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  • 73rd Army Anniversary Remembers Precious Sacrifices of Fallen War Heroes

    2022-10-07 13:14:20

    73rd Army Anniversary Remembers Precious Sacrifices of Fallen War Heroes

    The Sri Lanka Army on the verge of maturing into its 73 years of victorious existence in a couple of days refreshed the memories of invaluable sacrifices of War Heroes in a solemn, yet dignified commemorative ceremony on Thursday (6) afternoon at Battaramulla War Heroes’ Monument (Ranaviru Smarayakaya).

  • Special Mass at All Saints' Church Blesses Army Flags & 73rd Anniversary

    2022-10-04 12:40:00

    Special Mass at All Saints' Church Blesses Army Flags & 73rd Anniversary

    A special Mass at All Saints' Church, Borella on Monday (3) afternoon blessed the forthcoming 73rd Army Anniversary and Army Day (October 10) as part of the multi-religious religious observances, prior to the date of the anniversary commemoration.

  • Thrilling Inter Regiment Practical Rifle and Combat Shooting Meet Draw to a Close

    2022-10-02 11:37:19

    Thrilling Inter Regiment Practical Rifle and Combat Shooting Meet Draw to a Close

    The Inter Regiment Practical Rifle and Combat Shooting Meet-2022, organized by the Army Small Arms Association (ASAA), together with the Marksmanship and Sniper Training School (MSTS) at Diyatalawa, more popularly known as the ‘Home of Snipers’ drew to a close this afternoon (30) where Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army graced as the Chief Guest at the invitation of Major General WTWG Ihalage RWP RSP psc, Chairman, ASAA.

  • 3rd Religious Ceremony at Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa Blesses Army's Forward March

    2022-09-28 18:40:21

    3rd Religious Ceremony at Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa Blesses Army's Forward March

    The third religious ceremony of Buddhist faith in sequence to bless the forthcoming 73rd Army anniversary (October 10) got underway this morning (28) at the most hallowed Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of Tooth) in Kandy where sacred 'Shareerika' relics remain enshrined for veneration.

  • Fluttering & Colourful Army Flags Symbolically Blessed at Sri Maha Bodhi Ahead of 73rd Anniversary & Army Day

    2022-09-26 14:38:19

    Fluttering & Colourful Army Flags Symbolically Blessed at Sri Maha Bodhi Ahead of 73rd Anniversary & Army Day

    The sacred Anuradhapura Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi precincts, sanctified by the planting of the sacred offshoot from India-based Sri Maha Ananda Bodhi which gave shelter to the Buddha during his Enlightenment was swarmed with hundreds of representative Army personnel of all island-wide establishments and formations on Saturday (24) with the objective of invoking symbolic blessings on the forthcoming 73rd Army Anniversary and the Army Day (10 October).

  • Invocation of Religious Blessings on 73rd Army Anniversary Begins at Kataragama

    2022-09-22 14:31:52

    Invocation of Religious Blessings on 73rd Army Anniversary Begins at Kataragama

    The series of blessing ceremonies of all faiths as the precursor to the forthcoming 73rd Army Anniversary and the Army Day (10 October) got to a start on Wednesday (21) at the sacred Kataragama Kirivehera and Devaala compounds with the participation of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest, together with a host of Officers and Other Ranks.

  • Promotions & Cash Incentives Awarded to Army Achievers in International Sports

    2022-09-20 19:31:38

    Promotions & Cash Incentives Awarded to Army Achievers in International Sports

    The Army-groomed sportsmen and sportswomen who shone distinctively in the field of international sports were invited this morning (20) to the Commander’s office at the Army HQ to receive appreciative compliments and cash incentives. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army after meeting those sport stars who brought fame to the country and the Army alike commended their achievements and talked to each one of them in the presence of the Director Sports of the Army.

  • Commander Joins Reaping Ceremony of Golden Harvest Near Army HQ

    2022-09-16 18:16:09

    Commander Joins Reaping Ceremony of Golden Harvest Near Army HQ

    The auspicious harvesting of paddy, sown in a stretch of 12 acres of fields near the Sri Jayawardenepura Army Headquarters occurred this morning (16) during a ceremony, where the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, graced as the Chief Guest for the ‘Ran Aswanu Neleeme Mangallaya’.

  • First Group of Army-produced Women De-miners Ready to Accept Overseas Responsibilities

    2022-09-08 19:46:34

    First Group of Army-produced Women De-miners Ready to Accept Overseas Responsibilities

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army adding a special chapter to the reputed de-mining assignments of the Army this morning (8) awarded Certificates of Proficiency to the first group of 54 Army-trained women de-miners, who followed an internationally-acclaimed Humanitarian De-mining Course of high standards after inviting them to the Army Headquarters.

  • Ex-servicemen Gather Together to Mark 78th Anniversary of the SLESA

    2022-09-05 14:15:32

    Ex-servicemen Gather Together to Mark 78th Anniversary of the SLESA

    The 78th Anniversary celebration of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) got underway at Attidiya Eagles' Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall on Sunday (4) The memorable occasion assumed further significance with the participation of Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) as the Chief Guest, together with the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander...