Defender of the Nation
In parallel with the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, and in collaboration with the Wild Tuskers organisation, a large-scale environmental conservation programme was launched under the directions of the Commander of the Army to remove invasive plant species obstructing the lifestyle of elephants along the Kala Wewa tank bund in the 212 Infantry Brigade area.
Amid the tragic bus accident that occurred at Ravana Falls on the Ella–Wellawaya road last evening (04), Lance Corporal W.M.V.M. Bandara, a soldier of the 2nd Regiment of Special Forces who was on leave, voluntarily displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing three lives, despite sustaining a severe head injury during the mission.
The Directorate of Veterans’ Affairs and Rehabilitation organised a certificate awarding ceremony of the Art and Literature Competition on 04 September 2025 at Army Headquarters.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, attended a Dhamma Sermon organised by the Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 04 September 2025 at the Sri Bodhirajaramaya Temple premises in Panagoda.
A tragic accident occurred at around 9.20 p.m. yesterday (04) when a private bus skidded off the Ella–Wellawaya road near Ella Mount Heaven hotel at the 15th Mile Post, Ravana Falls, and plunged into a deep precipice.
Major General K.V.N.P Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited 2 Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps (2 SLAPC) and 10 Sri Lanka National Guard (10 SLNG) on 4 September 2025.
The Intermediate Boxing Tournament – 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Boxing Association, took place from 18 to 21 August 2025 at the Royal College Indoor Stadium, Colombo, with the participation of 85 male and 36 female athletes representing 20 sports clubs.
The Infantry Training Centre (ITC), Minneriya, celebrated its 41st Anniversary on 25 August 2025. The Commandant paid tribute at the War Heroes’ Memorial, followed by a Guard Turnout and Guard of Honour. The day concluded with a musical show and an All Ranks Dinner.
Sri Lanka Army athletes who represented the country at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships returned to the island via Bandaranaike International Airport, where they were warmly welcomed by the Team Manager, Coach, and fellow members.
The Sri Lanka Army Taekwondo Committee conducted a two-day workshop from 20 to 21 August 2025 at the Panagoda Army Indoor Stadium.