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  • Another Army Contingent Amid Best Wishes Off to Mali

    24th May 2022 09:56:25 Hours

    Another Army Contingent Amid Best Wishes Off to Mali

    One more contingent of 100 well-trained, meticulously-prepared and professionally-trained Army personnel in the Combat Convoy Company (CCC), designed to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left for Mali this evening (23) as the first group of the contingent of 243 troops, set to leave in stages.

  • Formal Culmination of State Vesak Commemoration Marked at Kuragala with Colourful Religious Performances

    23rd May 2022 11:00:56 Hours

    Formal Culmination of State Vesak Commemoration Marked at Kuragala with Colourful Religious Performances

    The formal culmination of the week-long State Vesak Festival at Army-revived, built and completely renovated ancient Kuragala cave temple complex, known as Kuragala Rajamaha Viharaya took place during this weekend (21-22 May) in the presence of a gathering of Buddhist monks and General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army...

  • Nation Honours Those Deserving to be Honoured at War Heroes' Monument on 13th Anniversary Day

    19th May 2022 10:01:25 Hours

    Nation Honours Those Deserving to be Honoured at War Heroes' Monument on 13th Anniversary Day

    UNDYING memories and gallantry of heroic War Heroes who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the motherland were revered, admired and honoured once again this morning (19) in a simple state ceremony at Sri Jayawardenepura War Heroes’ Monument (Ranaviru Smarakaya) during a solemn ceremony, dignified by the presence of HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.....

  • Heroism of War Heroes in ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’ Lauded & Admired on National War Heroes’ Day

    18th May 2022 18:04:05 Hours

    Heroism of War Heroes in ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’ Lauded & Admired on National War Heroes’ Day

    Symbolizing the importance and the prominence, being attached to the heroic War Heroes who remain incapacitated due to serious injuries sustained in the defence of the motherland, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, together with his spouse on the ‘Victory Day’ (May 18) aka National War Heroes Day called at the ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’....

  • 'Let Blessings of Meritorious Acts Help Overcome All Economic Constraints' - Army Chief at Kuragala

    15th May 2022 13:37:22 Hours

    'Let Blessings of Meritorious Acts Help Overcome All Economic Constraints' - Army Chief at Kuragala

    The oldest cave temple complex in the Sabaragamuwa Province, Kuragala, the ancient Buddhist monastery, known as Kuragala Rajamaha Viharaya, which has a proud history of over 2300 years, turned a new lease of life on this Thrice Blessed Day...

  • 4th CCC Contingent for Mali Ready for Departure

    04th May 2022 15:26:57 Hours

    4th CCC Contingent for Mali Ready for Departure

    A neatly-organized military ceremony at the Gemunu Watch (GW) Regimental Headquarters at Kuruwita, Ratnapura this morning (4) laid a red carpet welcome to the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva when he arrived there as the Chief Guest to receive the formal salute of the 4th contingent of 243 Army personnel, set to leave to serve in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).

  • Muslim Members in the Army Join ‘Iftar’ Ritual at Army Headquarters with Commander

    30th April 2022 10:15:43 Hours

    Muslim Members in the Army Join ‘Iftar’ Ritual at Army Headquarters with Commander

    A gathering of Officers and Other Ranks of Islamic faith at the Army Headquarters Friday (29) evening sat together with their head of the organization, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army in order to perform the ‘Iftar’ ritual, the breaking of fast at sunset. Organized by the Army Muslims' Association, the performance of the ritual ‘Iftar’ symbolized the degree of reconciliation and the goodwill as well as....

  • CDS Joins ANZAC Day 107th War Hero Remembrance at ‘Australia House’

    25th April 2022 15:15:55 Hours

    CDS Joins ANZAC Day 107th War Hero Remembrance at ‘Australia House’

    Not forgetful of the century-long cherished memories, invaluable dedication and selfless sacrifices of gallant War Heroes of the Allied Forces, led by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), composed of members of the Ceylon Planters’ Rifle Corps, the commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the ANZAC Day took place early this morning (25) at the ‘Australia House’ during a ‘Dawn Service,’ held with the participation of High Commissioners, Ambassadors, diplomats, distinguished invitees and Defence Attaches of Sri Lanka-based embassies.

  • “Army Doesn’t Mean Harm to Peaceful Civilians, Neither Does It Hatch ‘Secret’ Agendas as Alleged” – Army Chief Tells AHQ Staff on First Working Day

    18th April 2022 16:43:08 Hours

    “Army Doesn’t Mean Harm to Peaceful Civilians, Neither Does It Hatch ‘Secret’ Agendas as Alleged” – Army Chief Tells AHQ Staff on First Working Day

    The Army Headquarters at Sri Jayawardenepura this morning (18) greeted the first working day of the New Year as usual on a low-profile while organizing the customary tea table and other formalities with the participation of General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest of the occasion.

  • " No One Can Belittle or Forget Your Invaluable Sacrifices," Says Army Chief Interacting with War Heroes at 'Abhimansala'

    13th April 2022 19:47:19 Hours

    Not at all forgetful of gallantry, bravery and supreme sacrifices they made in the battlefield and how they battled against the enemy at the risk of their own lives, legs and limbs with the sole objective of safeguarding democracy and the freedom we enjoy today, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, hours before the dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year on April 13 afternoon visited the ‘Abhimansala' (wellness resort) where a group of severely wounded and permanently incurable dependent War Heroes...