News Highlights
Army Chief Highlights Future Operating Environment; Strategic Foresight in Customary Address at DSCSC
Rahula College, Matara Donates Rs. 25 Million Worth of Relief Items to Support Army Efforts
The Old Boysβ Association of Rahula College, Matara extended its support to the Sri Lanka Armyβs ongoing disaster relief operations under the βRahal Sahana Saviyaβ project by donating relief items valued at over Rs. 25 million on 07 December 2025 at Army Headquarters.
Army Chief Visits Mahiyanganaya to Assess Flood and Landslide-Affected Areas
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, conducted a field visit to Mahiyanganaya on 06 December 2025 to inspect communities affected by the recent severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides.
Indian Army Hospital Supports Disaster Relief in Mahiyanganaya
A medical team comprising 73 personnel from Indian Army arrived in Sri Lanka on 02 December 2025 and has continued its support.
Commander of the Army Felicitates Newly Promoted Major Generals
Major General L.D. Perera RWP RSP USP and Major General H.A.I. Perera RWP RSP USP 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 05 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters.
Defence AttachΓ© of Germany to Sri Lanka Calls on Commander of the Army
Colonel Klaus Merkel, Defence AttachΓ© of Germany to Sri Lanka, along with Lieutenant Colonel Marco Hellgrewe, Assistant Defence AttachΓ© paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, at Army Headquarters on 05 December 2025.
Pakistanβs Humanitarian Assistance Team Strengthens Islandwide Relief Efforts
A Pakistan Humanitarian Assistance Team comprising 47 USAR personnel, accompanied by specially trained military dogs from the Pakistan K-9 Unit and a substantial consignment of relief goods, arrived aboard a C-130 aircraft in Sri Lanka on 03 December 2025 as part of Pakistanβs continued support for islandwide relief efforts.
Commander of the Army Visits 11 Infantry Division AOR to Assess Ongoing Disaster-Relief Efforts
The Commander of the Army visited the Area of Responsibility of the 11 Infantry Division to review the progress of ongoing disaster-relief operations.
NestlΓ© Sri Lanka Donates Rs. 8.5 Million Worth of Products to Army Relief Efforts
NestlΓ© Sri Lanka extended its support to the Sri Lanka Armyβs ongoing relief efforts by donating stocks of NescafΓ©, Nestea and Nestomalt products valued at over Rs. 8.5 million on 03 December 2025 at Army Headquarters.
Army Chief Commends Notable Service of Retiring Major General
Major General C. Kalutharaarachchi, Commander, Logistics Command, Army Headquarters and Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 03 December 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
