Defender of the Nation
Major General D.S. Jayawardana RSP ndc, who was recently elevated to his present rank, 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 25 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, paid visits to Abhimansala 2 in Kamburupitiya, Ranaviru Sevana in Ragama and Mihindu Seth Medura in Attidiya in 23 December 2025, in keeping with the spirit of Christmas and goodwill.
The certificate and trophy awarding ceremony of the Army Inter-Regiment Combat Rifle Shooting Championship 2025 was held at the Sino–Lanka Friendship Auditorium of the Sri Lanka Military Academy on 22 December 2025. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, ceremonially opened the newly constructed All Ranks Holiday Bungalow of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police at Diyathalawa on 22 December 2025.
A 47-member Pakistan Army Rescue and Relief contingent, led by Major Muhammad Abdul Mannan, was formally appreciated by the Sri Lanka Army for its exemplary service during Cyclone Ditwah relief operations.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, ceremonially unveiled the Wall of Fame at the Sri Lanka Military Academy on 20 December 2025. The Wall of Fame depicts former Commanders of the Army, from General S.H.S. Kottegoda (Retd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, up to the present Commander of the Army, along with their official portraits and rare photographs taken during their formative years as cadet officers at the Sri Lanka Military Academy.
Coinciding with the Christmas celebration, troops of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) assisted in painting, repairing the water tank and laying pipelines at St. Mary’s Church in Avissawella, responding to a request from Reverend Father Tiran Perera. The renovation work was carried out from 27 November 2025 to 18 December 2025.
Major General S.P. Wickramasekare RWP RSP USP psc who was recently promoted to the rank of Major General, 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 18 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters.
Major General M.S.C. Peiris RSP USP who was recently promoted to the rank of Major General, 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 18 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the distribution of stationery to students of the Defence Services Command and Staff College Course -20 (DSCSC–20) and the Logistics Staff Course - 12 (LSC–12) on 17 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters.