News Highlights
Army Chief Visits Army Hospital, Colombo
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, visited the Army Hospital, Colombo, on 10 September 2025.
Sri Lanka Army Dominates 13th Defence Services Motorcycling Championship
The Sri Lanka Army secured the overall championship at the 13th Defence Services Motorcycling Championship, held on 11 September 2025 at the Gajaba Super Cross Track, Saliyapura.
Directorate of Veteransβ Affairs & Rehabilitation Conducts Military to Civilian (M2C) Programme for Non-Commissioned Officers
The Directorate of Veteransβ Affairs & Rehabilitation conducted the βMilitary to Civilian (M2C): Preparing and Empowering Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers for Life Beyond Serviceβ programme on 09 September 2025 at the Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Light Infantry.
Army Chief Commends Notable Service of Retiring Senior Officer
Major General H.T.W. Vidyananda RWP RSP USP, General Officer Commanding, 12 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 09 September 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished military career spanning over 33 years.
Army Chief Attends Religious Observances on Binara Poya Day
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, attended a religious programme organised by the Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 07 September 2025 at Sri Bodhirajaramaya Temple, Panagoda, in line with Binara Poya Day.
Special Forces Soldier Risks His Life to Save Three Victims in Ravana Falls Bus Accident
Amid the tragic bus accident that occurred at Ravana Falls on the EllaβWellawaya road last evening (04), Lance Corporal W.M.V.M. Bandara, a soldier of the 2nd Regiment of Special Forces who was on leave, voluntarily displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing three lives, despite sustaining a severe head injury during the mission.
Army Troops Swiftly Assist in Rescue Operations Following Ella Bus Accident
A tragic accident occurred at around 9.20 p.m. yesterday (04) when a private bus skidded off the EllaβWellawaya road near Ella Mount Heaven hotel at the 15th Mile Post, Ravana Falls, and plunged into a deep precipice.
Army Chief Attends Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Art and Literature Competition
The Directorate of Veteransβ Affairs and Rehabilitation organised a certificate awarding ceremony of the Art and Literature Competition on 04 September 2025 at Army Headquarters.
Commander of the Army Attends Dhamma Sermon Organised by SFHQ (West)
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, attended a Dhamma Sermon organised by the Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 04 September 2025 at the Sri Bodhirajaramaya Temple premises in Panagoda.
Commandant of the Volunteer Force Visits 2 SLAPC and 10 SLNG
Major General K.V.N.P Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited 2 Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps (2 SLAPC) and 10 Sri Lanka National Guard (10 SLNG) on 4 September 2025.
