Brigadier N.W.P.S.M. Perera assumed duties as the 18th Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) on 06 April 2026 at the Regimental Headquarters, CES.
Army Moments
Lance Corporal K.K.P.K. Rathnayaka of the 22nd Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, serving under the Directorate of Media and Psychological Operations of the Sri Lanka Army, took steps to return a lost wallet containing Rs. 80,000.00 and several valuable documents to its rightful owner, a Myanmar Buddhist monk, on 07 April 2026 at the Godagama Purana Viharaya. The soldier had discovered the wallet on a bus travelling from Pettah to Avissawella.
Major General A.M.C. Abeykoon RWP RSP USP ndc assumed duties as the Master General Ordnance of the Sri Lanka Army on 06 April 2026 at the Army Headquarters amidst religious observances.
Brigadier Y.K.S. Rangika psc ptsc relinquished his duties as the 17th Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) on 04 April 2026 at the Regimental Headquarters.
Brigadier M.N.J. Perera assumed duties as the Director of the Directorate of Management & Maintenance (Dte of M&M) on 02 April 2026 during a simple ceremony held at Army Headquarters.
Major General K.T.P. De Silva RSP ndu psc, assumed duties as the 19th Commander of Security Forces (West) at the SFHQ (West) Headquarters premises on 04 April 2026.
Major General K.J.N.M.P.K Nawarathna RWP RSP ndu of the Gemunu Watch assumed duties as the 35th Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) on 04 April 2026 at the Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna).
Security Forces (Jaffna) bid farewell to Major General K.T.P De Silva RSP ndu psc, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), on 03 April 2026 at a formal military ceremony.
The Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers held a formal farewell ceremony on 02nd April 2026 at the Regimental Centre in Panagoda to honour its outgoing Colonel Commandant, Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc. He served as the 24th Colonel Commandant from June 2025 to April 2026 and was recognised for his exemplary leadership, vision and dedication to the Corps.
SLAVF Celebrates its 145th Anniversary
2026-04-04
The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) celebrated its 145th Anniversary on 02 April 2026 under the guidance of Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, Commandant, SLAVF.