Defender of the Nation
The Opening Ceremony of Exercise Mithra Shakthi 2025 was ceremonially held on 10 November 2025 at the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Belagavi (Belgaum), Karnataka, India, marking the commencement of the long-standing bilateral military training exercise between the Sri Lanka Army and the Indian Army.
The 11th edition of the Sri Lanka–India bilateral military exercise “Exercise Mithra Shakti” is scheduled to be held from 10 to 23 November 2025 at the Foreign Training Node (FTN), Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
The joint tactical counter-terrorist exercise “Wolverine Path 2025” between the Sri Lanka Army and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation concluded successfully on 04 November 2025 at the Army Training School, Maduruoya, marking the first-ever field training collaboration between the two nations.
The military funeral of the late Brigadier D.C.J.W. Jayasekara (Retd) of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment took place at the crematorium of St. Theresa’s Church, Kelaniya, on 04 November 2025.
The Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) conducted a Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony on 05 November 2025 at the SLLI Regimental Centre, amidst military traditions, paying tribute to the gallant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the 144th Anniversary celebrations of the Regiment.
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Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, officially visited the Security Forces (Central) on 01 November 2025 to inspect the operational readiness as well as administrative and logistic preparedness.
The Sri Lanka Army Civilian Benevolent Association held its Annual Meeting at the Public Library, Colombo, on 31 October 2025. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
Major General T.H.D.S.R Thirimanne USP, Major General N.A.M.P Nagahawatta RSP, Major General T.N.K Perera, Major General K.V.I.L Jayaweera USP, Major General S.J Kariyakarawana RWP RSP USP, Major General P.N Wickramasinghe, and Major General M.P.K.L Amarasinghe WWV RWP RSP ndc, 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 31 October 2025 at the Army Headquarters.
Troops of the 9th Regiment of the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) and the 3rd Regiment of the Engineer Services Regiment (ESR) successfully completed the construction of a new Dhamma School building at Sevanapitiya Sama Viharaya and handed over on 26 October 2025.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, commended Sri Lanka Army athletes for their exceptional performances at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025 held in Ranchi, India. The event brought immense pride to the nation and the Sri Lanka Army, as the athletes secured an impressive tally of 12 gold, 8 silver and 7 bronze medals.