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Army Headquarters Marks World Environment Day 2025

To mark the World Environment Day, a special programme was held on 05 June 2025 at Army Headquarters under the theme ‘Ending Plastic Pollution’, in line with the Clean Sri Lanka initiative. This initiative aims to promote an environmentally friendly and sustainable society. Accordingly, the week from 30 May to 05 June 2025 was designated as the Environment Week.

2025-06-05 16:55:35

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Newly-Promoted Major Generals Receive Symbols of Authority

2025-06-16 19:57:42

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, formally conferred the rank of Major General upon the newly promoted Senior Officers during a ceremony held on 16 June 2025, with the participation of their family members.

Military Ceremonials Bid Farewell to Late General Hamilton Wanasinghe (Retd) VSV USP ndc

2025-06-16 19:54:42

A solemn military funeral was held on Sunday (15) evening at the new crematorium of the General Cemetery, Borella, to bid farewell to the late General Hamilton Wanasinghe (Retd) VSV USP ndc, one of the former Commanders of the Army.

Commandant of SLAVF Visits 7 (V) SLAC

2025-06-14 17:58:05

Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited the 7th (Volunteer) Regiment of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) on 13 June 2025. Upon arrival, he was accorded a drive pass and warmly welcomed by...

General Hamilton Wanasinghe (Retd) VSV USP ndc Passes Away

2025-06-13 13:43:23

General Hamilton Wanasinghe (Retd) VSV USP ndc, a former Commander of the Army, passed away on 13 June 2025 after a brief illness at the Army Hospital, Narahenpita. He was 91 years old at the time of his demise.

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New General Officer Commanding of 21 Infantry Division Assumes Duties

2025-06-16 15:54:59

Major General M.W.A.R.C Wijesuriya RSP USP ndc assumed duties as the 43rd General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 21 Infantry Division amidst religious blessings and military formalities...

Army Intelligence Troops and STF Seize Kerala Cannabis Worth Rs. 400 Lakh in Joint Operation

2025-06-16 15:54:46

In a successful joint operation, the Army Intelligence troops and the Police Special Task Force (STF), Nelliadi seized a large consignment of Kerala cannabis valued at approximately...

13th Defence Services Boxing Championship 2025

2025-06-16 15:54:34

The 13th Defence Services Boxing Championship – 2025 was held at the Air Force Indoor Stadium, Katunayake, with the participation of the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force.

513 Infantry Brigade Organises Blood Donation Programme

2025-06-16 15:54:21

A blood donation programme was conducted by the 513 Infantry Brigade in collaboration with the Blood Bank of the Cancer Hospital, Thelippalai on 09 June 2025 at the Cultural Hall in Karukampanai.