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15th January 2026 23:43:39 Hours
15th January 2026 23:40:07 Hours
The Director General of Finance Management and Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock, Major General K D M L Samaradiwakara RWP RSP ndc psc, paid his first official visit to 3(V) Battalion, SLACAL, Kandakadu, on 10 January 2026.
Upon arrival, the Colonel Commandant was warmly welcomed by the Commanding Officer of 3(V) SLACAL, Major W T U Perera SLACAL. To mark the occasion, the Colonel Commandant planted a sapling within the camp premises. This was followed by a comprehensive briefing by the Commanding Officer on administrative matters, the current operational status of the battalion, and ongoing agricultural and livestock projects.
Subsequently, the Colonel Commandant inspected the camp area and posed for a group photograph to commemorate the visit.
Thereafter, the Colonel Commandant addressed the troops, sharing his views on the current challenges faced by soldiers and providing guidance on overcoming these issues. The Colonel Commandant later visited Army Farms at Kandakadu and Galkanda, where he inspected several ongoing projects, including the MRE project, milk processing project, cattle and goat sheds, rice mill, mango cultivation projects, paddy fields, and the layer project.
The visit concluded with an officers’ interaction session held at the 3(V) SLACAL Officers’ Mess.
06th January 2026 12:50:43 Hours
Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock proudly marked its 5th anniversary on 04 January 2026 at the Regimental Centre SLACAL, Karandaniya, a series of commemorative and celebratory events were organized to honor this important milestone in the history of the Regiment.
The anniversary celebrations began with an all-night Pirith chanting was held to bless all the Officers and Other Ranks on 02 January 2026 and the following day, a heal alms were offered to the Maha Sangha in which arms were offered to 12 monks on 03 January 2026 at the Regimental Centre Officers Mess in the presence of Director General Finance Management and the Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock, Major General K D M L Samaradiwakara RWP RSP ndc psc, Brigadier S M C A S Samarathunga RSP, Centre Commandant with all Officers and Other Rankers.
In association with the anniversary festivities, Sri Lanka Army corps of Agriculture and Livestock Seva Vanitha Branch held Relief Programme for Flood Victims with another donation programme on 03 January 2026 at the Regimental Centre, strengthening support for affected families under the guidance of Mrs. Nilangani Samaradiwakara, the President of the Seva Vanitha Branch.
Marking the commencement of the 5th Regimental day celebration on 04 January 2026, the Director General Finance Management and the Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock, Major General K D M L Samaradiwakara RWP RSP ndc psc was warmly received by the Centre Commandant, Brigadier S M C A S Samarathunga RSP, and presented with a guard turnout at the main entrance of the Regimental Centre and followed by a ceremonial parade at the Regimental Centre Parade Ground.
Following the parade, the proceeding continued with a group photograph with the Chief Guest, Members of the Regimental Council with all officers and Regimental Sargent Major with all Senior NCOs symbolizing unity, pride, and esprit Cooperation among all ranks of the Regiment.
The 5th Anniversary celebrations concluded with an All Rank Lunch and a musical programme, graced by the Colonel Commandant, Centre Commandant, and representatives from all SLACAL battalions and School of Agriculture and Livestock signifying an appropriate conclusion to the anniversary amidst a setting of pride, unity, and reflection.
08th November 2025 13:15:29 Hours
Major General K D M L Samaradiwakara RWP RSP ndc psc, Director General of the Financial Management Branch at Army Headquarters, assumed duties as the Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock (SLACAL) on 07 November 2025 during a dignified ceremony held at the Regimental Headquarters in Karandeniya.
Major General Laxman Samaradiwakara was honored with a lively Guard Turnout on his arrival at the premises.Subsequently, the Centre Commandant, Brig S M C A S Samarathunga RSP, invited the incoming Colonel Commandant to inspect the Guard of Honour, followed by the traditional salute.
Afterwards, Major General Laxman Samaradiwakara entered his new office, where he signed the official document marking the formal assumption of duties, while the religious observances were performed. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the importance of the Corps, its vital contributions to the Sri Lanka Army, and its role in national development. He further emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline as a cornerstone of military excellence and a key factor in achieving regimental objectives.
Following the address, the newly appointed Colonel Commandant joined the customary all-ranks tea, where he engaged in cordial and meaningful interaction with officers and other ranks.
The ceremony was attended by members of the SLACAL Council, senior officers, officers, and other ranks, making it a memorable and dignified occasion.
09th April 2025 15:09:20 Hours
The Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock Surya Mangaliya 2025 was held at the Regtl Cen on the 5th April 2025 with the participation of the Honorable President of the Regimental Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Udari Anupama Gamage. Further it was a wonderful occasion that brought a fresh experience to everyone and it shown the unity of all ranks of the regiment with the giving priority to Traditional games.
The Arachchi Walawwa built in the area, reflecting the village traditions and it was the most attractive place during the festival. The guests were welcomed with the highest ceremonial rites and the New Year festival followed the many ancient Sinhala cultural events including the Kopy kadaya, tambourines, etc.,. Moreover, it is consist with number of sports events and Games including running through the village, Kottaporaya, Climbing the slippery tree, and selecting the New Year prince and princess.
A great number of regimental members participated in the festival along with their families and the prizes were presented to the winners by the chief guest and with the participation of senior officers. Finally, the Surya Mangaliya was successes with the valuable guidance throughout by the Colonel Commandant and Centre Commandant of the SLACAL and it shown the collective unity of all ranks.
10th March 2025 09:49:48 Hours
Brig TMSJ Thennakoon RSP, The Centre Commandant Sri Lanka Army Crops of Agriculture & Livestock paid his visit to the HQ 4(V) Battalion SLACAL Gajasinghepura on 05 March 2025.
The Centre Commandant was warmly welcomed by Lt Col ED Jayawarna Usp, the commanding officer of 4(V) SLACAL upon his arrival at the camp. A vibrant guard turnout preceded his entry.
After inspect the guard turnout the commanding officer of 4(V) SLACAL conducted in depth explanation about current situation and activities of under command farms.
Then the Centre Commandant addressed the troops and appeared for a group photograph to mark visit to the 4(V) SLACAL. After visit of the HQ 4(V) SLACAL, he visited following farms accordingly, AF Manikfarm, AF Adiyapuliyankulam, AF Wellankulam, AF Pudukudirippu, AF Iranamadu & AF Kurumbhasetti.
10th March 2025 09:45:21 Hours
The Centre Commandant Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock, Brigadier T M S J Thennakoon RSP paid his first visit to the School of Agriculture and Livestock – Murukkandi, Klinochchi on March 06, 2025
The Centre Commandant was warmly welcomed by the Commandant School of Agriculture and Livestock, Major W T U Perera SLACAL. The Centre Commandant planted a sapling in the respective camp premises. The Commandant, School of Agriculture and Livestock, conducted a comprehensive briefing about administration and the courses of the training school. A brief introduction of the Centre Commandant was delivered at the troops address session. Subsequently, Centre Commandant addressed the troops. Simultaneously, this ceremony marked wearing of newly approved School Insignia. Senior Instructor Major AG Weerasinghe, Other Officers, Senior NCO’s, NCO’s and Other Ranks of School of Agriculture were participated for the event.
The Centre Commandant appeared for a group photograph to mark his visit to the School of Agriculture and Livestock and inspected the camp area. After signing the visitors’ book, Centre Commandant departed from the School of Agriculture and Livestock.
The Commanding Officer, 4 (V) SLACAL Lieutenant Colonel E D Jayawarna USP SLAC also took part in the programme.
19th February 2025 11:54:40 Hours
18th February 2025 15:50:15 Hours
Major WADRS Adikari SLACAL assumed duties as the 2nd in Command of the 1st Battalion of Sri Lanka Army Crops of Agricultural & Livestock on 18 February 2025.
Major WADRS Adikari - SLACAL the newly appointed 2nd in command, symbolically placed his signature on an official document to mark the assuming of duties amidst religious observances at his office.
07th January 2025 18:45:45 Hours
The 4th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock was celebrated with great pomp and formality at the Regimental Centre Karandeniya on 04.01.2025. In conjunction with the anniversary, a gorgeous procession with cultural elements was held amidst colourful lights and an all-night Pirith chanting was held to bless all the officers and other ranks on 02.01.2025 and the following day, a heal alms were offered to the Maha Sangha.
Marking the commencement of the 4th Regimental day celebration, the Director General General Staff and the Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock, Major General U K D D P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc was presented with a guard turnout at the main entrance of the Regimental Centre and followed by a ceremonial parade at the Regimental Centre Parade Ground.
Furthermore, During the troops address he emphasize gratitude towards all the previous Colonel Commandants, Centre Commandants, All Officers and other ranks for the progress achieved within a short period of time since its established and also wished, the regiment would be given the necessary strength and courage to carry out all the challenges and duties assigned to it in a superior manner in the future.
Moreover, first ever in the history of 4 years of SLACAL the Colonel Commandant challenging trophies were awarded to the best performing drill teams in the Inter-Battalion Drill Competition. Later followed the planting a sapling in front of the regimental officers’ mess, group photograph taken with all the officers who were presented and the all ranks lunch was held in conjunction with Regimental Day. Finally, in the evening, a musical show was held to provide entertainment to all ranks of Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock.
