In line with the 78th Independence Day celebrations on 04 February 2026, the Sri Lanka Army promoted a total of 9158 Other Ranks from both the Regular and Volunteer Forces to their respective next ranks.
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Major General C. D. Wickramanayake WV RSP ndc, received the symbol of authority and best wishes from Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, during a formal courtesy call held on 03 February 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
The Inter Regiment Football Tournament was successfully conducted on 31 January 2026 at the Rugger Ground, Panagoda. The event was graced by Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, as the Chief Guest.
The High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Matthew Duckworth, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, on 30 January 2026 at Army Headquarters.
The National Tug of War Championship 2026 was successfully held on 25 January 2026 at the Salgadu Grounds in Anuradhapura. The championship was conducted by the Sri Lanka Tug of War Federation with the participation of athletes representing 28 tug of war sport clubs.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, paid an official visit to Ranaviru Sevana – Ragama on 28 January 2026.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, graced the Experience Sharing Workshop of the Special Infantry Operations Course No. 78, held at the Regimental Centre of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Panagoda, on 22 January 2026. The Special Infantry Operations Course is designed to enhance soldiers’ endurance, strategic thinking, and small-team operational capabilities.
Major General J.D Samarasekara RSP USP ndc psc, the Deputy General Officer Commanding of Headquarters, 11 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 20 January 2026, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 33 years.
A delegation from the Nepal Army Command and Staff College paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, on 19 January 2026 at Army Headquarters.
Major General K.A.N. Rasika Kumara ndc psc, Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Engineer Services, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 13 January 2026, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 35 years.