News Highlights

A welfare programme was conducted with the aim of ensuring the well-being of serving personnel, retired members and the families of fallen war heroes, while addressing their needs and concerns.

Sri Lanka Army bade farewell to Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Army, on 20 June 2025 in a formal military ceremony.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka and Maldives, His Excellency Semih Lütfü Turgut, met the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, at Army Headquarters on 17th June 2025.

Under the guidance of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, the official website of the Sri Lanka Army, www.army.lk, one of the most frequently visited defence platforms in the country, has been re-designed to enhance user experience, marking a significant step forward in the Army’s digital transformation journey. The updated website will be live for viewers from 18 June 2025.

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, formally conferred the rank of Major General upon the newly promoted Senior Officers during a ceremony held on 16 June 2025, with the participation of their family members.

A solemn military funeral was held on Sunday (15) evening at the new crematorium of the General Cemetery, Borella, to bid farewell to the late General Hamilton Wanasinghe

Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited the 7th (Volunteer) Regiment of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) on 13 June 2025. Upon arrival, he was accorded a drive pass and warmly welcomed by Lieutenant Colonel M.W. Vishvamithra psc, the Commanding Officer of 7 (V) SLAC.

General Hamilton Wanasinghe (Retd) VSV USP ndc, a former Commander of the Army, passed away on 13 June 2025 after a brief illness at the Army Hospital, Narahenpita. He was 91 years old at the time of his demise.

Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited 2 (V) Sri Lanka Signal Corps, 3 (V) Military Intelligence Corps, and 3 (V) Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock on 12 June 2025, during his official visit to Security Force Headquarters (East).

Athletes who represented the country at the 26th Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, and delivered outstanding performances were commended by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, at the Army Headquarters on 09 June 2025.