Defender of the Nation
The Sri Lankan military contingent that participated in the 11th edition of the Sri Lanka–India bilateral military exercise, Exercise Mithra Shakti, returned to the island on 22 November 2025 after successfully completing the programme conducted from 10 to 22 November 2025 at the Foreign Training Node (FTN) in Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
The Vijayabahu Infantry Seminar – 2025 was conducted at the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) Headquarters in Boyagane on 22 November 2025, under the patronage of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army.
Severe flooding in Galle and Matara districts due to adverse weather prompted the Sri Lanka Army to provide vital transport support to Advanced Level candidates, ensuring they reached their examination centres without delay.
Major General G.L.S.W Liyanage USP nps psc, Chief Signal Officer of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Signal Corps, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 19 November 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished military career spanning over 35 years.
2025-11-17
Major General K.V.N.P Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), undertook his maiden visit to the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Training School (SLAVFTS) on 14 November 2025.
2025-11-17
Major General K.V.N.P Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, paid an official visit to the 2 Sri Lanka Rifle Corps (2 SLRC) on 15 November 2025.
Major General K.V.I.L. Jayaweera USP, Commander, Commando Brigade, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 13 November 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished military career spanning over 33 years.
Major General M.W.A.R.C Wijesuriya RSP USP ndc, General Officer Commanding of 21 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 13 November 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
2025-11-12
The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), in collaboration with Lions International District 306 D6, launched a large-scale charitable programme titled “Weights of Hearts in Need Cherished by the Hands of Compassion” on 10 November 2025 at the Headquarters, SLAVF.
The Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) convened its 3rd Quarter Review Meeting at the Chief of Staff Office on 11 November 2025 to evaluate ongoing anti-corruption initiatives and finalise preparations for International Anti-Corruption Day, scheduled for 09 December 2025.