Major General K.M.V. Kodituwakku ndu assumed duties as the 19th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 57 Infantry Division, amidst religious observances and military formalities, at the 57 Infantry Division on 08 October 2025.
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Major General C. Kalutharaarachchi of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers assumed duties as the 38th Commander of Headquarters Logistics Command at the Army Headquarters on 09 October 2025 during a brief ceremony held at his office.
Infantryman R.W.V. Piyathissa of the Gajaba Regiment, an inmate of Abhimansala II, Kamburupitiya, achieved yet another remarkable milestone by setting a Serendib World Record in honour of the Sri Lanka Army’s 76th Anniversary.
The Sri Lanka Army celebrated its 76th Anniversary today (10 October 2025) at the Panagoda Army Cantonment, marking over seven decades of dedicated and distinguished service to the nation. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
On the occasion of the 76th Army Day, the Commander of the Army states that troops must remain professional and agile in their duty to secure the nation. Furthermore, he stressed their essential role in strengthening reconciliation efforts and upholding the country's economic, social and cultural heritage.
Major General A.A.D.P Kulathilaka USP ndc psc of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, who was recently promoted to the rank of Major General, received the symbol of authority and greetings from Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, during a formal courtesy call held on 09 October 2025 at the Army Headquarters.
Major General D.R.N. Hettiarachchi RWP RSP USP, General Officer Commanding, 59 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 08 October 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
Major General M.P.N.A. Muthumala USP psc, General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 08 October 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
The Sri Lanka Army Inter Regiment Chess Championship 2025, organised by the Army Chess Committee, was held at the Regimental Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Signal Corps from 22 to 26 September 2025. A total of 135 male and female players representing 14 regiments took part in the event.
Major General W.B.J.K Wimalaratne RWP RSP, Director General Infantry, Army Headquarters, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 08 October 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished military career spanning over 35 years.