News Highlights
Army Inter-Regiment Elle Championship β 2025 Concludes Successfully
The Army Inter-Regiment Elle Championship β 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Army Elle Committee, concluded successfully at the Diyagama International Sports Complex on 12 December 2025, showcasing the talents of over 300 players representing twelve regiments of the Sri Lanka Army.
Troops Hand Over Recovered Valuables to Landslide Victim in Hanguranketha
Troops deployed under the 642 Infantry Brigade and attached to the Hanguranketha Divisional Secretariat (DS) Office for disaster relief duties handed over recovered personal belongings to a house owner whose residence was completely destroyed by a landslide.
UAE Disaster Rescue Team Commended for Humanitarian Service in Sri Lanka
The UAE Disaster Rescue Team, headed by Dr Hamoud Saeed Hareb Al Afari, Overall Head of the UAE Relief Team, and comprising 74 personnel, was formally commended for their outstanding humanitarian service rendered to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwa on 15 December 2025 at Heritance Hotel, Negambo.
Commander of the Army Felicitates Newly Promoted Major Generals
Major General G.D.J.C. Prematilaka USP ndc psc, Major General K.G.M.N. Seneviratne USP, Major General K.M.G. Bandaranayake USP ndc psc and Major General K.G.U.T. Jayasinghe, 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 15 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters.
The Indian Armyβs 60 Parachute Field Hospital Commended for Humanitarian Mission in Sri Lanka
The disaster relief medical assistance provided by the Indian Armyβs 60 Parachute Field Hospital in the wake of the devastating Ditwah Cyclone was formally commended on 14 December 2025 at the Army Cantonment, Panagoda, in recognition of its exceptional humanitarian impact and professional excellence.
Commander of the Army Inspects Ongoing Nation Building Activities Assists by the Army Troops in Security Forces (East) area
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, visited Security Forces (East) area on 13 and 14 December 2025 to inspect ongoing nation building activities being carried out with the assistance of Army troops.
Commander of the Army Commends Notable Service of Retiring Senior Officer
Major General J.K.R Jayakody RWP USP, Deputy Commander, Security Force Headquarters (West) and Colonel of the Regiment of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 12 December 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
Army Chief Graces the Graduation Ceremony of Logistics Staff Course No. 11
The Graduation Ceremony of the Logistics Staff Course (LSC) No. 11 was held at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) auditorium on 11 December 2025. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He was warmly welcomed by Brigadier R.T. Lokuthotahewa USP psc, Commandant of the Army School of Logistics (ASL).
Commander of the Army Visits Chilaw to Review Disaster Relief Operations
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, conducted a field visit to Chilaw on 10 December 2025 to inspect ongoing disaster relief efforts.
Book Authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka Launched
The book βArmy Commanderβs Promise to the Nation β I Shall Not Leave This War Behind to the Next Army Commanderβ, authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, was launched at a ceremony held yesterday (09 December) at the Defence Services College Auditorium in Colombo.
