Major General Dinesh Udugama of the Gajaba Regiment assumed duties as the 70th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army at the Army Headquarters today (05).

According to the Sri Lanka Army, with religious observances taking precedence, the newly appointed Chief of Staff assumed duties at the Chief of Staff Office, with senior officers of the Sri Lanka Army attending the occasion.

Major General Dinesh Udugama, an old boy of St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy, served as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army prior to this appointment. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Army personnel rescued residents stranded by floodwaters in Kotagala and the Blackwater area of Ginigathhena last afternoon as heavy rains continued to impact parts of the country.

Authorities continue to urge the public in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and follow official safety instructions. (Newswire)

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Major General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. 

With this appointment, he will also be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General.

An alumnus of St. Servatius’ College, Matara, Nilantha Premaratne previously served as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army. 

He joined the Army under Intake No. 34 and has also held the role of Army Media Spokesman during his career. (Newswire)

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Another contingent of 1,132 personnel from the Sri Lanka Army and the Police Special Task Force is set to depart for United Nations peacekeeping operations, marking the largest single deployment of Sri Lankan forces to date.

The contingent comprises 900 Army personnel drawn from various regiments, 189 STF officers, and for the first time in Sri Lanka’s military history, 43 female Army personnel specially trained in demining and explosive ordnance disposal.

The battalion has been equipped with armoured vehicles, locally manufactured Uni Buffel vehicles, and two specialised bulletproof vehicles provided by the Presidential Security Division.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joined the ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Infantry Regimental Centre in Panagoda this morning to extend his best wishes to the departing forces. It was the first occasion on which a Sri Lankan President personally attended such a send‑off.

Addressing the gathering, the President said the deployment demonstrates to the world that Sri Lanka possesses forces ready to stand for the protection, democracy, and human rights of oppressed people wherever they may be. 

He described the mission as a source of pride and honour for the nation, adding that while Sri Lanka may not become the wealthiest country, it can become one of the most respected and dignified.

The President emphasized that all personnel carry the pride of the nation on their shoulders and urged them to safeguard Sri Lanka’s honour and dignity by performing their duties with dedication and professionalism.

The contingent is scheduled to deploy to Haiti in August as part of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), supporting international efforts to restore peace and stability in the crisis‑hit nation.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s full speech:

We know that all of you gathered here today are preparing to undertake an extremely important mission in the service of world peace, carrying with you the reputation and pride of our nation. What is it that you take with you as you leave our country? First and foremost, we believe that you depart bearing the honour and dignity of Sri Lanka upon your shoulders. Each of you carries a profound responsibility to safeguard our motherland, its esteem and its pride in the course of your duties. This is because we must transform our country into one that enjoys great international respect and prestige. We all understand one thing: we may not become the richest nation in the world. However, we can become one of the world’s most dignified and honourable nations. 

To achieve that, there are many tasks that we must undertake and fulfil. In doing so, we know that we must build a state whose economy does not collapse in the manner we have experienced before. When a country suffers economic collapse, its pride, reputation and dignity are also diminished in the eyes of the international community. If we are a nation unable to repay its debts, if we are a nation that has gone bankrupt, then we become a state that has lost its self-respect. Therefore, one of our greatest challenges is determining how to transform Sri Lanka into a strong and resilient economy.

In that regard, I believe we have already achieved several significant successes. One of them is that our economy has developed the capacity to withstand internal shocks, including floods, cyclones and other disasters. You are aware that cyclone Ditwah that struck during the November–December period last year became one of the most economically devastating cyclones in Sri Lanka’s recent history. That was an internal challenge. Yet we possessed the capability to build an economy strong enough to confront such an internal crisis. As a result, we were able to allocate Rs. 500 billion for recovery without printing new money or obtaining fresh loans. Consequently, by January, February and March, our economy remained stable and continued to record growth. Had that not been the case, we would not have achieved an economic growth rate of 5.1 per cent. Our ability to respond swiftly was made possible by the economic strength we had built.

Similarly, with the recent conflict in the Middle East, many people began to speculate that our country would once again come to a standstill. There were discussions about possible fuel shortages, power cuts, import restrictions and the suspension of vehicle imports, among many other concerns. Yet, in response to the impact of that conflict, we allocated Rs. 100 billion, to provide relief to the people. What does this demonstrate? It shows that we have strengthened an economy capable of withstanding internal shocks.

I believe our principal challenge now lies in how we respond to external shocks. How do we mitigate the effects on our economy arising from wars and conflicts elsewhere in the world? To address this, I believe we require a strategic plan. 

We have engaged in extensive discussions on this matter and have already taken a number of important steps towards preparing ourselves for such external disruptions.

Your service, as you depart today, is in the interest of both our nation and global peace.

Next, if a nation is to attain true dignity and honour, the rule of law and the supremacy of law must be firmly established. Every citizen must respect the law and submit to it. However, our country long maintained a culture in which certain groups neither feared the law nor obeyed it. They possessed the means to evade justice through their wealth and influence. How can a nation achieve international respect, honour and prestige under such circumstances? A country cannot progress when one law applies to the wealthy and powerful and another to the poor and vulnerable.

Therefore, I firmly believe that one of the most important foundations of national dignity and honour is breathing life into the principle that all are equal before the law. Society must have confidence that the law will be applied equally to everyone whenever wrongdoing occurs. Internationally, Sri Lanka must be recognised as a country that respects the rule of law.

I believe that we have already taken considerable strides in this regard. We are building a state in which everyone is subject to the law. This is not easy, because old habits and entrenched influences continue to exert pressure. Nevertheless, we remain determined to establish the principle that every person must be accountable under the law.

In that endeavour, our armed forces and our Special Task Force have a vital role to play. We have every confidence that you will fulfil the unique responsibility entrusted to you in upholding the rule of law and the authority of the state in our country.

At the same time, we must safeguard the freedom of our citizens. No citizen of this nation should have to live in fear of those who govern them.

Yet, for a long period, the citizens of our country did live in fear of their rulers. A nation cannot move forward under such circumstances. A state cannot progress when its people live in fear of, and in subservience to, those in power. What, then, must we do? Citizens must have the right to criticise those who govern them. They must have the right to organise themselves in defence of their rights in opposition to the governing authorities. If the people have entrusted us with the office of President, then the people have the right to question me. We must build a state that safeguards such freedoms and human rights. That is an essential foundation for a nation’s progress and for earning an honourable reputation in the world.

In this regard, we know that our armed forces and our distinguished officers have rendered immense service to our country over many years. However, there have at times been reports, both domestically and internationally, raising certain doubts concerning some aspects of that service. 

Nevertheless, I wish to state clearly that, from the ordinary soldier at the lowest rank to the Commander of the Army and from the police constable on the ground to the Inspector General of Police, if any action has been taken in defence of this country, its people and the security of the state, then we, as a government, are duty-bound to protect and uphold every such action. If anyone, anywhere, has carried out duties in the interests of national security, the freedom of our people and the protection of the state, then we have a responsibility to protect all those who stood in support of those efforts.

At the same time, we also have a responsibility to investigate any actions that may have harmed the reputation of our armed forces or undermined their responsibilities in pursuit of the ambitions of a small group. If, in furtherance of the interests of a very small faction, things inappropriate for the armed forces have been done, or acts have been committed that fall outside what is expected of them, then, for the sake of the reputation of the military, the protection of victims and the dignity of our nation, we are prepared to act and indeed we must act. None of this constitutes personal vengeance or political persecution. We must rebuild a strong and respected reputation for our armed forces.

If a small group, in pursuit of narrow interests, has abandoned the honour, values and commitment that the military owes to the people and to the state, then I believe that, for the sake of the dignity and reputation of the armed forces themselves, such matters must be investigated, examined and made known to society. Our honour does not rest upon burying crimes in the sand; it rests solely upon conducting proper investigations and bringing the truth to light. That is the conviction we hold. Therefore, I believe that the mission upon which you are about to embark today is one of immense responsibility. It will bring honour and prestige to our country.

The people of Haiti are facing an internal crisis that requires the easing of conflict, the safeguarding of their fundamental rights and the creation of an opportunity for them to choose a strong government through democratic elections. What has happened there is that the state itself has found it difficult to protect its own democracy, freedom and the lives of its citizens. Consequently, the United Nations has had to intervene. For what purpose? To uphold the freedom, democracy and human rights of the people of that country.  

So, for what purpose are you departing today? You are leaving Sri Lanka to help safeguard the freedoms, democracy and rights of the citizens of another nation. What a source of pride and honour this is for us as a country. You are setting out from Sri Lanka to uphold the freedom of the people of another land. You are departing to strengthen democracy in another country. You are leaving to protect the rights of another people. You are going to safeguard the lives of citizens in another nation. I believe this is among the highest honours and greatest sources of pride that we can attain as a country. 

You are demonstrating to the world that we possess an armed force and a Special Task Force that are prepared to stand for the protection, democracy and human rights of oppressed people wherever they may be in the world. That is of great importance. Moreover, Sri Lanka has, for many years, served alongside United Nations peacekeeping forces and on every occasion has earned distinction and respect. Today, you depart bearing the honour of a nation that has long performed its duties within UN peacekeeping missions with exemplary discipline and professionalism. Your predecessors and the contingents that served before you protected that honour in those lands. I believe that, as you prepare to depart for Haiti, you carry with you not only the honour of the nation but also the reputation of your senior officers. Therefore, you are setting out to safeguard both the dignity of the country and the esteem of those who served before you.

Your parents, too, must feel immense pride. If there is a profession in this country that exemplifies discipline, it is the military and the police service. Generally speaking, a tendency has emerged among the younger generation to shy away from disciplined professions. Many are more attracted to unstructured lifestyles and less inclined towards orderly and regulated forms of work. Consequently, many young people today show a preference for informal employment rather than careers founded upon discipline and structure.

It is in such circumstances that you chose to join the armed forces and the Special Task Force of Sri Lanka, embracing a life of discipline. Your uniform, your appearance, your grooming, the time at which you rise and your daily duties are all governed by a structured code of conduct. Your parents have entrusted their children to a profession founded upon discipline and they must undoubtedly take great pride in that. The uniform you wear represents the honour and dignity of our nation and the fact that their child wears it is a source of great distinction for the country.

Moreover, your role becomes especially significant in times of war or disaster. Whenever a disaster occurs, the first person I contact is the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence. Whether it was the recent fire at an elderly care home in Horana, a building fire, or the emergence of instability or conflict, it is to the Defence Secretary that we turn. Not only during natural disasters such as landslides and floods, but even in times of conflict, is it upon you that we first rely. We have great confidence that you will respond swiftly and take the necessary action.

Your parents have raised and guided you to become the professionals we need whenever disaster strikes this country. We need young people who are prepared to work to help the nation recover from any calamity. That, too, is a source of immense pride for parents. Today, you are not only protecting the freedom, democracy, and human rights of your own motherland, but are also departing to stand for the security and liberty of the people of another country. Reflect for a moment on how proud your parents must be that their child is travelling far from home to serve in defence of the safety and well-being of another people. It is a tremendous honour and source of pride for parents and equally a matter of national pride.

Therefore, this moment of your departure is an occasion on which all of us feel renewed respect and admiration for you. My final appeal to you is this: remember that you carry our national flag upon your shoulders. In every duty you perform and in every step you take, this motherland and your parents are watching you. Consequently, I believe that all of us bear a responsibility to act with the utmost seriousness, dedication and sense of duty. I look forward to meeting you again in Sri Lanka after you have fulfilled that responsibility. I sincerely wish you every success in this important mission. Thank you very much, everyone. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Army says its Special Forces Brigade carried out a special operations exercise at the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel in Colombo this week.

According to the Army, the special operations exercise was titled “Operation Hard Duck” and was conducted on Tuesday (26). 

The exercise focused on the strategic employment of Special Forces in urban operational environments. (Newswire)

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The Gang Suppression Force Pre‑Deployment Training Course – Haiti concluded on April 10, the Sri Lanka Army announced.

According to the Army, the training course was conducted at the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL).

This training prepares personnel for a UN-authorized 5,550-member, offensive-oriented security force designed to restore state authority and fight gangs in Haiti. (Newswire)

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A 47‑year‑old man was arrested at a house in Wellampitiya yesterday for the possession of 165,200 Manchester‑type cigarettes illegally imported into the country, valued at Rs. 16.52 million.

The suspect was arrested during a joint raid conducted by the Sri Lanka Army and the Rajagiriya Police Special Task Force.

According to the Sri Lanka Army, further investigations are being carried out by the Wellampitiya Police Station. (Newswire)

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The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, will visit Sri Lanka this week, as part of India’s continued engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries. 

According to the New Indian Express, the Indian Army states General Upendra Dwivedi will travel to Sri Lanka from January 7 to 8, after concluding his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

On arrival in Sri Lanka, General Upendra Dwivedi will be accorded a Guard of Honour by the Sri Lanka Army.

He is scheduled to engage with senior military and civil leadership, including the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, the Deputy Minister of Defence and the Defence Secretary, and hold detailed discussions on matters of mutual interest, including training cooperation, capacity building and regional security.

The Indian Army states that during the visit, “the COAS will address officers at the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) and interact with officers and trainees at the Army War College, Buttala, reflecting India’s strong commitment to defence education and professional military exchanges with Sri Lanka”.

General Dwivedi will also pay homage at the IPKF War Memorial in Sri Lanka.

The visit of the Chief of the Army Staff of India to Sri Lanka reaffirms India’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation, fostering mutual trust and enhancing interoperability with friendly nations in the Indian Ocean Region and West Asia, the Indian Army added. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Army has commenced restoration of the steps that had become unsafe in the Mahagiridamba area along the main access route to Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) due to the disaster situation in the country, to facilitate safe access for devotees.

The Sri Pada pilgrimage season for this year commenced on 04 December 2025, but the steps along the route have become unsafe due to landslides that occurred in the area due to extreme weather.

Accordingly, the Army promptly deployed troops for restoration work with effect from 11 December 2025. 

At present, around 400 troops are engaged in restoration work, providing the necessary assistance to transport construction materials to the site through difficult terrain.

According to an Army statement, the 300 mm side wall has been fully completed, while construction of the 500 mm wall reached approximately 90% completion on 31 December 2025. 

The main retaining wall is presently under construction, with around 65% of the work completed, and the handrail is also approximately 70% completed.

The Sri Lanka Army states that the project is expected to be completed by 05 January 2026. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Army Engineers have restored essential connectivity following the complete collapse of the Nayaru main bridge in Mullaitivu, which was severely damaged by intense flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah recently.

The collapse of the bridge disrupted vehicular movement along key routes, including the Mullaitivu-Welioya, Mullaitivu-Trincomalee, and Mullaitivu-Kokkilai roads, causing major inconvenience to the public and isolating several communities.

According to the Ministry of Defence, in response, Army Engineer troops carried out urgent repair and bridging operations under challenging conditions. 

A Compact 100 heavy bridge, spanning 120 feet with 12 bays and providing two-way access, was installed to restore safe passage.

The timely intervention by the Army has re-established mobility in this area in the northern part of the island. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Army has organized a series of programmes under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative to maintain the Sri Pada sacred area as a zone free of polythene and plastics, in line with the Sri Pada pilgrimage season scheduled to commence on December 04. 

This initiative is being implemented in two phases, with the inaugural programme beginning in the Sri Pada Udamaluwa surrounding area today (25), with the participation of 50 members of the Sri Lanka Army.

Under this initiative, arrangements have been made to obtain the support of government and non-government organisations as well as the civil community, to ensure a plastic-free environment for pilgrims during the upcoming Sri Pada season and restore the surroundings before the commencement of the pilgrimage.

The second phase of the programme is scheduled to be held on November 29, covering the areas along the access roads to the Sri Pada sacred grounds. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Army athletes who displayed exceptional performances at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025 were felicitated at an event held yesterday. 

The Army athletes were commended by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, at the event held at the Army Headquarters. 

The Sri Lanka Army athletes secured an impressive tally of 12 gold, 8 silver and 7 bronze medals at the South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025 held in India.

At the felicitation ceremony, the Army Chief personally appreciated the athletes’ dedication and achievements. He also presented cash incentives to encourage their continued success in future competitions. 

Recognising their outstanding performances, 18 Army athletes were also promoted to their substantive ranks. (Newswire)

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Three army personnel have been hospitalized following an accident caused by the explosion of a hand grenade during a military training exercise.

The incident reportedly occurred this morning (29) at the Maduru Oya Army Training Camp.

According to hospital sources, the injured soldiers have been admitted to the Polonnaruwa Hospital and their condition is not critical.

It is reported that they had sustained injuries to their legs.

The accident took place during a joint military exercise currently being conducted between the Sri Lanka Army and the Russian Army. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Army has refurbished 76 previously unserviceable vehicles and reintroduced them to active service under the instructions of Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo.

The restored fleet, which includes trucks, buses, water bowsers, Uni-Buffel vehicles, cabs, ambulances, vans, and fuel bowsers, was repaired by the Army’s Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

The initiative, carried out in line with the Clean Sri Lanka programme, allows the Army to save a significant amount of foreign exchange by avoiding new imports.

According to the Army, the redeployment of these vehicles will also save around Rs. 10 million each month that would otherwise be spent on hiring vehicles from outside sources. The savings will now be redirected toward Army development and national progress.

The refurbishment marks the first phase of an ongoing project aimed at maximizing resource utilization and improving operational efficiency within the Sri Lanka Army. (Newswire)

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Thirty-nine (39) individuals from nine affected families in the Galle District have been moved to temporary shelters due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the area.

According to the Sri Lanka Army, the affected families are currently sheltered at the Sudarshanaramaya Temple in Piyadigama, Galle, which has been designated as a safety centre.

Meanwhile, four civilians, including a mother and her two-month-old infant, who had been stranded due to rising floodwaters, were rescued by the Sri Lanka Army yesterday (21). 

They were safely escorted to the relief centre by personnel from the 2nd Volunteer Gemunu Watch Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army. (Newswire)

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A Special Forces soldier of the Sri Lanka Army has been recognized for his brave attempt to save three victims of the bus accident in Ella on Thursday. 

According to information received by the army, the first group of soldiers arrived at the accident site near Ravana Falls around 9:20 PM.

At the scene, a large crowd had gathered and among them was a young man wearing a Special Forces T-shirt, who took leadership of a small group and began rescuing the victims.

It is reported that four deceased individuals and three injured persons were trapped above the location where the bus had come to a halt after toppling into a precipice. 

Despite the extreme difficulty of reaching the site, almost impossible for an ordinary person, the young man had climbed down and carried all the deceased and injured individuals to safety, without regard for his own life.

While rappelling down with one of the injured victims, the man had struck his head on a rock and sustained a serious injury. It is reported that even in pain, he continued to assist in the rescue operation.

Following the rescue mission, he was later given initial medical treatment and admitted to Badulla Hospital.

It was later found that the individual was Lance Corporal W.M.V.M. Bandara of the 2nd Special Forces Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army.

The officer who was home on leave had responded to the accident, which occurred near his residence, helping rescue the victims.

As of now, 15 people, including the driver, were killed and 18 were injured in the tragic accident. (Newswire)

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Military assistance has been provided for the rescue operation of the victims of the bus accident in Wellawaya on Thursday.

According to the Sri Lanka Army, a private bus carrying pilgrims from the Tangalle area met with an accident around 9:20 PM yesterday, overturning into a ravine near Mount 07 Hotel on the Ella–Wellawaya road, close to Ravana Falls. 

Acting under the instructions of Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, military personnel immediately joined the rescue efforts to assist those affected.

Approximately 200 army personnel, including members of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, the Gemunu Watch, and the Commando Regiment, were deployed from last night to support the emergency rescue operation.

The bus had come to a halt at the bottom of the ravine, and transporting the injured individuals uphill over half a kilometre proved to be an extremely difficult task. 

With the help of army commandos trained in rappelling and rescue operations, the victims were successfully evacuated and transported by ambulance to hospitals in Badulla, Bandarawela, and Diyatalawa.

The Sri Lankan Army added that a large number of local residents joined the army personnel in the rescue efforts, and thanks to their dedication and tireless work, the operation was successfully completed this morning. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lankan Army today assisted with the distribution of postal parcels due to the ongoing strike by postal employees. 

The strike launched by postal trade unions on 17th August continued for the 05th consecutive day today. The strike is being carried out over 19 demands.

A large number of parcels hoarded at the Central Mail Exchange, as a result of the strike, were cleared by the Sri Lankan Army, with the assistance of the Police. 

Measures were taken to clear the parcels, despite opposition from postal employees engaged in a satyagraha at the Central Mail Exchange premises. (Newswire)

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Four army personnel who were arrested in connection with the death of a young man who drowned in the Muttaiyankattu Tank after entering an army camp in the area, have been remanded until 26th August.

The group was remanded after being presented before Mullaitivu Acting Magistrate S.H. Marus yesterday.

The suspects were presented for an identification parade, during which two of them were identified by witnesses.

The arrests come in connection with the death of 32-year-old Edirmanasingam Kabilraj.

The young man who reportedly entered the Army camp in Mullaitivu to collect scrap iron is reported to have fled upon seeing the army. His body was later found in the Muthiyankaddu tank on 09th August.

The Oddusuddan Police arrested four army personnel, including a sergeant, in connection with the incident. (Newswire)

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Lance Corporal A. Puvitharan of the 2nd Sri Lanka Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) Unit of the Sri Lanka Army set a new national record in Pole Vault.

According to the Sri Lankan Army, Puvitharan set a new national record at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Playground in Diyagama today (19). 

He cleared a height of 5.18 metres during the selections for the Army Athletics Championship 2025.

With this remarkable achievement, Lance Corporal A. Puvitharan now holds both the Sri Lanka Army record and the Army Athletics meet record in Pole Vault. (Newswire)

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