Defender of the Nation
Major General B.M.R.J Bandara, the Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 24 July 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, visited the Directorate of Management and Maintenance on 22 July 2025 and inspected the ongoing maintenance and operational activities of the Directorate.
Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army, conducted an official visit to the Laya Leisure Army Welfare Holiday Resort, Kukuleganga, on 20 July 2025.
Sri Lankan Army Athletes proudly secured 09 Bronze medals at the 1 st CISM Military Muaythai Challenge, marking a remarkable achievement on the international stage. Competing against elite military fighters from around the world the team showcased exceptional skill, discipline and resilience throughout the tournament.
Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE), paid an official visit to the Home of Sappers in Mattegoda on 18 July 2025.
Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army and Chairman, Board of Management (BOM) of Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL), made his inaugural official visit to the RVAPL factory at Yakkala on 18 July 2025.
Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, SM, the Assistant Defence Advisor at the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, paid courtesy call on Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff, at the Office of the Chief of Staff on 17 July 2025.
‘Finger Swift 2025’, organised by the Directorate of Information Technology, got underway on 16 July 2025 at the Army Headquarters. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, graced the awarding ceremony of the ‘Military to Civil (M2C)’ preparation and empowerment programme for Senior Officers, held at Army Headquarters on 14 and 15 July 2025. The event was coordinated by the Directorate of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitations.
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, graced the opening ceremony of the ‘Military to Civil (M2C)’ preparation and empowerment programme for Senior Officers, held at Army Headquarters on 14 July 2025. The event was coordinated by the Directorate of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitations.