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Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP psc IG
 Commander of the Army

Major General WMPM Wijesooriya RWP RSP
Commander 1 Corps

Major General KHMS Wickramaratne
RSP

General Officer Commanding
53 Division

Major General JKR Jayakody
RWP USP

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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INSPECTION OF AFFILIATED BATTALIONS BY 1 CORPS COMMANDER

On 30th march 2025 the commander of 1 corps visited affiliated battalions, including 6 SLAOC, 7 SLEME, 8 SLA and 9 FD Engineers. During his visit, he inspected accommodation areas to ensure standards and participated in a detailed briefing session. The visit emphasized operational readiness, welfare, and collaboration among units. The commander’s engagement with officers and other ranks highlighted his commitment to ...

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THE COMMANDER OF 1 CORPS PAID AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO AN AFFILIATED BATTALION

On 29th march 2025, the commander of 1 corps paid an official visit to an affiliated battalion, marking a significant event in the unit’s calendar. During his visit, the commander actively participated in a comprehensive briefing session, where key operational updates and strategic plans were discussed. This interaction underscored the importance of effective communication and collaboration within the ...

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COMMANDER 1 CORPS MAKES A FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO 58 INFANTRY DIVISION

The Commander of 1 Corps, Major General WMPM Wijesooriya RWP RSP ndu, visited 58 Infantry Division Headquarters on 27.03.2025. The Commander 1 Corps was welcomed with a ceremonial guard turnout. Then the Commander of 1 Corps held a discussion with the General Officer Commanding, Brigade Commanders and Commanding Officers and General Officer Commanding briefed the nature of the duties of 58 Division to ...

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News Features

News Features

AN AWARENESS PROGRAM ON THE SOCIAL DISEASES AND PREVENTION

An awareness program for the Officers and Other Ranks on Social Diseases and Prevention was held at auditorium of 1 Corps headquarter on 10th April 2025. The lecture was delivered by Dr. T. Dusshanthan MBBS (Sri Lanka) DFM (Sri Lanka) and his crew of the Kilinochchi district hospital. Total number of 17 X 261 Officers and Other Ranks participated for this ...

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NEW COLONEL COORDINATING 1 CORPS BEGINS DUTIES

Colonel JPNB JAYASOORIYA USP assumed duties as the Col Coord of Headquarters 1 Corps on 09 Apr 2025. Amidst ‘Pirith Chanting’, the Col Coord placed his signature in an official document to signify the acceptance of his new appointment. Officers and all Ranks of the 1 Corps extended their wishes to newly appointed Col Coord on the assumption of duties.

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SOORYA MANGALYA 2025 - 58 INFANTRY DIVISION HEADQUARTERS

As the concept of the General Officer Commanding 58 Infantry Division, Major General J K R Jayakody RWP USP, 58 Infantry Division held a traditional New Year celebration festival ‘Soorya Mangalya 2025’, on 08 April 2025 with the dawn of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year at the 58 Infantry Division playground in Sinnawilluwatta, Puttalam by giving priority to traditional games and cultural ...

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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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