Defender of the Nation
The 11 Infantry Division commemorated its 16th Anniversary on 15 February 2026 with religious observances and military formalities, under the guidance of Major General M.J.R.S. Medagoda RSP USP ndc psc IG, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 11 Infantry Division.
Major General K.T.P. De Silva RSP ndu psc, the Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna), paid a courtesy visit to Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin Bernard Gnanapragasam, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jaffna, at the Bishop’s House on 12 February 2026.
Brigadier M.J. Ubeysekera RSP psc assumed duties as the Director Infantry at the Army Headquarters on 10 February 2026 during a brief ceremony.
Brigadier A.P.A.D.D. Dharmakeerthi RWP RSP USP psc ptsc assumed duties as the new Director Personnel Administration (DPA) of the Army at Army Headquarters on 09 February 2026, amidst the blessings of members of the Maha Sangha.
Captain B.A.D. Saman Devapriya USP, QM–Tech of the 5th Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (5 SLAMC), conducted a foot pilgrimage on 05 February 2026 in line with the 78th Independence Day, as an expression of religious devotion.
The dedicated and timely efforts of the troops of 6 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (6 SLSR) and 14 Sri Lanka National Guard (14 SLNG) under 553 Infantry Brigade were formally honoured at a special appreciation ceremony, organised by the District Secretariat, Kilinochchi, on 29 January 2026 at the Headquarters of the 553 Infantry Brigade.
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Major General H.H.K.S.S. Hewage RWP RSP USP rcds psc, the newly appointed Adjutant General assumed duties as the 42nd Adjutant General of the Army on 27 January 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
Fallen War Heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF), who made the supreme sacrifice while combating LTTE terrorism in Sri Lanka during 1987–1990, were commemorated at the IPKF Monument in Palaly on 26 January 2026, coinciding with the Republic Day of India.
Major General K.T.P. De Silva RSP ndu psc assumed office as the 34th Commander of Security Forces (Jaffna) on 27 January 2026. As the first event of the day, the newly appointed Commander laid a floral tribute at the Palaly War Heroes’ Monument in remembrance of the fallen heroes.
Major General K.A.N Rasika Kumara ndc psc formally relinquished his duties as the 16th Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Engineer Services (CES) on 17 January 2026 at the Regimental Headquarters.