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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 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

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ASSUMING DUTIES OF NEWLY APPOINTED CORPS COMMANDER

Major General KHMS Wickrmarathna RSP, ceremonially assumed the office as the 8th Commander of 1 Corps on 09 Aug 2025, amidst traditional military formalities at the Headquarters, 1 Corps at Kilinochchi.

The day’s proceedings commenced with the Guard Turnout presented to new Commander at the main entrance of Headquarters 1 Corps. Subsequently he was warmly welcomed by ...

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SEVENTH COMMANDER OF 1 CORPS RELINQUISHED THE OFFICE

Major General WMPM Wijesooriya RWP RSP ndu, the 7th Commander of 1 Corps relinquished his duties on 03 August 2025 during a formal military ceremony, held at the Headquarters 1 Corps, Kilinochchi.

At the beginning of the ceremony, the outgoing Commander received a Guard Turnout at the entrance of the Headquarters 1 Corps before he awarded with a ...

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COMMANDER I CORPS VISITS SPECIAL FORCES BRIGADE AHEAD OF RETIREMENT

In a momentous and heartfelt occasion, the Commander of I Corps, Major General WMPM Wijesooriya RWP RSP, paid a farewell visit to the Special Forces Brigade at Vauniya, marking one of his final official engagements before retirement. Upon his arrival at the Special Force Brigade, the visiting senior officer was warmly welcomed by Col G.W.E....

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News Features

News Features

BID FAREWELL TO OUT GOING GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING - 53 INFANTRY DIVISION (RSF)

General Officer Commanding 53 Infantry Division (RSF), Major General KHMS Wickramaratne RSP has ended his tenure of duties as the 32nd General Officer Commanding of 53 Infantry Division (RSF) on 06 August 2025 in order to take over duties as Commander - 1 Corps.

To mark his departure, Guard Turnout and Guard of Honor were given to pay ...

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A BLOOD DONATION PROGRAM INITIATED BY 582 INFANTRY BRIGADE

To mark its 18th Anniversary, the 582 Infantry Brigade Headquarters Conducted a Blood Donation Camp on 26 July 2025 at the Premises of this Infantry Brigade Headquarters Under the patronage of the Brigade Commander, Brigadier L.D. Perera RWP RSP USP, with the participation of 120 soldiers.

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GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING OF 58 INFANTRY DIVISION MADE HIS FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO 581 INFANTRY BRIGADE

Major General AMA Abeyawardana WWV RWP RSP ndc made his inaugural official visit to 581 Infantry Brigade on 24 July 2025. The proceedings followed with a drive pass, planting a sapling, group photographs and briefings. The General Officer Commanding of 58 Infantry Division addressed the troops of the brigade and battalions during the visit and Visited the 581 Infantry Brigade construction site ...

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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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