Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Army Headquarters Vesak Zone was ceremonially inaugurated by Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army on 30 May 2026.
Upon arrival, the Commander of the Army was warmly welcomed by Major General H.H.K.S.S. Hewage RWP RSP USP rcds psc, Adjutant General of the Army. Thereafter, the Army Chief inaugurated the Vesak Zone illuminations.
This year's Vesak Zone includes 30 large lanterns representing various Branches, Directorates of Army Headquarters and Regimental Centres of the Army. In addition, more than 450 traditional octagonal Vesak lanterns and 27 lotus-shaped lanterns illuminate the premises....