10-19 20:04:48

    ‘Poppy Day’ Remembrance Begins

    Precursor to the forthcoming World Poppy Day that recollects memories of world-wide fallen War Heroes, the Sri Lanka Ex- Servicemen’s Association, the prime mover behind commemorative arrangements inaugurated the project this afternoon (19) by pinning the first Poppy flower....