Troops at the Army Headquarters in Sri Jayawardenepura marked the first working day of the New Year 2026 with a simple yet meaningful ceremony.
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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.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, together with all ranks, extends warm Christmas and seasonal greetings to everyone. Wishing you a festive season filled with joy, laughter and plentiful blessings!
A coordinating conference aimed at enhancing the national response to the prevailing adverse weather conditions was held at Army Headquarters last night, headed by Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army.
The 81st Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony was solemnly commemorated today (16 November) at the Cenotaph War Memorial in Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo. This annual event, organized by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association in collaboration with the Armed Services, honoured the memory and sacrifices of Sri Lankan war heroes who laid down their lives in defence of the nation, in conflicts ranging from the First World War to the present day.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, was invited by the National Defence College (NDC) to deliver the Commander's Lecture themed “The Sri Lanka Army’s Role in National Security” on 05 November 2025.
The United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave 2025 was held in New Delhi, India, from 14 to 16 October 2025, hosted by the Indian Army. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army attended the conclave representing Sri Lanka.