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.
Army Moments
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.
Major General G.S.K. Perera RSP ndc assumed duties as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 54 Infantry Division on 31 March 2026 amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the 54 Infantry Division in Mannar.
A fire broke out on 30 March 2026 at a private shop located on Karawita Road in Rathnapura. The incident is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.
Private R.K.P.A.R.K. Rajapaksha of the 14th Battalion of the Sri Lanka National Guard has brought significant pride and distinction to the Army by establishing multiple Serendib World Records, under the supervision of the Serendib World Records Committee, on 21 March 2026 at the Padawiya Public Playground. His exceptional physical strength, determination and distinctive abilities were demonstrated through a series of demanding performances.