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  • Sound Army Relations between Russia - Sri Lanka Open up Landmark Training Slots for Armed Forces

    2019-08-10 12:21:22

    Sound Army Relations between Russia - Sri Lanka Open up Landmark Training Slots for Armed Forces

    The sound bilateral military cooperation that prevails between the Sri Lanka Army and its Russian counterparts became distinctively evident during the most recent three-day long (August 3 - 5) visit of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake to Russia after an invitation was extended by the Russian Ministry of Defence.

  • Ordnance Corps Sports Achievers Awarded in Colourful ‘Colours Night’

    2019-08-09 13:06:44

    Ordnance Corps Sports Achievers Awarded in Colourful ‘Colours Night’

    The glittering ‘Colours Night - 2019’ of the Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps (SLAOC), in which the sports fraternity of the SLAOC was recognized and awarded got underway at the Colombo Bishop College auditorium on Thursday (8) evening before a packed audience, headed by Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army, the Chief Guest for the occasion.

  • 3 SF Regiment Adds New Wings & Concept for ‘Strategic Corporal’ Bears Fruits

    2019-08-07 18:18:14

    3 SF Regiment Adds New Wings & Concept for ‘Strategic Corporal’ Bears Fruits

    The 23-year old 3 Special Forces (SF) Regiment, headquartered in Vavuniya added new feathers this morning (7) and turned more professionally-qualified when it got equipped with a Capacity Enhancement Training Facility Complex with a new museum of the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols (LRRP) operations, modern lecture hall with synchronized building and the first-ever underground firing range, supplemented with ballistic accessories.

  • New Air Force Chief Warmly Welcomed at Army HQ amid Military Honours

    2019-08-01 18:11:18

    New Air Force Chief Warmly Welcomed at Army HQ amid Military Honours

    Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force making his first formal visit to the Army Headquarters upon his assumption of office, had a cordial interaction with his counterpart in the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake this morning (01) at the Army Headquarters.

  • Other Ranks Arriving in Colombo for Medical Grounds or Otherwise Provided with Accommodation Bonanza

    2019-07-31 18:19:05

    Other Ranks Arriving in Colombo for Medical Grounds or Otherwise Provided with Accommodation Bonanza

    On a conceptual notion suggested by Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army, Other Ranks and their family members arriving in Colombo for medical purposes or otherwise can now make use of two completely-converted, renovated and well-equipped spacious holiday quarters in the Manning town Army Residential Complex...

  • Army-Supplied 'Coppara' to Illuminate 'Sri Dalada Perhera' for 5th Consecutive Year

    2019-07-29 20:44:27

    Army-Supplied 'Coppara' to Illuminate 'Sri Dalada Perhera' for 5th Consecutive Year

    Paying obeisance to the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of Tooth) in Kandy and the conduct of the forthcoming annual Sri Dalada Perahera festival in a few days, Sri Lanka Army’s Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) troops for the 5th consecutive year donated more than five tons of dried coconut (Coppara) for illumination of the Perahera (pageant) this morning (29) while adhering to age-old traditions of ancient royalties.

  • ‘Angampora’ Martial Art Gains Ground in Kilinochchi Establishing its Own Typical Village

    2019-07-27 07:43:22

    ‘Angampora’ Martial Art Gains Ground in Kilinochchi Establishing its Own Typical Village

    The Sri Lanka Army lending its legendary know-how and the knack for continued revival of indigenous Sri Lankan Martial Art, ‘Angampora’ which boasts a history of more than 5000 years took one more leap forward on Friday (26) and established Sri Lanka's state-of-the-art ‘Angampora’ village near the....

  • SLIM Experts Invite Commander for the Annual ‘IGNITE 2020’

    2019-07-26 14:55:04

    SLIM Experts Invite Commander for the Annual ‘IGNITE 2020’

    ‘What does the economy have to do with National Security’, ‘What undermined our National Security’ and ‘How we can secure our future’ were among the most central thematic topics that were touched upon by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake this morning (26) at the BMICH when he was invited....

  • War Heroes Recuperating in Wellness Resorts Taken on Pilgrimage to Kataragama

    2019-07-25 15:32:10

    War Heroes Recuperating in Wellness Resorts Taken on Pilgrimage to Kataragama

    Enabling a total of 129 War Heroes under rehabilitation and recuperation to receive a deserving respite from their day's routine agenda, they all were taken on a pilgrimage to Kataragama during 23-25 July on an initiative taken by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake after all arrangements to that effect....

  • 'Sathviru Abhiman' Distributes Mega Welfare Benefits Among Tri Service War Heroes, Families & Their Children

    2019-07-23 07:54:00

    'Sathviru Abhiman' Distributes Mega Welfare Benefits Among Tri Service War Heroes, Families & Their Children

    Ministry of Defence-initiated 'Sathviru Abhiman', an appreciative tribute to family members of War Heroes who sacrificed their lives for defence of the country, those War Heroes who lost their legs and limbs and those who are still serving to usher in a country with peace and reconciliation got underway at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium,