Major General B.G.S Fernando USP Hdmc psc ceremonially assumed duties as the 14th Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) on 11 July 2025, during a solemn ceremony held at the Regimental Headquarters in Polhengoda.
Army Moments
The annual commemoration ceremony of Captain Saliya Aladeniya PWV of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) took place on 11 July 2025 at Kokavil, honouring his supreme sacrifice and his fellow soldiers who defended the Kokavil Camp against LTTE forces on 11 July 1990.
A 94-year-old man attempted to suicide by jumping from the Mahanama Bridge in Matara on 10 July 2025. Responding swiftly, troops of the 3rd Gemunu Watch rescued the individual and promptly admitted him to Matara General Hospital for medical attention.
Troops of the 212 Infantry Brigade and the 2nd Engineer Services Regiment swiftly responded to a sudden wildfire that broke out in the Viharapalugama Forest Reserve, Pandulagama, Anuradhapura, on 06 July 2025.
Troops of the 18th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) promptly responded to a bush fire that erupted in Koongahawela area, Balangoda. Upon receiving information, the troops swiftly mobilised to the affected site and conducted a well-coordinated effort to bring the situation under control.
GOC of 55 Infantry Division Assumes Office
2025-07-07
Major General W.M.A.B. Wijekoon USP ndc assumed duties as the 29th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 55 Infantry Division on 01 July 2025 at the 55 Infantry Division amidst military formalities.
Newly Appointed MS Assumes His Duties
2025-07-06
Major General B.G.S. Fernando USP Hdmc psc assumed Office as the 56th Military Secretary of the Sri Lanka Army on 05 July 2025 at the Army Headquarters. After observing the religious rites, he placed his signature in an official document to symbolize his acceptance of the new office at the Army Headquarters.
Major General K.T.P De Silva RSP ndu psc, Adjutant General of the Sri Lanka Army, assumed duties as the 27th Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC) on 02 July 2025 at the Regimental Centre, Panagoda.
GOC of 61 Infantry Division Assumes Office
2025-07-04
Major General W.S.V Fernando USP ndc IG assumed duties as the 21st General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 61 Infantry Division on 01 July 2025 at the Headquarters of 61 Infantry Division in Boossa amidst formal military traditions.
The troops of Headquarters Logistics Command arranged a formal ceremony to bid farewell to the outgoing Commander, Logistics Command, Major General E.M.M Fernando Hdmc Lsc AATO, at the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps in Panagoda on 01 July 2025.