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Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG
 Commander of the Army

Major General KHMS Wickramaratne RSP
Commander 1 Corps

Major General GAT Godewatte
RWP RSP

General Officer Commanding
53 Division

Major General AMA Abeyawardana
WWV RWP RSP ndc

General Officer Commanding
58 Division

Brigadier KVIL Jayaweera
USP

Brigade Commander
Commando Brigade

Colonel GWEK Ganegoda
RWP RSP USP

Brigade Commander
Special Forces Brigade

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Photo Story

Photo Story

SCHOOL EQUIPMENT DONATION PROGRAMME BY 1 CORPS

Under the guidance of the President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Swendrini Rodrigo, 1 Corps organized a School Equipment Donation Programme at Kn/Thiruruvalluvar Primary School, Malayalapuram, on 7th November 2025. A total of 40 students from low-income families benefited from the programme by receiving essential school supplies. The President of the Seva Vanitha Branch of the Commando ...

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PASSING OUT PARADE OF AIR ASSAULT COURSE NO: 30

The Passing Out Parade of the Air Assault Course No: 30 was held on 15 October 2025 at the Airmobile Training School,

Major General KHMS Wickramaratne RSP, Commander 1 Corps, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Major General GAT Godewatte RWP RSP, General Officer Commanding 53 Infantry Division, Senior Officers, Officers, and Other Ranks were participated ...

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DEFENCE ATTACHES VISIT TO THE 1CORPS HEADQUARTERS

Defence attaches belong to eight countries (UK, Netherland, France, Mexioc, Zambia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Namibia) arrived to the Headquarters of the 1 Corps on 13 October 2025. The delegation was warmiy welcomed by Major General KHMS Wickramarathne RSP, commander of 1 Corps, upon their arrival.

During the visit, the Commander engaged in a cordial and fruitful discussion ...

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News Features

News Features

1 CORPS CONDUCTS WORKSHOP ON UNITS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTS

As per the directions of the Commander of the Army and with the guidance of the Commander 1 Corps, a Units Administration and Accounts Workshop was successfully conducted at 1 Corps, with the active participation of commanding officers and majors from affiliated Battalions.

The workshop covered a wide range of essential topics including: SLAOC procedure, ...

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A LECTURE ON NEW INNOVATIONS

A lecture aimed at enhancing the creative skills innovative abilities of military personnel was conducted at the 1corps auditorium on 12 November 2025.

During the session, participants were educated on the procedures for acquiring patent licenses for their innovations. Additionally, they were motivated to contribute innovations for the upcoming army innovations competition 2026.

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DIRECTOR ARMY MEDICAL SERVICES VISITS ARMY BASE HOSPITAL – KILINOCHCHI (2025-10-25)

Brigadier (Dr) KGKH Wijewardane RSP USP, Director Army Medical Services, conducted his second official visit to the Army Base Hospital in Kilinochchi on 25 October 2025 to review its operational aspects and receive updates on its current functionality.

Upon arrival, the Director was honoured with a drive pass and warmly received by Major (Dr) Chandima ...

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Inaguration Ceremony

Inaguration Ceremony

INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF 1 CORPS

Inauguration Ceremony of the Newly Raised 1 Corps which is organised with the directions of General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army was held on 17 October 2021 at Headquarters Gajaba Regiment premises in Saliyapura, Anuaradhapura.

The inaugural raising ceremony, graced by the ...

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COMMANDER OF THE ARMY CEREMONIALLY OPENS HEADQUARTERS BUILDING OF NEWLY RAISED 1 CORPS

The Headquarters building of the newly raised 1 Corps at Kilinochchi was ceremonially opened on 17 October 2021 by General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, Chief of Defence Staff, and Commander of the Army as chief guest on the invitation of Major General Harendra Ranasinghe RWP RSP ndc, Commander, 1 Corps.

A ...

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NEW COMMANDER 1 CORPS ASSUMES OFFICE

Major General HP Ranasinghe RWP RSP ndc the newly-appointed Commander of 1 Corps - Kilinochchi commenced his duties as 1st Commander of 1 Corps by placing his signature on an official document on 18 October 2021 at his office.

As per the military formalities, a colourful parade was presented to the newly-appointed Commander of 1 Corps by the ...

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