The 29th Anniversary of the 55 Infantry Division was commemorated on 15 December 2025 at the Division in Kilinochchi.
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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.
The 56 Infantry Division conducted a stationery items distribution programme on 24 December 2025 at Nedunkulama Primary School for 56 students, including 45 students from Nedunkulama Primary School and 11 students from Kokweliya Primary School.
The Security Forces Headquarters (East) conducted a school stationery items distribution programme on 27 December 2025 for students of Vijaya Parakrama Kanishtha Vidyalaya, Kalukale.
School equipment distribution programme was conducted on 22 December 2025 to provide essential school supplies for 115 school children of Madupara Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya, Kaddiadappana Roman Catholic Tamil Maha Vidyalaya, Thampanekulam Roman Catholic Tamil Primary School and Panniwettuvan Roman Catholic Tamil Primary School, affected by adverse weather condition. In addition, gift items were presented to 25 teachers.
Major General W.M.A.B. Wijekoon USP ndc, General Officer Commanding of the 55 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 29 December 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 33 years.
Major General D.K.R.N Silva RSP USP psc, who was recently elevated to his present rank, 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 29 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters.