21st December 2017 09:50:26 Hours
Chief of Staff of the Army, Major General U A B Medawela RSP VSV USP ndu psc assumed duties as the Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Armoured Corps amidst religious blessings at the Regimental Centre today, 11 November 2016.Commencing the days programme newly appointed Colonel Commandant was warmly welcomed by the Lieutenant Colonel R R M P N B Bambaradeniya RWP RSP USP psc, Commanding Officer of 1st Reconnaissance Regiment at the entrance to the Home of Armour.Having honoured with the Guard Turnout presented by troops of 1st Reconnaissance Regiment, Major General Ubaya Medawela officially assumed duties as the Colonel Commandant with the presence of Brigadier Duminda Gamage psc, Centre Commandant and Brigadier Prathap Tillekerathna RWP RSP USP psc, Commander Armoured Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Sumith Meepagala, Deputy Centre Commandant and the Regimental Adjutant Major Suranga Witharana psc.Subsequently, charming and elegant parade commanded by Lieutenant Colonel T A M K de Silva RSP USP psc, Commanding Officer of 5th Reconnaissance Regiment was accorded to the new Colonel Commandant at the Mahapola Ground in front of a cheerful gathering.
21st December 2017 09:50:26 Hours
Major General Ubaya Medawela, Chief of Staff of the Army and Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps retired from the Army on 2nd December 2016 after serving for more the 35 years. A charm ceremony was held at the Rock House Camp premises on 2nd December 2016 bidding farewell to senior cavalrymen in respect of his invaluable service to the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps and to the Sri Lanka Army.
21st December 2017 09:50:26 Hours
21st December 2017 09:50:26 Hours
21st December 2017 09:50:26 Hours
21st December 2017 09:50:26 Hours
21st December 2017 09:50:26 Hours
21st December 2017 09:50:26 Hours
Cavalry family celebrated traditional Sinhala Tamil New Year with Sannaddha Bak Maha Ulela 2017 at Rock House Camp, Modara on 18th April 2017 in grandeurs manner. The Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps Major General S D T Liyanage WWV RWP ndc psc graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
There were array of traditional games and entertainments to provide joy and promote the unity amongst the Cavalry Family which is the hallmark of New Year. The event was organized by the staff of Armoured Brigade, Regimental Centre, 1 SLAC and members of Armour Ladies Club.
21st December 2017 09:50:26 Hours
Troopers once again called for service of the Nation and involved in several rescue and relief operations in areas inundated due to heavy showers in past few days. SLAC troops operated in affected areas in combination with other Regiments of the Army, Sister Services as well as in coordination with Disaster Management Centers. Amphibious capabilities of the BTRs and WMZs were putting to optimum use when rescuing the victims and distributing of foods and other relief items to stranded civilians mainly in districts of Rathnapura, Mathara, Galle and Kaluthara.
21st December 2017 09:50:26 Hours
Sri Lankan Motor Racing fans were officially announced about Cavalry Supercross 2017 which is one of the most adventurous and thrilling events of Motor Racing Calendar. Official Media Briefing was held at Cavalry Officersâ Mess with the participation of Sponsors and members of both electronic and print media.Cavalry Supercrossis scheduled to be held on 2nd July 2017 as its 7th edition at the breathtaking racing track located in Pangolla, Kurunegala.Event is organized by Sri Lanka Armoured Corps in association with Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders.
