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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

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Photo Story

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ASSUMING DUTIES OF NEWLY APPOINTED CORPS COMMANDER

Major General WMPM Wijesooriya RWP RSP ndu, ceremonially assumed the office as the 7th Commander of 1 Corps on 17 March 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 ...

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SIXTH COMMANDER OF 1 CORPS RELINQUISHED THE OFFICE

Major General Thushara Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc, the 6th Commander of 1 Corps relinquished his duties on 10 March 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 ...

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VISIT OF COMMANDER 1 CORPS TO SPECIAL FORCE BRIGADE

The 6th Commander of 1 Corps, Major General M T I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc, paid a visit to the Headquarters Special Force Brigade on 9 January 2025. He was greeted at the Brigade Headquarters with a traditional Guard turnout and the Senior Staff Officer of the Special Force Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Kavinda Abewardana RWP RSP USP, ...

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News Features

News Features

TROOPS OF 58 INFANTRY DIVISION PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO RENOVATE A TEMPLE

In line with the Clean Sri Lanka programme, tps of 58 Infantry Division and villagers of Mahakoonwewa renovated the pagoda, prepared the sand courtyard of the temple and cleaned the temple of Chitta Samadhi Paramitha - Mahakoonwewa on 21.03.2025 with the guidance of Maj Gen JKR Jayakody RWP USP the commander of the 58 Infantry Division.

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2 (v) SLSR troops commenced on battalion training in 1 corps training school at katukeliyawa

2 (v) battalion Sri lanka sinhe regiment troops commenced their battalion training course in 1 corps battalion training school at katukeliyawa on 17 march 2025 with 8 officers and 413 other ranks.

Brigadier T C Harasgama RSP deputy general officer commanding of 11 infantry division graced the occasion as the chief guest and delivered the opening remarks before the start ...

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THE PASSING OUT PARADE OF THE AIR ASSAULT COURSE NO 29

The Passing Out Parade of Air Assault Course No 29 consists with 05 Officers and 111 other ranks was held on 5th March 2025, at the Airmobile Training School Nikawewa Under Command to the 53 Infantry Division. Brigadier YMSCB Jayathilake RSP USP, Commander Air Mobile Brigade, attended as the Chief Guest. Following Special awards were presented to the individuals for their achievements.

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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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