Army Moments

Brigadier W.V.S. Botejue (Retd) RWP RSP psc passed away on 25 November 2025 after a brief illness while receiving treatment at the Army Hospital, Narahenpita. He was 76 years old at the time of his demise.

Army personnel swiftly responded to a road accident in Thalagolla on 23 November 2025, after a tree collapsed onto a three-wheeler traveling along the Rambukkana–Mawanella road.

Major General T.N.K. Perera assumed duties as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 21 Infantry Division on 21 November 2025 at the Division Headquarters.

Rathmal Oya Bank in Welpalla damaged, submerging nearly 20 acres of paddy fields due to heavy rainfall on 20 November 2025.

A rockfall along the railway line between Ohiya and Idalgashinna on 19 November 2025 damaged a train engine and completely obstructed the track, bringing all train movements to a standstill.

Security Force Headquarters - West marked its 13th anniversary with a series of commemorative events on 15 November 2025.

The Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers marked its 74th Anniversary from 7–14 November 2025 at the Regimental Centre, Panagoda and Home of Sappers, Mattegoda through a series of commemorative, religious and ceremonial events.

Major General A.M.A Abeywardana WWV RWP RSP ndc assumed duties as the 26th Colonel of the Regiment of the Gemunu Watch on 23 October 2025 at the Regimental Centre, Kuruwita.

Brigadier N.W.P.S.M. Perera assumed duties as the new Director of the Directorate of Management & Maintenance (M&M) on 13 November 2025 during a simple ceremony held at the Army Headquarters.

Major General S.A.U.A. Solangaarachchi RSP ndc psc assumed duties as the 31st General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56 Infantry Division during a ceremony held at the Division on 10 November 2025.