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The Clifford Cup Boxing Tournament organized by Sri Lanka Boxing Association was held from 15 to 19 October 2025 at the Royal College indoor stadium, Colombo.

Under the direction of the Commander of the Army, the Directorate of Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU), conducted a medical camp for disabled retired personnel as part of a series of ongoing medical programmes on 21 October 2025 at the Headquarters of the 58 Infantry Division, Puttalam. The initiative aimed to address the healthcare needs of Army veterans residing in Puttalam District.

The 1 Corps commemorated its 4th Anniversary with a series of programmes at its Headquarters on 17 October 2025. Interfaith religious ceremonies were conducted on 15 and 16 October 2025 at Kilinochchi Lumbini Viharaya, St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church and Murukkandi Hindu Kovil.

The Directorate of Plans conducted a workshop for its Officers on “Formulation of Accurate Technical Specifications” at the Multifunctional Hall of Army Headquarters on 17 October 2025.

Army troops promptly responded to several emergency situations caused by adverse weather conditions during 19 to 22 October 2025.

Brigadier M.K.S.S De Silva of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps assumed duties as the 17th Director of the Directorate of Budget and Financial Management on 13 October 2025 during a brief ceremony held at the Army Headquarters.

Troops of the 4th Battalion the Gemunu Watch, under the 232 Infantry Brigade of the 23 Infantry Division, constructed a new house for a low-income family at Komathurei North.

A large-scale Search and Rescue Training Exercise was conducted on 16 October 2025 along the Ella–Wellawaya road, organized by the Badulla District Disaster Management Unit. The exercise was based on the analytical findings of the real-life rescue operation following the tragic bus accident that occurred on 04 September 2025, with the aim of enhancing readiness and coordination for future emergency responses.

Major General K.J.N.M.P.K Nawarathna RWP RSP ndu assumed office on 19 October 2025 as Director General Infantry at the Army Headquarters during a brief ceremony.

Based on information received by the Military Intelligence Corps, a joint operation was conducted on 19 October 2025 in Munnimurippu, Vavuniya, together with the Vavuniya Divisional Crime Investigation Unit.