Defender of the Nation
Major General D.C. Mahathanthila psc, Commander, Logistics Command, Security Force Headquarters (Wanni), was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 23 October 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, attended the opening ceremony of the newly constructed ‘Sanghawasaya’ (Residential Monastery) at Jayathilakarama Purana Viharaya, Peliyagoda, on 21 October 2025.
A delegation from the Australian Defence College, headed by Colonel Brandon Ashley Wood, together with Colonel Amanda Johnston (Defence Advisor of the Australian High Commission), paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, at the Army Headquarters on 22 October 2025.
The Clifford Cup Boxing Tournament organized by Sri Lanka Boxing Association was held from 15 to 19 October 2025 at the Royal College indoor stadium, Colombo.
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.