Defender of the Nation
The National Tug of War Championship 2026 was successfully held on 25 January 2026 at the Salgadu Grounds in Anuradhapura. The championship was conducted by the Sri Lanka Tug of War Federation with the participation of athletes representing 28 tug of war sport clubs.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, paid an official visit to Ranaviru Sevana – Ragama on 28 January 2026.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, graced the Experience Sharing Workshop of the Special Infantry Operations Course No. 78, held at the Regimental Centre of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Panagoda, on 22 January 2026. The Special Infantry Operations Course is designed to enhance soldiers’ endurance, strategic thinking, and small-team operational capabilities.
Major General J.D Samarasekara RSP USP ndc psc, the Deputy General Officer Commanding of Headquarters, 11 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 20 January 2026, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 33 years.
A delegation from the Nepal Army Command and Staff College paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, on 19 January 2026 at Army Headquarters.
Major General K.A.N. Rasika Kumara ndc psc, Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Engineer Services, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 13 January 2026, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 35 years.
In line with the Sri Lanka Army restructuring process, a comprehensive awareness programme on modern Human Resource Management (HRM) practices was conducted on 07 January 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
Major General K.L.I. Karunanayaka RWP RSP ndc and Major General K.P.P. Karunanayaka, who were recently promoted to their present rank, received the symbol 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 05 January 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
The military funeral of the late Brigadier R.P. Munipura (Retd) RWP RSP of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment was conducted with full military honours, in accordance with military traditions, at the Sepala Crematorium, Kelaniya, on 04 January 2026.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, attended a religious programme organised by the Sri Lanka Army Buddhist Association on 03 January 2026 at the Sri Bodhirajaramaya Temple, Panagoda, in line with Duruthu Poya Day.