Defender of the Nation
In accordance with the concept of the Commander of the Army and under the supervision of the Directorate of Veterans’ Affairs and Rehabilitation, war heroes at the Ranaviru Sevana Rehabilitation Centre, Mihindu Seth Medura and Abhimansala 1, 2, and 3 Wellness Resorts participated in a Dhamma sermon and gilanpasa pooja at the Bodhirajarama Temple, Panagoda, on 02 March 2026.
The Sri Lanka Army conducted a felicitation ceremony at Army Headquarters on 6 March 2026 to honour the composers of the Army Song, which was released on 10 October 1999 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
A social welfare programme titled ‘Jana Suwa Yatra’ was conducted at the historic Dimbulagala Aranya Senasanaya on 28 February 2026, in conjunction with the 59th Birth Anniversary of the Incumbent, Most Venerable Dimbulagala Rahulalankara Nayaka Thero, in collaboration with the Colombo Women’s Organization and Supreme Media.
The Victory Premier League Karate – 1 Tournament was held on 28 February 2026 at the St. Joseph’s College Indoor Stadium, Maradana.
Major General K.N.D. Karunapala RSP ndu, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 04 March 2026, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished military career spanning over 36 years.
2026-03-05
The 4th Board of Management (BOM) of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) was successfully convened on 26 February 2026. The session was chaired by Major General D.K.S.K. Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff of the Army and Chairman of the Board.
The 51 Infantry Division conducted a religious almsgiving programme at the historic Nagadeepa Purana RajamahaVihara on 01 March 2026.
Major General D.K.S.K. Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff of the Army, made a series of official visits to the under-command establishments of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers on 15, 18, and 19 February 2026.
The 27th edition of the Air Force Cycling Tour 2026 concluded on 01 March 2026 at Defence Headquarters, Akuregoda, following the completion of three stages conducted over three days, commencing from Puttalam area.
Major General L.S.D.N. Pathirathna RSP USP, Director General of Quality Assurance and Inspection, Army Headquarters, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 03 March 2026, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 33 years.