Defender of the Nation
2025-07-21
The Regimental Centre Special Forces organised a commemorative event on 12 July 2025, honouring the war heroes who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. The event was held under the guidance of Major General M.T.I. Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc, the Quarter Master General and Colonel of the Regiment, Special Forces.
A fire broke out at a small plastic factory near the Wadakada Muslim Mosque in Pothuhera, Kurunegala, on 19 July 2025 due to an electrical short circuit.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, paid an official visit to the Security Force Headquarters (East) on 19 and 20 July 2025.
The 29th commemorative ceremony to honour the fallen war heroes of the Battle of Mullaittivu was held at the War Heroes' Monument of the 1st Regiment Special Forces (SF) on 19 July 2025. During the ceremony, tribute was paid to the supreme sacrifices made on 19 July 1996 by two Officers, including the late Colonel A.F. Lafir PWV RWP RSP, and 36 Other Ranks who laid down their lives for the motherland.
Sri Lankan Army Athletes proudly secured 09 Bronze medals at the 1 st CISM Military Muaythai Challenge, marking a remarkable achievement on the international stage. Competing against elite military fighters from around the world the team showcased exceptional skill, discipline and resilience throughout the tournament.
The Sri Lanka Army organised several medical camps across the island from 20th January 2025 for disabled and retired Army personnel. In keeping with the vision articulated in the Clean Sri Lanka programme, introduced under the guidance of His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, this initiative aims to promote inclusive healthcare and safeguard the wellbeing of disabled veterans as part of a dignified and healthy society.
Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE), paid an official visit to the Home of Sappers in Mattegoda on 18 July 2025.
Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army and Chairman, Board of Management (BOM) of Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL), made his inaugural official visit to the RVAPL factory at Yakkala on 18 July 2025.
The Directorate of Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation in collaboration with Ranaviru Seva Authority organised a medical camp for differently-abled retired personnel on 30 July 2025 at Volunteer Force Training School, Diyathalawa. The initiative aimed to address the healthcare needs of Army veterans residing in the Uva Province.
The Non-Commissioned Officers’ Leadership and Career Development Course - 60 conducted at the Combat Training School (CTS) concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony on 17 July 2025.