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  • THE PREFECTS' INDUCTION CEREMONY 2025 OF SWRD BANDARANAYAKA NATIONAL SCHOOL

    23rd May 2025 17:13:24 Hours

    The Prefects' Induction Ceremony 2025 of SWRD Bandaranayaka National School - Kundasale was held on 23rd May 2025 at 1300 hours in the school auditorium. As per to the formal invitation made by the principal of the school, Maj General K A U Kodithuwakku RSP USP psc IG, the Divisional Commander of 11 Inf Div graced the occasion as the chief guest.

  • AN ENCHANTING BUDDHIST CELEBRATION UNDER 11 INFANTRY DIVISION

    20th May 2025 16:47:33 Hours

    Under the 11 Infantry Division of SFHQ (Central), the Vesak Festival was celebrated in a charming and devotional manner with beautifully crafted Vesak lanterns adorning the entire area, in commemoration of the Birth, Enlightenment and the ‘Parinirwana’ of Lord Buddha. These decorations were organized by the troops under command to 11 Infantry Division. The 111 Infantry Brigade Headquarters organized a Vesak festival in Doluwa area in Kandy, in collaboration with general public and civil organizations, which included a stunning Vesak lantern exhibition, a Buddhist devotional song program, and a Dansala for approximately 5,000 people. The 642 Infantry Brigade Headquarters extended its fullest support to the successful implementation of the ‘National Vesak Zone’ Program organized at Nuwara Eliya. Additionally, other brigade headquarters under the 11 Infantry Division were also organized various events in their respective areas.

  • 12 INFANTRY DIVISION COMMEMORATES WAR HEROES

    19th May 2025 11:54:34 Hours

    Troops of 12 Infantry Division commemorated the 16th National War Heroes’ day on 19 May 2025 at the Divisional headquarters, the commemoration began with announcing of the message of the Commander of the Army.

  • DONATING OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TO KIRINDAGAMA PRIMARY SCHOOL AT TISSAMAHARAMA

    17th May 2025 15:29:04 Hours

    In line with the concept of Sri Lanka Army social welfare initiatives, musical instruments distribution program was conducted at Kirindagama primary school at Tissamaharama on 10 May 2025 under the patronage of 12th Battalion Gajaba Regiment under the 122 Infantry Brigade Headquarters. The musical instruments had been donated by Professor Nimal Rajapaksha, Major General Lal Gunasekara(Retd), Major General Priyantha Senaratne(Retd), Mr. Chanaka Kalansuriya and Mr. Niraj Muthukuda.

  • AN ENCHANTING BUDDHIST CELEBRATION UNDER 12 INFANTRY DIVISION

    16th May 2025 12:11:13 Hours

    Under the 12 Infantry Division of SFHQ (Central), the Vesak Festival was celebrated in a charming and devotional manner in commemoration of the Birth, Enlightenment and the ‘Parinirwana’ of Lord Buddha. A grand lantern competition was organized from May 12 to May 16, 2025, at the premises of the ‘Double Tree by Hilton – Weerawila Rajawarna’ Hotel, under the guidance of Colonel BDTD Jayaratne psc, the Commander of 122 Infantry Brigade Headquarters.

  • PREFECTS' INDUCTION CEREMONY AT TAMIL SCHOOL-POONAGALA

    16th May 2025 09:30:50 Hours

    The Prefects' Induction Ceremony 2025 of Tamil School at Poonagala- Bandarawela, was held on 16th May 2025 at 0930 hours at the school premises. As per to the formal invitation made by the principal of the school, to the Commander Security Forces ( central), Brigadier M Mahawithna KSP, the Brigadier Coordinating (volunteer) Security Forces (central) graced the occasion as the chief guest, representing the Commander Security Forces (central). Thirty four students were pinned prefect badges during the ceremony.

  • 3 (VOL) SLNG TROOPS HELPS WITH VESAK ZONE IN HAMBANTOTA

    15th May 2025 14:18:43 Hours

    In response to a request made by the Divisional Secretary - Hambantota, troops of the 3rd volunteer Battalion of Sri Lanka National Guard under command to 122 Infantry Brigade helped with the decorations of Vesak Zone -2025 at Hambantota Township.

  • 12 INFANTRY DIVISION CONDUCTS VESAK FESTIVAL

    15th May 2025 12:47:38 Hours

    On account of the “Vesak Poya” celebrations, troops of the 12 Infantry Division Headquarters entertained more than two thousand devotees in a “Dansala” where people were offered with tea buns, plantain and cordial drinks on 12 May 2025 in front of the division headquarters. Additionally, a colorful eye-catching Vesak Lantern, decorations which were created by the troops of division headquarters, inaugurated in connection with the commencement of Vesak Seasonal Festival. Senior Officers, Officers, Other Ranks, Civil Servants and a large number of devotees living around the Katuwewa, Hambantota area witnessed the Vesak Celebrations and Dansala.

  • LIFE-SAVING EFFORTS DONE BY ARMY TROOPS IN BUS ACCIDENT

    12th May 2025 13:54:02 Hours

    It was reported that a bus travelling from Kataragama to Kurunegala had veered off the road and plunged approximately 40 feet into a precipice in the Ramboda area, the accident was reported at approximately 0615 hours On 11th may 2025. which in 642 Brigade Headquarters area, under the 11 Division Headquarters.

  • SHRAMADANA CAMPAIGN AT TISSAMAHARAMA RAJAMAHA VIHARAYA

    10th May 2025 09:16:02 Hours

    In line with the Vesak Poya Day troops of 12th Battalion the Gajaba Regiment organized an extensive shramadana campaign for two days and cleaned the Tissamaharama Rajamaha Vihara premises on 10 and 11 May 2025. During the shramadana campaign troops worked willingly with commitment to ensure the cleanness and beauty of the temple premises.