Defender of the Nation
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General K.P.A Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, together with Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, paid their final respects to the late Major General P.I Pathirathne (Retd) of the Gemunu Watch, at a solemn ceremony held at the Borella General Cemetery on Monday afternoon, 31 March 2025.
The Directorate of Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, under the guidance of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, organised the Stage III medical camp at the Abhimansala 3 Wellness Centre, Pangolla, on 28 March 2025. This initiative aimed to address the healthcare needs of disabled veterans in the Kurunegala area.
On 26 March, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG Commander of the Army, participated in a special Iftar ceremony at the Grand Maitland in Colombo 07. The ceremony marked the traditional observance of Iftar during the holy month of Ramadan, reinforcing cultural solidarity within the Sri Lanka Army.
The Student Officers of Senior Command Course (SCC) No. 13, who are designated to assume the role of Commanding Officers in the Sri Lanka Army, conducted a visit to Army Headquarters on 26 March 2025 as part of their course curriculum.
Major General D.P Welagedara RSP USP psc IG was invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 26 March 2025, together with his family members, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished career spanning 35 years.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, conducted an administrative inspection of key installations under the Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 21st March 2025. The visit aimed to assess ongoing operational and infrastructural developments within the area.
A grand felicitation ceremony was held on 21 March 2025 at the Gajaba Regimental Centre, Saliyapura, to honour Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B. Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc upon his prestigious appointment as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army.
Sri Lanka Army holds its new Army Doctrinal Publication launching ceremony on 20 March 2025 at Army Headquarters. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
On 18 March 2025, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, made an official visit to the Security Forces Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West). The visit highlighted the Army’s commitment to operational excellence and the well-being of its personnel, reinforcing its dedication to safeguarding national security.
The World Para Athletic Grand Prix sports competition, held on 12 March 2025 in New Delhi, India, brought together top para-athletes from around the globe to compete in various track and field events.