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  • BLOOMING BUDS OF VIRUKEKULU PRESCHOOL DEMONSTRATES SPORTS SKILLS

    08th May 2025 16:56:13 Hours

    The kids of Viru Kekulu Preschool in Diyathalawa showcased sports and physical activities during the sports meet held at the preschool premises on 08 May 2025. The colourful event was organized by the staff of the preschool under the patronage of Mrs. Damayanthi Bandaranayake, the senior member in charge of the ‘Viru Kekulu’ preschool Diyathalawa, with the guidance of Commander Security Forces (Central) Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP.

  • CERTIFICATE AND PRIZE AWARDING CEREMONY OF MAHAMAYA GIRLS’ COLLEGE -KANDY

    05th May 2025 15:32:53 Hours

    The Certificate and Prize Awarding Ceremony of 16th Annual All-island Mountain Climbing Competition organized by Mahamaya Girls’ College - Kandy, Was held on 03.05.2025 at 1800 hours in the college auditorium. According to the formal invitation made by the principal of the school, Major General K A U Kodithuwakku RSP USP psc IG the Divisional Commander of 11 Inf Division graced the occasion as the chief guest.

  • 12 INFANTRY DIVISION TROOPS DONATES BLOOD

    03rd May 2025 21:11:30 Hours

    Troops of 12 Infantry Division participated for the blood donation Programme which was organized by Buddhist Compassion Relief “Tzu Chi” Foundation at Siribopura, Hambantota on 29 April 2025.

  • 12 INFANTRY DIVISION TROOPS HELPS DISPLACED PEOPLE IN MYANMAR

    07th April 2025 12:00:34 Hours

    In response to the request made by the chief incumbent, Venerable Godawaye Gnanaloka Thero of Sasanaloka Rajamaha Viharaya, Katuwewa, Hambantota, from General Officer Commanding of 12 Infantry Division, Major General WSN Hemarathna RWP RSP psc, officers and other ranks of 12 Infantry Division donated drinking water and dry rations which were requested by chief incumbent on 04,05 and 06 April 2025, for the use of people who were displaced due to the earthquake took place recently in Mandalay, Myanmar.

  • ARMY TROOPS ASSIST DISASTER OPERATION AT BADULLA – COLOMBO RALWAY LINE

    06th April 2025 16:39:20 Hours

    On 6 April 25 train services on the Badulla-Colombo railway line were disrupted between Idalgashinna and Ohiya stations due to heavy rainfall causing soil and rock slides onto the tracks.

  • 12 INFANTRY DIVISION CELEBRATES THE 14TH ANNIVERSARY

    02nd April 2025 09:13:17 Hours

    A series of events such as community services, sports events, conduct of religious events and military formalities marked the 14th anniversary of the 12 Infantry Division Headquarters at Nagarawewa, Hambantota during the Months of February, March and April 2025.

  • 3 SLNG COMPLETES IT’S BATTALION TRAINING AT ATS MADURUOYA

    22nd March 2025 09:25:58 Hours

    With the aim of developing the ability of individuals, teams and units to function cohesively while building upon individual and team skills to achieve higher level of proficiency and maintain operational readiness of infantry battalions, 3rd Battalion of Sri Lanka National Guards was launched for battalion training at ATS Maduruoya on 18th of Jan 2025.

  • TROOPS OF 12 INFANTRY DIVISION ASSISTED IN REHABILITATING “KARADANDARA TANK” EMBANKMENT

    18th March 2025 09:06:42 Hours

    The Karadandara tank embankment in the Siyambalanduwa Divisional Secretariat Division of the Monaragala district was under threat of collapse due to the heavy rainfalls experienced during recent past. Following a request made by the Monaragala Disaster Management Center, on the instructions of the General Officer Commanding of the 12 Infantry Division, Major General WSN Hemarathna RWP RSP psc, troops of the 18 Bn of the Gemunu Watch promptly responded and carried out repairs to the tank embankment on 18th and 19th March 2025. Under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding, and with the supervision of the Commanding Officer, 01 x 25 troops of 18 Battalion of the Gemunu Watch engaged in repair works of the tank embankment.

  • COLONEL COORDINATOR (REGULAR) AT SECURITY FORCES CENTRAL ASSUMES DUTIES

    16th March 2025 09:41:18 Hours

    Colonel K P N Kalubowila assumed duties as the new Colonel Coordinator (Regular) of SFHQ (Central) on 16 March 2025 at the Security forces Headquarters at Diyathalawa.

  • INTER BRIGADE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

    12th March 2025 15:54:08 Hours

    With a Concept of Major General K.A.U. Kodituwakku RSP USP psc IG an Inter Brigade Volleyball Tournament was held at 1 Sri Lanka Rifle Corps Ground Pallekale on 26, 25 March 2025.