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  • Nation Bids Farewell to Fearless Two Sri Lankan Peacekeepers

    2019-02-07 16:08:32

    Nation Bids Farewell to Fearless Two Sri Lankan Peacekeepers

    The Nation as dusk fell on Thursday (7) evening bade farewell to two fearless Sri Lankan sons of the soil who at the risk of their precious lives braved to perform their overseas duties for world peace as UN peacekeepers in Mali. Amidst full military honours and a sea of mourners, including the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake and....

  • MINUSMA Force Commander Speaks High of SL Peacekeepers’ Discipline, Training & Confidence

    2019-02-05 19:35:06

    MINUSMA Force Commander Speaks High of SL Peacekeepers’ Discipline, Training & Confidence

    Mali-based Lieutenant General Dennis Gyllensporre, Force Commander of the UN Peacekeeping Mission, MINUSMA, who accompanied the remains of two late Sri Lankan Peacekeepers to Sri Lanka called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake this morning (5) at the Army Headquarters.

  • Thematic 'Ekata Sitimu' Determination Reflects Commitment to March Forward on 71st National Independence Day

    2019-02-04 12:39:12

    Thematic 'Ekata Sitimu' Determination Reflects Commitment to March Forward on 71st National Independence Day

    Themed on 'Ekata Sitimu' (Let's be Together), Mother Sri Lanka this morning (4) marked her 71st National Independence Day during a customary, yet a dignified ceremony at Galle Face Green where HE the President Maithripala Sirisena underlined the importance of creating a country free from corruption, wastage, nepotism, bribes, etc and targeting sustainable development and prosperity for all Sri Lankans.

  • Commander, Chief Guest at Embilipitiya Sports Meet

    2019-02-02 22:10:08

    Commander, Chief Guest at Embilipitiya Sports Meet

    The ceremonial opening of a new building, erected by Army Engineers, Presentation of Colours and Inauguration of the annual Sports Meet at Embilipitiya Bodhiraja International School took place on Friday (1) with the participation of Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake as the Chief Guest at the invitation of Ven Dr Omalpe Sobhitha Thero, Managing Director of Sri Bodhiraja Foundation in Embilipitiya.

  • UN Resident Coordinator Extends Condolences Meeting Commander

    2019-01-28 19:16:06

    UN Resident Coordinator Extends Condolences Meeting Commander

    Ms. Hanaa Singer, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Sri Lanka, the designated representative of the UN Secretary General called on Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army this afternoon (28) at the Army Headquarters to extend her deepest sympathies and condolences on the tragic deaths of two Sri Lankan Peacekeepers in the Mali contingent (MINUSMA) a few days ago.

  • MIC 26th Anniversary Day Reveres Memory of Fallen War Heroes

    2019-01-26 10:48:23

    MIC 26th Anniversary Day Reveres Memory of Fallen War Heroes

    The 26th anniversary commemoration of the Military Intelligence Corps (MIC) that got underway at the MIC Headquarters at Karandeniya, Ambalangoda this evening (25) gave the pride of place for remembrance of their fallen War Heroes in a solemn and dignified ceremony, headed by Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest for the day's itinerary.

  • Inter Regiment Tennis Championship Gives Win to VIR & SLEME Players

    2019-01-23 21:12:47

    Inter Regiment Tennis Championship Gives Win to VIR & SLEME Players

    The Army’s Inter Regiment Tennis Championship - 2018, competed by 12 Regiments of the Army drew to a close on Tuesday (22) at the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) Tennis Court in Welikanda in the presence of Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest.

  • ‘National Drug Eradication Week’ & Release of Army-Held Lands Launched

    2019-01-21 20:38:33

    ‘National Drug Eradication Week’ & Release of Army-Held Lands Launched

    HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, launching multifarious projects in Mullaittivu and Kilinochchi Districts this morning (21) declared the commencement of the Drug Eradication Week in National School, to be actively supported by Army personnel by way of distribution of literature and delivery of instructional assistance as agreed between the Army and authorities of the Presidential Task Force on Drug Prevention and Ministry of Education. The main event got underway at Vidyananda Vidyalaya in Mullaittivu.

  • Elite 3 Special Force Research Team Contributes to National Economy Producing Own MRE Ration Pack in Sri Lanka

    2019-01-18 22:22:00

    Elite 3 Special Force Research Team Contributes to National Economy Producing Own MRE Ration Pack in Sri Lanka

    Battle-skilled troops of the 3 Special Forces (SF) of the Special Forces Brigade adding a landmark breakthrough in their field of researches in close collaboration with the Research Analysis Projection & Development Branch, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock ceremonially commenced the production of the soldier’s Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) ration pack locally at the Kandakadu Army farm in Welikanda this evening (18) in the presence of its conceptual architect, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army.

  • Army to Support Full-Pledged Awareness Project on Dangerous Drugs Thru Island-wide Schools

    2019-01-14 22:00:21

    Army to Support Full-Pledged Awareness Project on Dangerous Drugs Thru Island-wide Schools

    Presidential Task Force on Drug Prevention considering the Sri Lanka Army as the best messenger for prevention and eradication of dangerous drugs, now a national priority, seeks the Army assistance to spearhead a full-pledged propaganda ‘war’ against drugs....