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  • 33RD COMMEMORATION OF LATE LIEUTENANT GENERAL DENZIL KOBBEKADUWA

    08th August 2025 00:00:00 Hours

    The 33rd Commemoration of the late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa was held on 8 August 2025 at the Denzil Kobbekaduwa Memorial Statue in Anuradhapura. The event was graced by the Director General General Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, Major General P R Pathiravithana USAWC psc, as the Chief Guest. Madam Lali Kobbekaduwa, together with members of the Kobbekaduwa family, attended as special invitees. Council Members, Senior Officers, Commanding Officers, and other SLAC officers were also present, alongside invitees from the Police, Sister Services, and other military establishments in the Anuradhapura area.

  • COLONEL COMMANDANT'S MAIDEN OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE ARMOURED BRIGADE AND 1 SLAC

    17th July 2025 16:14:48 Hours

    The Director General General Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, Major General P R Pathiravithana USAWC psc, undertook his maiden official visit to the Armoured Brigade and 1 SLAC on 17 July 2025.

  • MAJOR GENERAL PR PATHIRAVITHANA USAWC psc ASSUMES DUTIES AS THE 16TH COLONEL COMMANDANT OF SLAC

    20th June 2025 08:53:11 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Armoured Corps proudly welcomed Major General P R Pathiravithana USAWC psc as the 16th Colonel Commandant of the Regiment on 20 June 2025.

  • FAREWELL TO THE 15TH COLONEL COMMANDANT

    12th June 2025 23:04:07 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Armoured Corps bid a glamorous farewell to its 15th Colonel Commandant, Major General M S Devapriya USP ndc, on 12 June 2025, marking the end of an exceptional chapter in the Corps' proud history.

  • SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORPS CYCLE TOUR 2025

    24th May 2025 15:17:34 Hours

    In a spirited display of unity, fitness, and camaraderie, the cyclists of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps embarked on an exhilarating cycle tour on Sunday, 24 May 2025. The journey commenced from Boralesgamuwa and concluded at RHQ SLAOC, Dombagoda, bringing together officers, families, and friends for a memorable ride through scenic routes. The event was more than just a physical challenge — it was a celebration of regimental pride and togetherness

  • UNITY IN DIVERSITY: SANNADDA BAK MAHA ULELA - 2025' HELD AT HOME OF ARMOUR

    10th April 2025 16:45:55 Hours

    The rhythmic beats of rabana, the scent of sweet kiribath, and the sounds of laughter echoed through the grounds of Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps as cavalrymen, and their families came together to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year - Bak Maha Ulela 2025 in true regimental style on 10 April 2025.

  • SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORPS CELEBRATES 69 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

    15th December 2024 11:11:03 Hours

    Sri Lanka Armoured Corps proudly celebrated its 69th Anniversary on 15 December 2024 at the Rock House Camp with the presence of Mrs. Lali Kobbekaduwa, Retired & Serving Cavalry members. Major General M S Devapriya USP ndc, Quarter Master General, Army Headquarters, and Colonel Commandant SLAC, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

  • ALL-NIGHT PIRITH CHANTING FOR 69TH CORPS DAY ANNIVERSARY OF SLAC

    06th December 2024 19:56:51 Hours

    An all-night ‘Pirith’ chanting, on the celebration of forthcoming 69th Corps Day Anniversary on 15 December 2024, got underway on 06 December 2024 evening at the Home of Armour. Major General M S Devapriya USP ndc, Quarter Master General, Army Headquarters and the Colonel Commandant - SLAC, together with Mrs. Dulashi Meepagala, the President, Armour Ladies Club, Commander Armoured Brigade, Centre Commandant SLAC, Senior Officers, Spouses, Other Ranks, Retired Officers, Mrs. Lali Kobbekaduwa & several family members of fallen War Heroes.

  • CELEBRATING THE 69TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MULTI- RELIGIOUS BLESSINGS

    05th December 2024 20:00:18 Hours

    In line with the 69th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, Multi- Religious Blessings Ceremony was held at the Home of Armour on 05 December 2024 with the presence of Quarter Master General, Army Headquarters and the Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, Major General M S Devapriya USP ndc together with Commander Armoured Brigade, Centre Commandant, Senior Officers/Officers and Other Ranks.

  • INAUGURAL OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE QUARTER MASTER GENERAL, ARMY HEADQUARTERS & THE COLONEL COMMANDANT OF SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORPS TO THE ARMORED CORPS TRAINING CENTRE

    30th November 2024 22:29:15 Hours

    Major General M S Devapriya USP ndc, the 15th Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, made his inaugural visit to the Armoured Corps Training Centre on 30 November 2024.