Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Sri Lanka Army, the pioneer of the nation's Defence Forces, proudly celebrates its 76th Anniversary today (10). Throughout its 76 years of dedicated service, the Army has stood steadfast in safeguarding the motherland and extending its unwavering support to the people, particularly in times of national crises and disastrous situations.

Under the guidance of Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, the Sri Lanka Army has been at the forefront of the Government's 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative. This nationwide campaign is founded on three key pillars: Clean Environment, focusing on waste management and protecting natural resources; Clean Mind, which aims to create behavioural change through education and ...