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India Gazette
13 hours ago
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- India Gazette
Sri Lankan Army commander calls on General Dwivedi for enhancing bilateral defence cooperation
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, called on Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and discussed enhancing bilateral Defence Cooperation, strengthening military-to-military ties and reaffirming their shared commitment to regional stability and global peace. Talking about the meeting in a post on X, the army said on Saturday, 'India and Sri Lanka, Forging Stronger Bonds Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, called on General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS at the Army House. They engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral Defence Cooperation, strengthening military-to-military ties and reaffirming their shared commitment to regional stability and global peace.' Earlier, in a show of India-Sri Lanka military cooperation, Brigadier RMSP Rathnayake of the Sri Lanka Army 'pipped' his son, Foreign Officer Cadet RMNL Rathnayake at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), marking his first day as a commissioned Sri Lankan Army officer. The ceremony brought the total number of Sri Lankan Army Officers commissioned from IMA to 296, according to the Army. 'This pipping ceremony brings the total number of Sri Lankan Army Officers commissioned from #IMA to 296, highlighting India's long-standing bonds with the friendly foreign countries and Indian Army's commitment in defence cooperation,' the Army said in another post on X. The Sri Lankan Army Chief also congratulated the graduating officer cadets on successfully completing their training and praised both cadets and instructors for the parade's discipline, coordination, and presentation. According to a statement, this visit is a reflection of the traditional, strong and historical military relations between the armies of India and Sri Lanka and will further strengthen mutual cooperation. On this occasion, a total of 451 officer cadets of the 156th Regular Course, 45th Technical Entry Scheme (TES) and 139th Technical Graduate Course, 32 foreign cadets from nine friendly nations including Special Commissioned Officers (SCO-54) completed their training and bid a proud farewell to the academy. (ANI)
India Gazette
a day ago
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- India Gazette
Sri Lankan Army Chief reviews IMA's 156th Passing Out Parade in Dehradun
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 14 (ANI): The Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun hosted its 156th Passing Out Parade on Saturday, which was reviewed by Sri Lankan Army Chief Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, RSP, CTF-NDU, PSC, IG. He congratulated the graduating officer cadets on successfully completing their training and praised both cadets and instructors for the parade's discipline, coordination, and presentation. According to a release, this visit is a reflection of the traditional, strong and historical military relations between the armies of India and Sri Lanka and will further strengthen mutual cooperation. On this occasion, a total of 451 officer cadets of the 156th Regular Course, 45th Technical Entry Scheme (TES) and 139th Technical Graduate Course, 32 foreign cadets from nine friendly nations including Special Commissioned Officers (SCO-54) completed their training and bid a proud farewell to the academy. This day was recorded as another golden chapter in the history of IMA. During the parade, the officer cadets demonstrated their commitment, pride and confidence by marching in disciplined and passionate steps to inspiring military tunes like 'Saare Jahan Se Accha' and 'Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja'. This historic moment was witnessed by their families, dignitaries and spectators from India and abroad through the media. Addressing the parade, Reviewing Officer Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo became emotional and said that, as an alumnus of IMA, it was a matter of pride and honour for him to review this historic parade. He recalled how his military journey began from this academy with a simple haircut. He said that the uniform is not just a symbol of a post, but a complete lifestyle. A true officer earns the trust of his subordinates with his character, conduct and decisions - this respect is not earned only by rank, it is earned by everyday deeds. Referring to the motto of IMA, Gen Rodrigo emphasised the three fundamental responsibilities - to the nation, to our soldiers and to the families of our brave soldiers. He described the four fundamental values of a soldier - discipline, honesty, integrity and honour - as the keys to success. According to him, discipline is self-restraint, honesty is what remains even when no one is watching, loyalty transcends the bounds of rank, and honour is the sacred trust that comes with the uniform. He reminded the cadets that they are now part of a proud line of patriots and they must wear this uniform with pride, with a sense of purpose. He especially congratulated the award winners and encouraged other cadets to keep striving. He described the foreign cadets as global ambassadors of the values of IMA. In his address, the Sri Lanka Army Chief said that IMA not only trains soldiers but also creates future defenders of the nation. He called upon the cadets to lead with wisdom, fight for truth and justice and proudly carry forward the hopes of the nation. In his concluding remarks, he exhorted the cadets to add a new chapter to the great legacy of IMA and congratulated them for the excellent parade. He also said that the cadets have now become part of a lifelong military brotherhood. He ended his address with the inspiring words of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw - 'Be true, be honest, be fearless.' The Sword of Honour was awarded by the Reviewing Officer to - Academy Cadet Adjutant Anni Nehra, Gold Medal (First Position in Merit List) - Academy Under Officer Ronit Ranjan Nayak, Silver Medal (Second Position in Merit List) - Academy Cadet Adjutant Anni Nehra, Bronze Medal (Third Position in Merit List) - Battalion Under Officer Anurag Verma. First Position in Technical Graduate Course - Sergeant Akash Bhadoria (Silver Medal), First Position in TES-45 - Wing Cadet Quarter Master Kapil (Silver Medal), First Position in Foreign Cadet - Foreign Officer Cadet Nishan Balami (Nepal), Chief of Army Staff Banner - Keran Company (for highest performance among 12 companies in Spring Term 2025) were awarded to them. The Reviewing Officer exhorted all the cadets that 'You are just one step away from the historic and proud moment of your commissioning.' (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Indian Army gets 419 new officers; Sri Lankan Army chief reviews parade, recalls own training days at IMA
Dehradun: A total of 451 officer cadets who were commissioned into the armies of their respective countries participated in the spring term passing out parade of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun on Saturday. Among them were 419 officer cadets commissioned into the Indian Army and 32 from friendly foreign nations. Sri Lanka Army Commander Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, an alumnus of IMA, reviewed the parade. Lt Gen Rodrigo, who passed out in 1990, is the first foreign military chief to return to his alma mater as chief guest and reviewing officer. The cadets on parade belonged to the 156 Regular Course, 45th Technical Entry Scheme (TES), 139th Technical Graduate Course (TGC), Special Commissioned Officers (SCO-54), and contingents from the nine foreign countries. The cadets marched to tunes like 'Sare Jahan Se Achha' and 'Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja' in precise formations, in a reflection of the rigorous training and discipline instilled at the academy. Addressing the cadets, Lt Gen Rodrigo said, "This place doesn't just train officers; it forges bonds that last a lifetime". He also recounted memories from his own training days fondly, including sharing an anecdote about "my first haircut at the IMA barber shop." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cervecería Nacional CFD: Calcula cuánto podrías ganar invirtiendo solo $100 Empieza a invertir Inscríbete ahora Undo The Sri Lankan Army chief urged cadets to wear their uniforms "not just with pride, but with purpose" as it is "a symbol of their nation's trust and a reminder that they represent something greater than themselves." "Respect isn't granted with a commission; it's earned daily through conduct, character, and choices…True leadership is tested not in peace, but in the chaos of conflict, as I experienced during Sri Lanka's long and difficult internal strife," he said. He called on the young officers to uphold the values of discipline, integrity, loyalty, and honour, describing them as the sacred pillars of military life. "The country's safety, welfare and honour come first, then the honour, safety and welfare of the men you command. Your own safety and comfort comes last," Rodrigo added, calling it a timeless lesson he had learnt at the academy. He urged the officer cadets to "lead from the front and be a source of strength in fear, a beacon in doubt, and hope in despair." "Never forget the men you lead. They will follow you into fire, but only when they know you'll be at the front," he said. He concluded his address with a quote of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw:"Be truthful, be honest, be fearless and the rest will follow." The Sword of Honour for overall performance, as well as the silver medal, was awarded to Academy Cadet Adjutant Anni Nehra. The gold medal went to Academy Under Officer Ronit Ranjan, while Battalion Under Officer Anurag Verma received the bronze. Among international trainees, Nepal's Nishan Balami earned top honours. The Chief of Army Staff Banner for best overall company was awarded to Keren Company. (With agency inputs) Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
