Defender of the Nation
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.
In line with the 78th Independence Day celebrations on 04 February 2026, the Sri Lanka Army promoted a total of 9158 Other Ranks from both the Regular and Volunteer Forces to their respective next ranks.
Major General C. D. Wickramanayake WV RSP ndc, 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 03 February 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
The Inter Regiment Football Tournament was successfully conducted on 31 January 2026 at the Rugger Ground, Panagoda. The event was graced by Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, as the Chief Guest.
The High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Matthew Duckworth, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, on 30 January 2026 at Army Headquarters.