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The nationwide initiative to renovate 1,000 schools under the “Clean Sri Lanka” project officially commenced today (20 February) at WP/HO/Ilukowita Junior School, Ilukowita. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

The Sri Lanka Army is hosting a two-day training programme for trainers of the "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative at the Regimental Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry in Panagoda on 18 and 19 February 2025.

The Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) celebrated its 80th anniversary on 16 February at the Tamarind Banquet Hall in Delgoda.

The 8th Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) commenced with an inaugural ceremony at the Galadari Hotel Colombo on 14th February 2025 under the theme "Advancing Military Healthcare Excellence Innovation and Global Impact." The event serves as a platform to enhance military-civil cooperation and foster greater interaction among experts in military medicine.

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, paid a formal courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism, Hon. Vijitha Herath, at his office in Colombo on 07th February 2025.

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on 6th February 2025 at the Presidential Secretariat.

Sri Lanka's 77th National Independence Day was celebrated on 04th February 2025 at the Independence Square in Colombo under the theme “Nawa Punaruda Yugayaka Arabuma” (Let’s Join the National Renaissance). The ceremony was presided by His Excellency the President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, accompanied by the Honourable Prime Minister and a distinguished gathering of multi-religious leaders, Diplomats, Ministers, Military Officers, Civil Dignitaries and invitees.

Here follows the message of Commander of the Army:

"The 77th Independence Day celebrations will undoubtedly usher in a new era for the nation," stated the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Hon. Dr. A.H.M.H Abayarathna, today (Jan 30). "Guided by the forward-thinking vision of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, this year's celebrations will mark the beginning of efforts to establish a political, social and economic environment that upholds and ensures citizens' rights while empowering them."

The Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) held a historic ceremony to induct Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, into its prestigious Wall of Fame at the DSCSC premises.