Captain B.A.D. Saman Devapriya USP, QM–Tech of the 5th Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (5 SLAMC), conducted a foot pilgrimage on 05 February 2026 in line with the 78th Independence Day, as an expression of religious devotion.
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The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain (Navy) Armando Paolo SIMI, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, on 05 February 2026 at Army Headquarters.
Major General K.G.M.N. Seneviratne USP, Director General Personnel Administration, Army Headquarters, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 05 February 2026, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 33 years.
In conjunction with the 78th Independence Day, the troops of Security Force Headquarters (East) conducted a cleaning programme at Welikanda Base Hospital on 03 February 2026, under the guidance of Major General J.S.B.W. Pallekumbura RWP RSP ndu psc, the Commander, Security Force Headquarters (East).
The troops of 51 Infantry Division conducted a blood donation campaign on 04 February 2026 at Division Headquarters, organised in conjunction with the 78th Independence Day celebrations, under the guidance of Major General M.R. Razick RSP ndu, General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division.
The National Indoor Rowing Championship - 2026 was held from 30 to 31 January 2026 at the Diyawanna Oya premises, organised by the National Rowing Association.
Major General L.S.D.N. Pathiratna RSP USP 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 05 February 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
The National Boxing Championship 2025 was successfully held at the Horana Municipal Council Grounds from 26 to 30 January 2026.
Sri Lanka’s 78th National Independence Day was celebrated on 04 February 2026 at Independence Square in Colombo under the theme “Rebuilding Sri Lanka”. His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Major General C. D. Wickramanayake WV RSP ndc, 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 03 February 2026 at the Army Headquarters.