Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
A formal farewell ceremony was held to mark the departure of the 25th Commander of the Army, General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ndu psc IG, at the Regimental Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), Panagoda, on 31 July 2026.
Upon his arrival, the outgoing Commander of the Army, accompanied by a motorcade and riders, was received by Major General S.A.U.A. Solangaarachchi RSP ndc psc, Colonel of the Regiment of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry. In keeping with military traditions, the outgoing Commander reviewed the Guard Turnout presented by troops representing all regiments of the Sri Lanka Army.
The highlight of the ceremony was...