Defender of the Nation
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, visited the Polonnaruwa General Hospital today (09) to inquire about the well-being of the military personnel injured in the helicopter accident that occurred during a demonstration of the Passing-Out Parade scheduled to be held today (09) at the Sri Lanka Army Special Forces Training School, Maduruoya.
Making an official high-level visit aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations and defence collaborations the Japanese Minister of Defence Hon. Nakatani Gen arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday (May 03).
The Republic of Korea Navy’s destroyer ‘Kang Gam Chan’ received a ceremonial welcome on its arrival at the Port of Colombo today (Apr 22). The ship is making an official visit to the country.
Embracing the spirit of the forthcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2025 with traditional flair, the Army Headquarters organised a festive celebration on 09 April 2025 at the Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Light Infantry.
Major General K.P.A. Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Deputy Minister of Defence, together with Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, attended the Combat Engineers Symposium - 2025, held on 03 April 2025 at the Grand Maitland, Colombo 07.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the Army Colours Night 2025, held on 01st April 2025 at the Grand Maitland, Colombo 07.
On 24 March 2025, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, commenced a two day visit of the Jaffna Peninsula.
The 16th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) is set to embark on its peacekeeping mission under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). They presented a ceremonial salute to Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, at the parade ground of the Gajaba Regiment (GR) on 22nd March 2025.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, attended to lay the cornerstone for a new housing project in Poonagala, Bandarawela, on 15 March 2025. The initiative, undertaken by the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, will be carried out by troops of the 11 Engineer Service Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, graced the Sports Meet of Nalanda Buddhist College, Kandy, as the Chief Guest on 4th March 2025.