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  • Russian Military Delegation Meets Army Chief

    2025-01-27 19:58:50

    Russian Military Delegation Meets Army Chief

    Major General Alexander Ivanovich Zinchenko, Deputy Chief of the Main Directorate for International Military Cooperation of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, along with his delegation, met Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, at the Army Headquarters on 27th January 2025.

  • Commander of the Army Receives Blessings from Venerable Nayaka Thero

    2025-01-20 13:03:51

    Commander of the Army Receives Blessings from Venerable Nayaka Thero

    Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, along with Mrs. Swendrini Rodrigo, President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU), received blessings from the Most Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the Gangaramaya Temple, on 19th January 2025 after assuming his duties.

  • Sri Lanka Artillery Honours the Army Chief

    2025-01-18 16:00:48

    Sri Lanka Artillery Honours the Army Chief

    The Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery hosted a grand felicitation parade on 17th January 2025 to honour Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the newly appointed 25th Commander of the Army. Lieutenant General Lasantha

  • 'Engage in your national duty with strong self-discipline and true commitment' - Acting Minister of Defence

    2025-01-17 15:20:32

    'Engage in your national duty with strong self-discipline and true commitment' - Acting Minister of Defence

    ‘To recover from the present crisis faced by the country, we should take up our duty with a strong sense of self-discipline and true commitment and must act with responsibility and accountability’ stated Acting Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) while speaking during his visit to the Army Hospital in Colombo, yesterday (Jan 16).

  • Army Chief Pays Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister

    2025-01-16 19:54:19

    Army Chief Pays Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister

    Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, paid a formal courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at her office in Colombo on 16th January 2025.

  • Commander of the Army Visits Asgiriya Monastery to Receive Blessings

    2025-01-15 12:35:06

    Commander of the Army Visits Asgiriya Monastery to Receive Blessings

    Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, together with Mrs. Swendrini Rodrigo, President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU), paid a courtesy visit to the Asgiriya Monastery on 14th January 2025 in line with longstanding traditions. During this significant occasion, he had the esteemed privilege of meeting the Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Mahanayake Thero, the Most Ven. Mahanayaka Thero of the Asgiriya chapter of Siam Nikaya.

  • May the Celebration of 'Thai Pongal' Bring Forth Abundant Wealth, Good Health, and Prosperity to You!

    2025-01-14 00:00:46

    May the Celebration of 'Thai Pongal' Bring Forth Abundant Wealth, Good Health, and Prosperity to You!

    Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, together with all Senior Officers, Officers, Other Ranks and members of the civil staff, extends heartfelt wishes to all Hindu devotees across our beloved Mother Lanka on this auspicious and joyous occasion of the Hindu faith - a Very Happy 'Thai Pongal' festival.

  • Army Chief Pays Courtesy Call on the Secretary of Defence

    2025-01-08 15:46:49

    Army Chief Pays Courtesy Call on the Secretary of Defence

    Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP psc IG, the newly appointed Commander of the Army, paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) WWV, RWP and two Bars, RSP and Bar, USP, MMSc (Strat Stu- China), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), fndu (China), psc at the Ministry of Defence on 08 January 2025.

  • Honouring Age-old Traditions, Army Chief Pays Homage to Sri Dalada Maligawa & Malwatte Prelates

    2025-01-04 21:50:05

    Honouring Age-old Traditions, Army Chief Pays Homage to Sri Dalada Maligawa & Malwatte Prelates

    Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP psc IG, the newly appointed Commander of the Army, visited 'Sri Dalada Maligawa (the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic)' in Kandy on 04 January 2025. The visit marked the Commander’s first visit to Sri Dalada Maligawa since assuming the office as the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army.

  • Commander of the Army Pays a Courtesy Call on Deputy Minister of Defence

    2025-01-03 12:09:31

    Commander of the Army Pays a Courtesy Call on Deputy Minister of Defence

    Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP psc IG, the newly appointed Commander of the Army, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General K.P.A. Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, on 02 January 2025 at his office.