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  • Landmark 1 Corps HQ Turns One Year Old & Prioritizes Award of Schols & Incentives to Kilinochchi Students

    22nd October 2022 10:01:15 Hours

    Landmark 1 Corps HQ Turns One Year Old & Prioritizes Award of Schols & Incentives to Kilinochchi Students

    The exceptionally-skilled 1 Corps of the Sri Lanka Army that unified reserve strike divisions, special operations forces and elements of other Arms marked its first anniversary this morning (21) at a formal ceremony, held at its Kilinochchi Headquarters premises, headed by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army who graced as the Chief Guest at the invitation of the 1 Corps Commander.

  • Army HQ Opens Its State-of-the-Art Library Facility of International Standards

    18th October 2022 09:25:36 Hours

    Army HQ Opens Its State-of-the-Art Library Facility of International Standards

    The Sri Lanka Army Headquarters embodying the core philosophy of learning and sharing of knowledge and expertise supplemented it with a long-felt need of an open-source new Library, equipped with modern advances in technological and software library management during a special ceremony, held this morning (17) at the Army Headquarters.

  • Keterians on their 39th Anniversary Day More Determined to Forge Ahead with Motto ‘Unity is Strength’

    14th October 2022 18:27:45 Hours

    Keterians on their 39th Anniversary Day More Determined to Forge Ahead with Motto ‘Unity is Strength’

    The Sri Lanka Army's one of the most prestigious and battle-hardened entities, the Gajaba Regiment (GR) which marks its 39th anniversary today (14) considers 14th October of every year as the red-letter day aka the memorable GR Regimental Day, a day that brings refreshing memories and connectivity with one another as one bonded family of infantrymen who have joined the saga of unmatched bravery and heroism.

  • 2 SLCMP Inaugurates its New Multi-Facility Complex at Girithale

    14th October 2022 05:47:11 Hours

    2 SLCMP Inaugurates its New Multi-Facility Complex at Girithale

    The 2 Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) HQ at Girithale, responsible for provost duties of Eastern province got further equipped this morning (13) with the opening of its new two-storied Multi-Facility building complex, erected in the premises, a long-felt need of the HQ.

  • 73rd Army Day Celebrated with Pomp and Colourful Pageantry Presenting Honours to Army Chief

    10th October 2022 16:46:01 Hours

    73rd Army Day Celebrated with Pomp and Colourful Pageantry Presenting Honours to Army Chief

    The Sri Lanka Army; the proud “Protector of the State” which led a sustained crusade against ruthless terrorism and brought durable peace to the Nation after more than three decades of human suffering celebrated its 73rd anniversary aka the Army Day on Monday (10 October) with grandeur at Panagoda, assuring that it would continue to be the leading gurantor of national security.

  • 'Prime Responsibility Should be to Protect National Security, Constitution & Democracy'-Army Chief in Army Day Message

    10th October 2022 00:09:11 Hours

    'Prime Responsibility Should be to Protect National Security, Constitution & Democracy'-Army Chief in Army Day Message

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyange, Commander of the Army in his Army Day Message (October 10) aka 73rd Anniversary Day says the prime responsibility of the Sri Lanka Army is to identify the threats to national security and protect the Constitution and democracy in the country and our unity as one would help to overcome any challenge that may pose in the future. " I encourage you to avoid procrastination and discharge your duties effectively to reach the goals of the organization and serve the best interests of the Nation, " Here follows the full text of his message;

  • All-Night ‘Pirith’ Chanting & Alms-Giving Invoke Spiritual Blessings on the Army Anniversary

    08th October 2022 15:36:58 Hours

    All-Night ‘Pirith’ Chanting & Alms-Giving Invoke Spiritual Blessings on the Army Anniversary

    The customary all-night ‘Pirith’ chanting, the final religious segment, the forerunner to the 73rd Army Anniversary and Army Day (10 October) commenced Friday (7) evening at the Sri Jayawardenepura Army Headquarters with the participation of prominent Buddhist monks. Friday’s final segment of a series of multi religious arrangements that invoked spiritual blessings on the forward-march of the country’s most sought service provider, the Army was attended by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army as the lay Chief Guest...

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

    07th October 2022 13:14:20 Hours

    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

    04th October 2022 12:40:00 Hours

    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

    02nd October 2022 11:37:19 Hours

    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.