Army Moments

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.

A fire erupted on 04 June 2025 at the Devmini Timber Store near Bokundara Junction in Piliyandala. Upon receiving the alert, troops from the 5 Sri Lanka Engineer Regiment and the 1 Sri Lanka Ordnance Corps were immediately deployed to assist.

Troops of the 18th Sri Lanka National Guard were swiftly deployed to douse a wildfire that erupted in the Pihimbiyagolla forest reserve near the Kuragala on 03 June 2025. This was successfully conducted under the instructions of the General Officer Commanding, 61 Infantry Division.

Brigadier K.M.N.A.W.K Perera AATO assumed duties as the new Director of the Directorate of Management & Maintenance (Dte of M&M) on 02 June 2025 during a simple ceremony at Army Headquarters.