The Sri Lanka Army marked a proud achievement at the Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition 2026, securing a gold medal for the second time and reaching a significant milestone in its international military engagements.
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A preliminary awareness lecture on the Warriorpreneurship Programme, organised under the visionary leadership of Major General K.P. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Honourable Deputy Minister of Defence, was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, at the Army Headquarters on 11 February 2026.
In conjunction with the 78th National Independence Day, the Sri Lanka Army Civil Administration Directorate conducted a blood donation programme on 10 February 2026 at Peliyagoda.
Major General R.R.M.P.N.B. Bambaradeniya RWP RSP USP psc received the symbol of authority and best wishes from Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, during a formal courtesy call held on 11 February 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
Brigadier M.J. Ubeysekera RSP psc assumed duties as the Director Infantry at the Army Headquarters on 10 February 2026 during a brief ceremony.
The 12th Contingent of the Sri Lanka Army, scheduled to embark on its mission to serve at the Level-2 SRIMED Hospital under the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on 20 February 2026, presented a ceremonial salute to Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, at the SLAMC Regimental Headquarters in Werahera on 10 February 2026.
Brigadier A.P.A.D.D. Dharmakeerthi RWP RSP USP psc ptsc assumed duties as the new Director Personnel Administration (DPA) of the Army at Army Headquarters on 09 February 2026, amidst the blessings of members of the Maha Sangha.
Troops of the 562 and 563 Infantry Brigades, in collaboration with the Spirit of Giving organization, conducted a book and stationery donation programme for students affected by the Ditwah Cyclone on 05 February 2026 at Vavuniya Rajendrakulam Government Tamil Mixed School and Vavuniya Mahakachchakodiya Government Sinhala Mixed School.
The troops of the 55 Infantry Division conducted a blood donation campaign on 04 February 2026 in line with the 78th National Independence Day at the Blood Transfusion Centre of the District Hospital, Kilinochchi, in collaboration with the Kilinochchi Red Cross Society and the Northern Province People’s Rights Protection Organization.
Celebrations In parallel with the 78th Independence Day celebrations, the 521 Infantry Brigade organised a blood donation programme on 06 February 2026 with the objective of supporting the urgent blood requirement of the Point Pedro Base Hospital.The programme was conducted at the request of the Blood Bank of the Point Pedro Base Hospital under the instructions of the 52 Infantry Division.