13th September 2025 14:11:40 Hours
The commander security forces central Major General Nalin Bandaranayeke, on 13 September 2025, made a curtesy call and interactive session at Security Forces Headquarters Central for the troops, who engaged in rescue mission of horrific Ella Wellawaya bus accident, to appreciate their bravery acts during the tragic accident. The Commander emphasized and appreciated the social responsibility in assisting general public during such disastrous situations and praised them for their commitment during the mission. The Brigadier General Staff, Commander 112 infantry brigade, senior officers, officers and soldiers who contributed for the rescue mission participated for the event.
22nd August 2025 22:08:50 Hours
An encouraging donation programme of school items was held on 22 August 2025 at Bandarawela Sri Maliyadeya Vidyalaya to support children from low-income families. This community support initiative was organized under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces (Central), Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP and under the patronage of ‘Protector Clothing Manufacturer (Pvt) Ltd’. Essential school items including books, bags, shoes, and other necessities were donated for 108 students of the school during the event. The programme was successfully concluded with a group photograph and proving a delicious lunch for the students
11th June 2025 21:12:36 Hours
In line with the noblest day of the Bhudhist Calander – the Poson Pohoya Day, Security Forces –Central, organized a ‘Samahan Dansala’ with the participation of Officers and Other Ranks on 11 June 2025. The event was organized under the guidance of the Commander Security Forces (Central) Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP. Brigadier Coord (Vol), senior officers, officers, other ranks of Security Forces Headquarters and large number of civilians attended the event.
05th June 2025 19:05:45 Hours
A large-scale tree planting campaign was launched in Diyathalawa near the “Halangoda Lake” premises. The programme was organized under the guidance of Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP, the Commander Security Forces Central, in collaboration with ‘Hadabima’ Authority of Sri Lanka and by courtesy of Divisional Secretariat office at Haputale. The programme was aiming to promote environmental conservation, biodiversity, and encouraging the sustainable development through tree planting initiatives across the country. 300 number of fruits saplings were planted during the campaign. Senior officers, officers, Divisional Secretariat at Haputale, Executive Director Hadabima Authority and several officials attended the event.
29th May 2025 10:13:24 Hours
In parallel with the National War Heroes’ Memorial Day, Central Province celebrated the National War Heroes’ day on 29 May 2025 at the War Heroes’ Memorial in Mailapitiya with the participation of the Governor of Central Province, members of the Security Forces and family members of the fallen war heroes.
13th May 2025 12:29:22 Hours
The pilgrimage season of the “Sri Padasthana”, which is honored by the people of the world, terminated on the “Vesak Poora Pasaloswaka Poya Day” on 12.05.2025 and the following day on 13.05.2025, the sacred ceremony of arrival the Sri Sumana Saman Deva statue, the relic casket and the deity ornaments from the Sri Padasthana Udamaluwe to Nallathanniya was taken place, with the participation and the guidance of the Commander Security Forces (Central) Maj Gen Nalin Bandaranayake USP and the supervision of the General Officer Commanding 11 Infantry division. The Commander 642 Infantry Brigade and the Commanding Officer, officers and other Ranks of 19 SLNG also were participated for the program.
09th April 2025 09:45:43 Hours
The Security Forces Headquarters - Central (SFHQ - Central) celebrated Sinhala Tamil New Year on 09 April 2025 at “ Muthu Kumaaru ground”- Diyathalawa, under the guidance of Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP, the Commander, SF - Central
07th April 2025 09:00:05 Hours
In coincide with the Sinhala Hindu New Year – 2025, Viru Kekulu pre-school Diyathalawa organized the ‘Singithi Awurudu Ulela’, giving pride of place to the activities of the children in accordance with age-old traditions at the pre-school ground at Diyathalawa on 07 April 2025.
26th March 2025 13:14:28 Hours
For Muslim communities across the world, the Ramadan feast is an important occasion. It is known that the Quran, the sacred text of Islam, was given to Prophet Muhammad by God as a means of guiding humanity. During Ramadan, people read the Quran, pray together at the mosque, and reflect.
24th March 2025 09:09:42 Hours
Major General KAWNH Bandaranayake USP, the Commander of Security Forces Central, made an official visit to 11 Infantry Division on 24 March 2025. Before arriving at the Headquarters of 11 Infantry Division, he visited the Malwathu and Asgiri temples to pay homage to the Maha Nayaka Theros.
