Army Moments

The Sri Lanka Army Buddhist Association, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) and the Sri Lanka National Guard, celebrated Poson Poya Day by organising a ‘Seela Samadi’ programme at Sri Maha Bodhirajaramaya, Panagoda, on 10 June 2025 under the guidance of Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, Commandant of SLAVF.

The troops of the 221 Infantry Brigade organised a Chickpea Dansala on 10 June 2025 in front of the Gokanna Rajamaha Viharaya, Fort Fredrick, Trincomalee, under the guidance of Colonel E.W.R.S.B Ehelepola USP USACGSC, Commander of the 221 Infantry Brigade.

The Commando Brigade, in collaboration with the Blood Bank of Ragama Teaching Hospital, organised a blood donation campaign at the Commando Brigade premises on 11 June 2025, under the guidance of Brigadier K.V.I.L Jayaweera USP, Commander of the Commando Brigade, to invoke blessings on the war heroes who laid down their lives during the Humanitarian Operation in Sri Lanka.

In line with Poson Poya Day, the troops of Security Force Headquarters (Central) organised a Samahan Dansala on 11 June 2025 in front of the Security Force Headquarters (Central) premises, under the guidance of Major General K.A.W.N.H Bandaranayake USP, the Commander, Security Forces (Central).

12 Infantry Division bids farewell to Major General W.S.N Hemarathna RWP RSP psc, the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC), on 04 June 2025, at the 12 Infantry Division Headquarters.

Saranath College, Kuliyapitiya, held a special felicitation ceremony on 15 May 2025 to honour Major General B.M.R.J Bandara, Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) and a distinguished old boy of the school, in recognition of his outstanding achievements and continued service to the nation.

Brigadier C.P. Wickramarathne RSP USP assumed duties as the 14th Commandant of the Centre for Army Vocational Training (CAVT) on 28 May 2025 during a simple ceremony held at the CAVT premises.

To mark World Environment Day on 05 June 2025, all Army establishments islandwide contributed to environmental conservation efforts by planting saplings in their respective premises, in line with the global theme ‘Ending Plastic Pollution’ under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative.

‘Security Forces (Wanni) Commander’s Challenge Trophy Volleyball – 2025’ tournament was successfully concluded on 04 June 2025 at the Mannar Urban Council Indoor Stadium. Preliminary matches took place on 20 May 2025.

Colonel R.M. Balasuriya USP assumed duties as the Officiating Director, Directorate of Internal Audit of the Sri Lanka Army during a formal ceremony held at the Army Headquarters on 4 June 2025.