2024-03-07 08:37:00
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, addressed the Commanding Officers of all Battalions at the Multifunction Hall of Army Headquarters on 06 March 2024. Commanding Officers who were unable to attend physically participated through the virtual platform.
2024-03-02 16:43:54
The 15th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) is set to embark on their peacekeeping mission under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). They presented a ceremonial salute to Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, at the parade ground of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on Friday (01 March).
2024-02-14 21:26:05
The Directorate of Welfare held a comprehensive programme today (14 Feb) at Army Headquarters to enhance the lives and wellbeing of dedicated soldiers. Under the direction of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, the initiative aimed to provide assistance in the fields of health, medical services and education.
2024-02-08 21:17:26
The Chief of Defence Force of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Lieutenant General Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef, now in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit called on Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army on Thursday (8) afternoon at the Army Headquarters.
2024-02-06 19:42:54
The Insignia Awarding Ceremony of Basic Airborne Course - MNDF 04 was held at the Army Headquarters on 06 February 2024. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army graced the ceremony as the chief guest.
2024-02-04 22:16:37
The 76th National Independence Day of Sri Lanka was celebrated on 04 February 2024, at Galle Face Green in Colombo under the theme 'Hadamu Aluth Ratak' (Let's Build a New Country). The ceremony was presided over by His Excellency the President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accompanied by the Honourable Prime Minister and a distinguished gathering of multi-religious leaders, diplomats, ministers, military officers, civil dignitaries, and invitees.
2024-01-31 20:29:32
The Sri Lanka Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) have made significant advancements in the maintenance and enhancement of the Army's vehicle fleet. In adherence to explicit directives from the Commander of the Army, SLEME recently incorporated ten fully renovated Mitsubishi Lancer CS - 1 as CS II along with Toyota Camry model car into the Army's fleet saving a large sum of foreign exchange for the country. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, this afternoon (31), personally inspected these vehicles at the Army Headquarters premises.
2024-01-25 07:56:25
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, achieved the status of Military Paratrooper on 22 January 2024, through his profound expertise and knowledge in the military parachuting. The Commander's journey to become a Military Paratrooper took place at the Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) in Kudaoya.
2024-01-22 16:13:57
The newly renovated public ground in Galewela was officially handed over to the public in a simple ceremony on 21 January 2024. The event was graced by Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon, Acting Minister of Defence, Hon. Janaka Bandara Thennakon, Member of Parliament Matale District and Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army.
2024-01-20 20:20:11
The Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) held its prestigious 'Colours Night - 2024' ceremony at the Panagoda Army Gymnasium on Friday (19 January 2024). The event, graced by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest, aimed to recognize and commend the exceptional achievements of SLE sportsmen in various sports events.
