The Munchee National Volleyball Championship 2026 was held on 17 February 2026 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo.
News Highlights
Two workers lost their lives in a tragic accident at a stone quarry in Liyangahawela on 14 February 2026. Following a request from the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) – Badulla, troops of 23rd Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment under 112 Infantry Brigade of the Sri Lanka Army were promptly deployed to assist rescue and recovery efforts alongside the Police and DMC officials.
The Sri Lanka Army marked a proud achievement at the Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition 2026, securing a gold medal for the second time and reaching a significant milestone in its international military engagements.
A preliminary awareness lecture on the Warriorpreneurship Programme, organised under the visionary leadership of Major General K.P. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Honourable Deputy Minister of Defence, was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, at the Army Headquarters on 11 February 2026.
Major General R.R.M.P.N.B. Bambaradeniya RWP RSP USP psc 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 11 February 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
The 12th Contingent of the Sri Lanka Army, scheduled to embark on its mission to serve at the Level-2 SRIMED Hospital under the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on 20 February 2026, presented a ceremonial salute to Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, at the SLAMC Regimental Headquarters in Werahera on 10 February 2026.
The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain (Navy) Armando Paolo SIMI, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, on 05 February 2026 at Army Headquarters.
Major General K.G.M.N. Seneviratne USP, Director General Personnel Administration, Army Headquarters, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 05 February 2026, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 33 years.
Major General L.S.D.N. Pathiratna RSP USP 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 05 February 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
The National Boxing Championship 2025 was successfully held at the Horana Municipal Council Grounds from 26 to 30 January 2026.