Defender of the Nation
Major General B.I Assalaratchi USP psc ptsc was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 28th January 2025, accompanied by his family members, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army.
The recently promoted Major Generals of the Sri Lanka Army paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 27th January 2025.
The Army Elle Team emerged victorious in the Defence Services Games (DSG) Elle Tournament 2025, securing the championship for the fourth consecutive year.
Under the guidance of Commander of the Army and supervision of Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, the Commandant (Overlooking) of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), a classical music therapy session was conducted on 21st January 2025 at the Rendezvous Ground pavilion as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” campaign.
The military funeral of the late Brigadier N.G.G.S Thilakarathne (Retd) of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR), who served the country for over 32 years, was held on Monday (20 January) afternoon at the Mahaiyawa Cemetery.
The Sri Lanka Army, under the guidance of the Commander of the Army, has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the well-being of its veterans by organising a medical camp for disabled military personnel. This significant initiative is scheduled to take place from 20th to 24th January 2025 at Ranaviru Sevana, Ragama, to address the healthcare needs of Army veterans in and around the Colombo province.
Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE), addressed Senior Officers and Officers of the Corps on 20th January 2025 at the Home of Sappers, Mattegoda.
Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Commandant (Overlooking) of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited the 5th (V) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry, 2nd (V) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, 4th (V) Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps, and the 1st Sri Lanka Rifle Corps on 16th January 2025.
Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, the Commandant (Overlooking) of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited the 3rd (Volunteer) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (3 (V) SLSR) on 14th January 2025.
The 2024 National Beach Sepaktakraw Championship, organised by the Sri Lanka National Sepaktakraw Association, concluded on 19th January 2025 at Mount Lavinia Beach. The Sri Lanka Army men's and women's Sepaktakraw teams emerged victorious in both the men's and women's events.