Defender of the Nation
The troops of Security Forces (Jaffna) arranged a formal farewell ceremony for Major General K.A.N. Rasika Kumara ndc psc, the outgoing Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna), at the Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna) in Palaly on 14 January 2026 prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing over 35 years of distinguished service.
Brigadier N.W.P.S.M. Perera assumed duties as the new Director of the Directorate of Engineer Services on 15 January 2026 during a simple ceremony held at the Army Headquarters.
Based on information received by the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Corps, a large stock of narcotics was seized on 14 January 2026 during joint operations carried out in several parts of the island, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Police and the Police Special Task Force (STF).
Colonel Amanda Johnston, Defence Adviser to the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka paid a courtesy visit to the Security Forces (Jaffna) on 13 January 2026.
The Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers conducted a cash donation programme in support of Ditwa-affected officers, other ranks and civil servants on 11 January 2026 at the Regimental Centre, Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers.
Major General W.B.M.K.G.K. Weerasekara WWV RWP RSP USP AUSWC psc assumed duties as the 34th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 22 Infantry Division on 05 January 2026 at the Division Headquarters, Trincomalee.
Major General G.D.J.C. Prematilaka USP ndc psc assumed duties as the 07th Director General Research, Concept and Doctrine of the Sri Lanka Army on 07 January 2026 at the Directorate premises.
Brigadier M.M. Thusitha Bandara USP AUSWC psc assumed duties as the 40th Commandant of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) on 06 January 2026.
Major General A.M.C. Abeykoon RWP RSP USP ndc, General Officer Commanding of the 54 Infantry Division, formally assumed duties as the 20th Colonel of the Regiment of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment on 29 December 2025 at the Regimental Centre, Ambepussa.
2026-01-08
The Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock (SLACAL) celebrated its 5th Anniversary at the Regimental Centre, Karandeniya, on 04 January 2026.