News Highlights
Chief of Staff Officially Visits Home of Sappers
Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE), paid an official visit to the Home of Sappers in Mattegoda on 18 July 2025.
Deputy Chief of Staff Makes First Visit to Yakkala
Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army and Chairman, Board of Management (BOM) of Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL), made his inaugural official visit to the RVAPL factory at Yakkala on 18 July 2025.
Sri Lanka Army Continues Medical Camp for Disabled Veterans in Uva Province
The Directorate of Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation in collaboration with Ranaviru Seva Authority organised a medical camp for differently-abled retired personnel on 30 July 2025 at Volunteer Force Training School, Diyathalawa. The initiative aimed to address the healthcare needs of Army veterans residing in the Uva Province.
Assistant Defence Advisor, High Commission of India to Sri Lanka Pays Courtesy Call on Chief of Staff
Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, SM, the Assistant Defence Advisor at the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, paid courtesy call on Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff, at the Office of the Chief of Staff on 17 July 2025.
Army Chief Graces the βFinger Swift 2025β Launch at Army HQ
βFinger Swift 2025β, organised by the Directorate of Information Technology, got underway on 16 July 2025 at the Army Headquarters. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
Army Chief Graces Certificates Awarding Ceremony of M2C Empowerment Initiative
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, graced the awarding ceremony of the βMilitary to Civil (M2C)β preparation and empowerment programme for Senior Officers, held at Army Headquarters on 14 and 15 July 2025. The event was coordinated by the Directorate of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitations.
Commander of the Army Graces Opening Ceremony of M2C Empowerment Initiative
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, graced the opening ceremony of the βMilitary to Civil (M2C)β preparation and empowerment programme for Senior Officers, held at Army Headquarters on 14 July 2025. The event was coordinated by the Directorate of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitations.
Sri Lanka Army Conducts Welfare Programme
A welfare programme was conducted with the aim of ensuring the well-being of serving personnel, while addressing their needs and concerns on 09 July 2025 at the Gajaba Regimental Centre.
DCOS Visits Army Hospital, Colombo
Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army, conducted an official visit to the Army Hospital, Colombo on 09 July 2025.
Commander of the Army Vests a New House in Senior Non-Commissioned Officer's Family in Rajanganaya
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, handed over the key of a newly constructed house to Staff Sergeant W.M.G.M. Mangala of the 5th (V) Battalion of the Gajaba Regiment (GR) in Rajanganaya on 09 July 2025, amidst religious blessings.