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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.

The military funeral of the late Brigadier I.H.S. Wijesena (Retd) of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment was held at the General Cemetery, Pussella, on 02 January 2026.

The Sri Lanka Army formally launched the electronic version of the Sri Lanka Army Code of Conduct at a programme held at the Multifunctional Hall, Army Headquarters on 31 December 2025. The event was organised by the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) as part of the Army’s continuing efforts to strengthen institutional integrity, ethical discipline, and professional accountability across all ranks.

Major General A.M.C.P. Wijayaratne RWP RSP nps psc, the Director General, Directorate of Research Concept and Doctrine, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 30 December 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 35 years.

Major General W.M.A.B. Wijekoon USP ndc, General Officer Commanding of the 55 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 29 December 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army following a distinguished military career spanning over 33 years.

Major General D.K.R.N Silva RSP USP psc, who was recently elevated to his present rank, 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 29 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters.

Staff Sergeant K.M.C.S. Kulasekara USP of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) secured first place in the Drill Instructor Course No. 134.

Major General D.S. Jayawardana RSP ndc, who was recently elevated to his present rank, 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 25 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters.

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, paid visits to Abhimansala 2 in Kamburupitiya, Ranaviru Sevana in Ragama and Mihindu Seth Medura in Attidiya in 23 December 2025, in keeping with the spirit of Christmas and goodwill.