Army Moments

A group of differently abled war heroes visited the 59 Infantry Division area on 28 June 2025, as part of a special programme aimed at uplifting their morale and providing a refreshing change from their daily routine.

Major General K.T.P De Silva RSP ndu psc of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed duties as the new Adjutant General of the Sri Lanka Army on 30 June 2025 during a simple ceremony held at the Army Headquarters.

A solemn military funeral was held on 30 June 2025 at the new crematorium of the General Cemetery, Borella, to bid farewell to the late Major General T.A Peiris (Retd) ptsc. The ceremony was attended by a large gathering of military personnel, dignitaries, and mourners who came together to honour the distinguished officer’s service to the nation.

Brigadier A.P.D Edirisuriya (Retd) KSV, Passes away on 28 June 2025 after a brief illness at his residence. He was 86 years old at the time of his demise.

The 54 Infantry Division bade farewell to its outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General A.M.C.P Wijayaratne RWP RSP nps psc, on 27 June 2025 at the 54 Infantry Division premises amidst military traditions.

The troops of 58 Infantry Division arranged a formal ceremony to bid farewell to the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 58 Infantry Division, Major General P.K.W.W.M.J.S.B.W Pallekumbura RWP RSP ndu psc, on 21 June 2025 at the Division Headquarters.

Responding swiftly to an emergency situation, troops of the 2 (Volunteer) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (2(V) SLSR) successfully located and began the rescue of stranded individuals in the

Major General T.A Peiris (Retd) ptsc, Passes away on 27 June 2025 after a brief illness at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital. He was 55 years old at the time of his demise.

Major General U.K.D.D.P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, assumed duties as the 15th Colonel of the Regiment of the Gajaba Regiment (GR) on 26 June 2025, at the Gajaba Regimental Centre.

Major General T.C.M.G.S.T Cooray RWP RSP USP ndc psc of the Commando Regiment assumed office as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 11 Infantry Division on 24 June 2025 amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the 11 Infantry Division Headquarters in Pallekele.