Defender of the Nation
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, paid an official visit to the Regimental Centre of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police on 26 February 2026. Upon his arrival, the Army Chief was warmly received by Major General B.G.S. Fernando USP Hdmc psc and Senior Officers of the Regiment. He was accorded a Guard Turnout by the troops, followed by a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the parade square.
Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited the 2nd (V) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) at Kelanimulla and the 2nd (V) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC) at Katunayake on 24 February 2026.
Under the guidance of the Commander of the Army, the Directorate of Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU), conducted a welfare camp for disabled retired personnel as part of a series of ongoing welfare programmes on 24 February 2026 at the Headquarters of the 22 Infantry Division, Trincomalee. The initiative aimed to address the healthcare needs of Army veterans residing in the Trincomalee District.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, graced the inauguration ceremony of the ‘Masterminds Competition - 2026’ as the Chief Guest on 23 February 2026 at the Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF).
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, made an official visit to the School of Artillery on 20 February 2026.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Joint Services Language Training Institute, Kothmale, on 20 February 2026.
Army troops assisted the ‘Samanolasiri Haritha Wandana’ National Programme, organised as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, under the guidance of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, on 19 February 2026 at Nallathanniya.
The gold medal-winning team of the Sri Lanka Army, who brought honour at the 9th Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition (PATS) 2026, met Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, on 19 February 2026 at Army Headquarters.
Major General E.N. Kurukulasuriya RWP RSP psc, Commandant of the Joint Services Language Training School, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 18 February 2026, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 35 years.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, made an official visit to the Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) on 18 February 2026.