Defender of the Nation
Under the direction of the Commander of the Army, the Directorate of Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU), conducted a medical camp for disabled retired personnel as part of a series of ongoing medical programmes on 21 October 2025 at the Headquarters of the 58 Infantry Division, Puttalam. The initiative aimed to address the healthcare needs of Army veterans residing in Puttalam District.
Army troops promptly responded to several emergency situations caused by adverse weather conditions during 19 to 22 October 2025.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, made an official two day visit to the Jaffna Peninsula from 18 to 20 October 2025 to inspect the operational readiness as well as administrative and logistic preparedness.
The National Sports Selection Committee has approved a team of 59 athletes for the upcoming South Asian Athletics Championship 2025, scheduled to be held in Ranchi, India, from 24 to 25 October 2025.
The second stage of an Awareness Programme on Etiquette for Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) is conducted by the Directorate of Training on 14 and 15 October 2025 at the Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Light Infantry, with the participation of 206 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) representing various Regiments of the Army.
In line with the 76th Army Day Celebration, the troops of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) repaired medical equipment at Kosgama Government Hospital. Major General K.V.N.P Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, Commandant of SLAVF, vested the equipment in the hospital authorities on 07 October 2025 during a simple ceremony.
In conjunction with the 76th Army Day celebrations held on 10 October 2025, and based on the recommendations made by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyyakontha (Retd), and Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has approved the promotions of five Brigadiers who were wounded in action, in recognition of their dedicated service to the nation. These officers have been officially promoted to the rank of Major General.
Infantryman R.W.V. Piyathissa of the Gajaba Regiment, an inmate of Abhimansala II, Kamburupitiya, achieved yet another remarkable milestone by setting a Serendib World Record in honour of the Sri Lanka Army’s 76th Anniversary.
On the occasion of the 76th Army Day, the Commander of the Army states that troops must remain professional and agile in their duty to secure the nation. Furthermore, he stressed their essential role in strengthening reconciliation efforts and upholding the country's economic, social and cultural heritage.
Major General A.A.D.P Kulathilaka USP ndc psc of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, who was recently promoted to the rank of Major General, received the symbol of authority and greetings from Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, during a formal courtesy call held on 09 October 2025 at the Army Headquarters.