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General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, along with his spouse, Mrs. Sunita Dwivedi concluded their official visit to Sri Lanka, which commenced on 06 January 2026. The visit marked a significant step towards further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and India.

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, together with his spouse, Mrs. Sunita Dwivedi, paid an official visit to the Army War College on 08 January 2026, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral military cooperation and professional military education.

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, along with a three member delegation, paid an official visit to the Army Headquarters on 07 January 2026.

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, arrived in Sri Lanka on 06 January 2026 with his spouse, Mrs. Sunita Dwivedi, on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations.

All Ranks of the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force have donated one day’s salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Troops at the Army Headquarters in Sri Jayawardenepura marked the first working day of the New Year 2026 with a simple yet meaningful ceremony.

The 100th Passing Out Parade (PoP) of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) was graced by His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army. The Sri Lanka Military Academy in Diyatalawa honoured Mother Lanka on 21 December 2025 by commissioning 240 Officer Cadets.

The final presentation of officer cadets belonging to Intake 93, 94B, SC 21 C and SC 23, Lady 20, 62(V), and Lady (V) 19 was held on 20 December 2025 at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, marking the culmination of their academic and military training.

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, attended the graduation ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Course No-19, held on 16 December 2025 at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre.

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, conveys his warmest New Year 2026 greetings to all members of the Army, extending his best wishes for success and prosperity in the year ahead.