Major General A.M.C Abeykoon RWP RSP USP ndc assumed duties as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 54 Infantry Division amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the Division Headquarters premises in Mannar on 29 June 2025.
Army Moments
The Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) bade farewell to its outgoing Colonel Commandant, Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, at the SLAMC Regimental Centre premises on 24 June 2025.
New Quarter Master General Assumes Duties
2025-07-01
Major General W.M.S.N Wijekoon ndc AATO of the Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps assumed duties as the new Quarter Master General of the Quarter Master General’s Branch on 30 June 2025 during a simple ceremony held at Army Headquarters.
Major General A.M.C.P Wijayaratne RWP RSP nps psc of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed duties as the new Director General of Directorate of Research Concept and Doctrine on 30 June 2025 during a simple ceremony held at the Army Headquarters.
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.
New Adjutant General Assumes Duties
2025-07-01
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.