Defender of the Nation
Major General H.P.I. Perera RWP RSP, Commander, Logistics Command, Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna) was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 17 December 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
The Board of Directors of Air Travel Services (Pvt) Limited convened on 15 December 2025 at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Movement. Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Deputy Chief of Staff, presided the meeting as the Head of the Board of Directors.
The Army Inter-Regiment Elle Championship – 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Army Elle Committee, concluded successfully at the Diyagama International Sports Complex on 12 December 2025, showcasing the talents of over 300 players representing twelve regiments of the Sri Lanka Army.
Troops deployed under the 642 Infantry Brigade and attached to the Hanguranketha Divisional Secretariat (DS) Office for disaster relief duties handed over recovered personal belongings to a house owner whose residence was completely destroyed by a landslide.
The UAE Disaster Rescue Team, headed by Dr Hamoud Saeed Hareb Al Afari, Overall Head of the UAE Relief Team, and comprising 74 personnel, was formally commended for their outstanding humanitarian service rendered to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwa on 15 December 2025 at Heritance Hotel, Negambo.
Major General G.D.J.C. Prematilaka USP ndc psc, Major General K.G.M.N. Seneviratne USP, Major General K.M.G. Bandaranayake USP ndc psc and Major General K.G.U.T. Jayasinghe, who were recently promoted to the rank of Major General, received the symbols of authority and best wishes from Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, during a formal courtesy call held on 15 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters.
The disaster relief medical assistance provided by the Indian Army’s 60 Parachute Field Hospital in the wake of the devastating Ditwah Cyclone was formally commended on 14 December 2025 at the Army Cantonment, Panagoda, in recognition of its exceptional humanitarian impact and professional excellence.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, visited Security Forces (East) area on 13 and 14 December 2025 to inspect ongoing nation building activities being carried out with the assistance of Army troops.
Major General J.K.R Jayakody RWP USP, Deputy Commander, Security Force Headquarters (West) and Colonel of the Regiment of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 12 December 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
The Graduation Ceremony of the Logistics Staff Course (LSC) No. 11 was held at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) auditorium on 11 December 2025. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He was warmly welcomed by Brigadier R.T. Lokuthotahewa USP psc, Commandant of the Army School of Logistics (ASL).