Defender of the Nation
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, together with his spouse, Mrs. Sunita Dwivedi, paid an official visit to the Army War College on 08 January 2026, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral military cooperation and professional military education.
In response to adverse weather condition that affected the country, troops of the 14th Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (14 SLSR), under the 242 Infantry Brigade, carried out the restoration of the side embankment of Duuwe Lake on 07 January 2026, following a formal request made by the Irrigation Department.
2026-01-08
The Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock (SLACAL) celebrated its 5th Anniversary at the Regimental Centre, Karandeniya, on 04 January 2026.
In line with the Sri Lanka Army restructuring process, a comprehensive awareness programme on modern Human Resource Management (HRM) practices was conducted on 07 January 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
In response to the recent flood disaster that affected several areas of the Mullaitivu District, a dry ration distribution programme was conducted to support 100 selected needy families in the most affected localities.
The Trophy and Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Sri Lanka Army Inter-Regiment Billiards and Snooker Tournament 2025 was held on 30 December 2025 at the Corps of Engineer Service Billiards Complex.
The historic Elahera Anicut was officially reopened on 30 December 2025 following the completion of major restoration work carried out jointly by the Sri Lanka Army, the Mahaweli Authority and the Department of Irrigation. The reconstruction was undertaken after the ancient structure sustained extensive damage due to recent flood situation in the country.
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, along with a three member delegation, paid an official visit to the Army Headquarters on 07 January 2026.
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, arrived in Sri Lanka on 06 January 2026 with his spouse, Mrs. Sunita Dwivedi, on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations.
