Defender of the Nation
The book launch ceremony for ‘Awasan Satane Awasan Sebala’ (Last Soldier of Last Battle), authored by Lieutenant Colonel E.A.A. Sujith Chaminda was held at the Army Headquarters on 08 July 2025. The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Major General W.A.U.S. Wanasekara RWP USP, Deputy General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 08 July 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished military career spanning 33 years.
Major General A.M.R. Abeysinghe ndc of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police, recently promoted to the rank of Major General, received his symbol of authority and greetings from Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, during a formal courtesy call held on 08 July 2025 at the Army Headquarters.
A felicitation ceremony was held to honour Major General Y.A.B.M. Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, upon his appointment as the 47th Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army, at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regimental Centre on 04 July 2025.
Major General D.K.S.K. Dolage USP nps psc, the 10th Chief of Staff produced by the Sri Lanka Engineers Corps(SLE) and the Colonel Commandant of the Corps of SLE, was ceremonially felicitated on Friday, 04th July 2025, at the Regimental Centre. This special occasion marked a moment of pride and unity as the Regiment came together to honour one of its most distinguished Senior Officers.
Major General U.L.J.S Perera RSP USP nps psc, Military Secretary of the Army Headquarters and the Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Corps of Military Police was invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, along with his family members on 04 July 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished military career spanning 34 years.
Major General E.M.M Fernando Hdmc Lsc AATO, the Commander, Logistics Command and Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps, was invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, along with his family members on 04 July 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished military career spanning 35 years.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, officially handed over a vehicle to Mihindu Seth Medura on 03 July 2025 during a brief ceremony held at the Army Headquarters.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army graced a ceremony to grant financial assistance from the Army Welfare Fund for the improvement of infrastructure facilities at Regimental Centres on 02 July 2025 at the Army Headquarters.
The Directorate of Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation in collaboration with 306 c Sinha Club organised a medical camp for disabled and serving military personnel on 27 June 2025 at Army Base Hospital, Kandy. The initiative aimed to address the healthcare needs of Army veterans residing in the Central Province.