Although I live in Australia, away from my motherland, I thought of writing this note in appreciation of my brother Major General Kumudu Perera RWP RSP VSV USP NDU who retires as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) having rendered a loyal and brave service to the country for 35 years and seven months.
‘Remembrance Day’ and Poppy ceremony, staged every year by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA), got underway at Viharamaha Devi Park, Colombo 7 this morning (11). Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker of the Parliament took part in the commemorative ceremony as.....
A series of commemorative events on Monday (7) and Tuesday (8) marked the 25th death anniversary of legendary War Hero, Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa of the Sri Lanka Army, who fell victim to an LTTE landmine on 8th Aug 1992 at Araly Point, Kayts, together with several other brave Officers and soldiers.
The 25th death anniversary of Late Major General Vijaya Wimalarathne, one of the finest war veterans ever produced by the Gajaba Regiment (GR) of the Sri Lanka Army in contemporary times was held on Sunday (6) at the Gajaba Regiment Headquarters at Saliyapura, Anuradhapura.
One of the Army’s yesteryear shining stars in the field of athletics, now a retiree, Deshabandu Lieutenant Colonel W Wimaladasa (Retd) at Andiyadeniya, Allawwa was delighted to accept the keys to his........
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Gemunu Watch Ex-Servicemen’s Regimental Association (GWESRA) was held on Sunday (26) at the Gemunu Watch (GW) Regimental Centre in Kuruvita with the participation of a large number of members of the Association.
The ceremonial opening of the refurbished Home for Tri-service Veterans at Bolagala, Katana and its new extended facility buildings in the same premises took place this morning (20) during a brief ceremony, headed by Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army.........
The military funeral of Brigadier K.J.N Senaweera (Rtd) RSP USP Ldmc, who had served the country for more than 30 years, took place Wednesday (4) evening at Borella General Cemetery....
Brigadier (Retd) K.J.N Senaweera RSP USP Ldmc passed away on Sunday (1) after a long illness.He joined the Sri Lanka Army on 01 May 1974 as an Officer Cadet and was later commissioned to the Regiment of Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC).
Major General Ubaya Medawela, Chief of Staff representing the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva this afternoon (11) as a special invitee attended the British High Commission - organized ‘Remembrance Commemoration’ at.....
