A sudden fire broke out at the Laxapana Tea Factory in the Nallathanniya area on 09 October 2025.
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In parallel with the 76th Army Anniversary, a dignified ceremony was held on 08 October 2025 at the Battaramulla War Heroes’ Monument to honour the immense sacrifices of fallen War Heroes.
An all-night ‘Pirith’ Chanting Ceremony, marking the final religious observance for the forthcoming 76th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army on 10 October 2025, was held at Sri Maha Bodhirajaramaya Temple, Panagoda, on 06 and 07 October 2025. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, together with Mrs. Swendrini Dissanayake, President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) attended the ceremony.
14th Indo-Pacific Armies' Chiefs Conference (IPACC), the 49th Indo-Pacific Army Management Seminar (IPAMS) and the 11th Senior Enlisted Leaders Forum (SELF), were held from 23 to 26 September 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event co-hosted by the Malaysian Army and United States Army. Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army attended IPACC as Head of Delegation representing the Commander of the Army. Brigadier T.M.S.J Thennakoon RSP and Lt Col M.A.K.R.K Abeywickramasinghe RWP RSP psc participated in IPAMS.
Sri Lanka Army’s exceptional para athlete, Corporal Nuwan Indika Gamage, brought pride to the nation and the Army by winning the bronze medal at the World Para Athletic Championship held in New Delhi, India, on 02 October 2025.
Troops under command to the Security Force Headquarters (Wanni), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society, organized a a special Eye Clinic Programme on 02 October 2025, extending vital medical assistance to 364 underprivileged civilians suffering from visual impairments.
In celebration of World Children’s Day, the Sri Lanka Army organized a wide range of welfare and entertainment activities across the island, showcasing its continued commitment to community engagement and child welfare.
Director of EME Assumes Duties
2025-10-05
Brigadier K.A.R.K. Dias USP assumed duties as the 22nd Director of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering during a formal ceremony held at the Army Headquarters on 02 October 2025. Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks participated in the event.
Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) conducted a lecture on Non-communicable diseases on 01 October 2025 at Security Headquarters premises.
A special prayer session was held at Kollupitiya Jumma Mosque on 02 October 2025 to invoke blessings for the forthcoming 76th Army Anniversary as part of the multi-religious observances.