News Highlights
Defence Dignitary Calls on Commander of the Army
Colonel Hassan Amir, Defence Advisor of the Maldives to Sri Lanka and the Non-Resident Defence Advisor cross-accredited to Australia, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, this morning (10 April) at the Army Headquarters.
SLAVF Marks its 144th Anniversary
The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) proudly celebrated its 144th Anniversary on 01 April 2025 amidst religious and military formalities under the guidance of Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, Commandant of the SLAVF.
Commander of the Army Visits SLAVF
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, made an official visit to the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) on 08 April 2025.
SLAVF Hosts Inter Regiment Volleyball Championship - 2025
Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force successfully concluded the βSri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Inter Regiment Volleyball Championship β 2025β on 28 March 2025, at the Sri Lanka Army Indoor Stadium, Panagoda.
Pakistan High Commissioner and Defence AttachΓ© Call on Commander of the Army
Major General (R) Faheem Ul Aziz, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka and Colonel Muhammad Farooq, psc, Defence Adviser at the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, this afternoon (08 April) at the Army Headquarters.
Commander of the Army Commends Retiring Major Generalβs Notable Service
Major General K.M.N. Kulasekara RWP RSP psc was invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 08 April 2025, along with his family members, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished career spanning 35 years.
Commander of the Army Graces Sinhala and Tamil New Year Celebrations at Abhimansala - II
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army together with Mrs. Swendrini Dissanayake, President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) graced the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival held at Abhimansala - II Wellness Resort, Kamburupitiya on 06 April 2025.
Tri-Service Troops Deploy to Assist Emergency Response Efforts in Myanmar
A contingent of Tri-Service troops departed from Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, on 05 April 2025 to assist in emergency response efforts in Myanmar following a recent earthquake.
Defence Services Tennis Tournament β 2025 Concludes with Prize Awarding Ceremony
The Prize Awarding Ceremony of the Defence Services Tennis Tournament β 2025 was held on 04 April 2025 at the Army Tennis Courts, Narahenpita. The tournament was organized by the Sri Lanka Army Tennis Committee with the participation of players representing the Tri-Forces.
Commander of the Air Force Pays Courtesy Call on Army Chief
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal V.B. Edirisinghe WWV, RWP, RSP and three Bars, USP, fndu(China), psc, qhi, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, at Army Headquarters on 04 April 2025.
