Defender of the Nation
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.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, conveys his warmest New Year 2026 greetings to all members of the Army, extending his best wishes for success and prosperity in the year ahead.
2025-12-31
Brigadier I.H.S. Wijesena (Retd) passed away on 30 December 2025. He was 63 years old at the time of his demise.
The Sri Lanka Army formally launched the electronic version of the Sri Lanka Army Code of Conduct at a programme held at the Multifunctional Hall, Army Headquarters on 31 December 2025. The event was organised by the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) as part of the Army’s continuing efforts to strengthen institutional integrity, ethical discipline, and professional accountability across all ranks.
The 29th Anniversary of the 55 Infantry Division was commemorated on 15 December 2025 at the Division in Kilinochchi.
The Batticaloa Civil Society Committee (BCSC) conducted a certificate awarding ceremony on 28 December 2025 at the International University of Science and Technology, Punani, awarding certificates to 200 students who successfully completed 12 months diploma courses.
Major General S.P. Wickramasekera RWP RSP USP psc assumed duties as the Director General Overseas Operations of the Sri Lanka Army on 29 December 2025 at the Directorate of Overseas Operations, Army Headquarters.
Major General A.M.C.P. Wijayaratne RWP RSP nps psc, the Director General, Directorate of Research Concept and Doctrine, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 30 December 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 35 years.
