Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP USP nps psc of the Sri Lanka Artillery assumed duties as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, the third most senior appointment in the Army, on 06 April 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
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Brigadier M.N.J. Perera assumed duties as the Director of the Directorate of Management & Maintenance (Dte of M&M) on 02 April 2026 during a simple ceremony held at Army Headquarters.
Major General K.T.P. De Silva RSP ndu psc, assumed duties as the 19th Commander of Security Forces (West) at the SFHQ (West) Headquarters premises on 04 April 2026.
Major General K.J.N.M.P.K Nawarathna RWP RSP ndu of the Gemunu Watch assumed duties as the 35th Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) on 04 April 2026 at the Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna).
Security Forces (Jaffna) bid farewell to Major General K.T.P De Silva RSP ndu psc, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), on 03 April 2026 at a formal military ceremony.
The Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers held a formal farewell ceremony on 02nd April 2026 at the Regimental Centre in Panagoda to honour its outgoing Colonel Commandant, Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc. He served as the 24th Colonel Commandant from June 2025 to April 2026 and was recognised for his exemplary leadership, vision and dedication to the Corps.
Troops of the 561 Infantry Brigade promptly responded to a sudden flash flood that affected Nedunkerny Hospital within the Brigade area on 03 April 2026, following heavy rainfall in the area.
Major General U.K.D.D.P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, who is presently holding the appointment of Colonel of the Gajaba Regiment, assumed duties as the 62nd Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) on 04 April 2026 at the Volunteer Force Headquarters at Kosgama.
SLAVF Celebrates its 145th Anniversary
2026-04-04
The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) celebrated its 145th Anniversary on 02 April 2026 under the guidance of Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, Commandant, SLAVF.
Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, concluded his tenure as the 61st Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) on 2 April 2026.