20th April 2020 08:22:04 Hours
Distribution of gifts for civilian staff has been a longstanding practice of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps during Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival. This year SLAC organised a programme to assist civil staff with dry ration packs to ease off the burden of Corona outbreak.
07th April 2020 15:08:42 Hours
On the direction of Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army and close supervision of Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage, Chief of Staff of the Army and Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, the troops of Armoured Brigade have taken the task to manufacture the Automatic Operating Decontamination Chamber and 44 nos of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits officially handed over to the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital at Colombo South on today morning (7th April). The immense humanitarian assistance was provided in response to a request of Dr. Asela Gunawardana, Director - Kalubowila Teaching Hospital for the self preservation and individual sanitization of hospital staff against affecting the COVID - 19 virus. This is a first ever decontamination chamber that had been produced by the Sri Lanka Army with fully technical support and advice of Lieutenant SR Yapa SLAC, Captain Thilina Gunasena SLEME and technical team of the Armoured Brigade.
06th February 2020 12:24:52 Hours
General of the Army Oleg Salyukov, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Land Forces visited Regimental Headquarter Sri Lanka Armoured Corps on 05 February 2020. On his arrival Commander Armoured Brigade, Centre Commandant and Commanding Officer 1 SLAC welcomed him and presented a colour rich guard turnout followed by a glamorous guard of honour. Chief of staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps Major General S D T Liyanage WWV RWP VSV USP ndc psc welcomed the delegation at the Regimental Headquarters. Formal discussion was held at conference hall to give a glimpse insight on Sri Lanka Armoured Corps.
02nd January 2020 12:27:33 Hours
Major General A L P S Tillekerathna RWP RSP USP psc was promoted to rank of Major General with effect from 27 November 2019. He was warmly welcomed by the Centre Commandant, Commander Armoured Brigade on behalf of all Officers and Other Ranks of the Corps, for a ceremonial Guard of Honour presented by the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps on 19 December 2019. In keeping with military traditions, Major General A L P S Tillekerathna RWP RSP USP psc accepted the regimental salute at the ceremonial Guard of Honour accorded inclusive of Regimental Colours at the Home of Armour camp premises.
25th December 2019 08:27:52 Hours
Annual Officers’ Get-Together of Sri Lanka Armoured Corps for year 2019 was held at Cavalry Mess on 19 December 2019. Colonel Commandant of the Corps Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of this glamorous event. Both retired and senior Officers in service participated for this gathering making it more colorful and memorable. Newly Married Couples were welcomed by young officers and token of appreciation was given by the Colonel Commandant to recently retired officer in recognition of their contribution to the nation, Army and the Corps. The event was full of exiting events where Officers interacted each other while cherishing their memories.
25th December 2019 08:21:15 Hours
Major General A L P S Tillekerathna RWP RSP USP psc was promoted to rank of Major General with effect from 27 November 2019. He was warmly welcomed by the Centre Commandant, Commander Armoured Brigade on behalf of all Officers and Other Ranks of the Corps, for a ceremonial Guard of Honour presented by the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps on 19 December 2019. In keeping with military traditions, Major General A L P S Tillekerathna RWP RSP USP psc accepted the regimental salute at the ceremonial Guard of Honour accorded inclusive of Regimental Colours at the Home of Armour camp premises.
16th December 2019 18:38:10 Hours
The Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) celebrated its 64th Anniversary on 15th December 2019 at the Rock House Camp, Colombo 15. The celebrations began on 29 November 2019 with the commemoration of fallen war heroes of the Corps who paid the supreme sacrifice to protect our motherland. The occasion was marked by wreath laying on 29 November 2019 at the Armour War Heroes Memorial Park, Anuradhapura by Major General S D T Liyanage WWV RWP ndc psc, Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps with the attendance of serving officers and families of fallen war heroes. Major General Sathyappriya Liyanage accepted the salute as the Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps on the parade accorded by the troops of cavalry family before a highly attended gathering at the parade ground at Home of Armour. Corps Day activities included a colourful parade, awards presentation to excelled units and many exciting and joyful events. A centrepiece of the Day was the awarding ceremony where the SLAC Regiments were rewarded for their performances during the year. 4 Armoured Regiment won the “Silver Scout” for the Best Sports Regiment and General Deshamanya Sepal aAttygalle Memorial Trophy awarded for the Best All Round Regiment for the year 2019. 5th Reconnaissance Regiment won the awarded for the Best Regiment in training. The Commanding Officers and Regimental Sergeant Majors of respective regiments accepted their awards from the Colonel Commandant amidst applaud from everyone present.
11th December 2019 09:20:06 Hours
Sri Lanka Armoured Corps celebrated its 64th Anniversary on 15th Dec 2019. Prior to this event, multi religious ceremonies were held in order to invoke blessings on the Corps. Muslim religious ceremonies were held on 4th Dec 2019 AM hours at Jumma Mosque Mutwal and Christian Mass was held at St. Andrew's Church Modara on PM hours on the same day. Hindu religious ceremonies were held at Sri Venkateshwar Kovil Modara on 5th Dec 2019.Religious activities were culminated with the Pirith Chanting held on 09th December 2019 followed by an alms giving on 10th December 2019 at Rock House.
06th December 2019 11:04:33 Hours
Sri Lanka Armoured Corps celebrates its 64th Anniversary on 15th Dec 2019. Prior to this event, multi religious ceremonies were held in order to invoke blessings on the Regiment. Muslim religious ceremonies were held on 4th Dec 2019 AM hours at Jumma Mosque Mutwal and Christian Mass was held at St. Andrew's Church Modara on PM hours of same day. Hindu religious ceremonies were held at Sri VenkateshwararKovil Modara on 5th Dec 2019.
29th November 2019 20:53:59 Hours
Sri Lanka Armoured Corps organized a commemoration ceremony on 29 November 2019 to pay tribute to the fallen Armour war heroes. The commemoration ceremony was held at Armour War Heroes Monument located at the Armoured Corps Training Centre, Kalattewa, Anuradhapura. It is a noble and remarkable event organized by the Regiment in each year as a tradition prior to the Corps Day with participation of family members of fallen war heroes of Sri Lanka Armoured Corps.
