18th June 2020 13:01:28 Hours
Troops of the Security Forces (Central), launched a cultivation project in accordance with a concept of the Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General W D C K Costa RSP USP. Consequently, potato seeds were cultivated in Kaluambathenna area in Diyatalawa on 17 June 2020. The commander Security Forces (Central) also attended the inaugural occasion along with six Officers and thirty Other Ranks.
16th June 2020 21:55:38 Hours
Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General W D C K Costa RSP USP visited the newly arranged special Residential Quarantine Center, maintained under the supervision of the Army at Uma Oya Office premises on 15 June 2020. This was arranged for 85 Iranians, belonging to the ongoing Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project. Further, the Commander inspected whether this center is arranged adhering the all health instructions imposed by the government.
09th June 2020 11:20:37 Hours
Major General W D C K Costa RSP USP, Commander Security Forces (Central) made his first official visit to 23 Gajaba Regiment and 3 Sri Lanka National Guards which are under command to Security Force Headquarters (Central) on 04 June 2020 after the assumption of duties as the Commander, Security Forces (Central). Moreover, Commander worshipped Kiriwehera, Kataragama Devalaya and Wedasiti Kanda during the visit. General Officer Commanding of 12 Division, Major General A L P S Thilakarathne RWP RSP USP psc, the Brigade Commander of 122 Brigade, Brigadier A H L G Amarapala RWP RSP psc as well as Senior Officers also participated in this visit.
03rd June 2020 13:08:23 Hours
Being an agricultural based island Sri Lankans give the prominence to the farming industry. As far as the military is concerned in the island they also contribute to the national agricultural requirements within the capacity. Consequently, the troops of Security Forces (Central) commenced farming in Fox Hill area on 25 May 2020 under the direction of the Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General W D C K Costa RSP USP.
03rd June 2020 13:01:43 Hours
The funeral of late minister and Ceylon Workers Congress leader Arumugam Thondaman was held at the Sports ground in Norwood, Hatton on 31 May 2020 with State honours. Further, a large crowd gathered to the place to bid farewell to Minister Arumugam Thondaman, amidst the curfew. Therefore, protective measures had been implemented to control the spreading of Covid -19 and security measures were also taken to control the public. The Prime Minister, Political leaders, Religious leaders as well as the Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General W D C K Costa RSP USP also participated in this occasion
22nd May 2020 22:13:34 Hours
The Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General W D C K Costa RSP USP inspected the constructions of building complex of new Army Hospital in Pallekele on 19 May 2020. The Brigade Commander of 112 Brigade, Brigadier E A P Ediriweera RWP also joined this official visit along with other Senior Officers. Further, the proposed plan of the hospital and other additional requirements relevant to the constructions were also examined by the Commander.
22nd May 2020 22:00:30 Hours
Many areas of the island have affected due to the prevailing adverse weather condition and the same situation has badly knocked the civil life of the responsible area of Security Forces (Central). Hence, with the mediation of military personnel, the relief operations are carried out in the affected areas. The Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General W D C K Costs RSP USP along with the Brigade Commander of 112 Brigade, Brigadier E A P Ediriweera RWP and few officers visited Nuwara Eliya area in order to witness the affected locations as well as the victims of this bad weather condition.
22nd May 2020 21:56:44 Hours
In parallel with the National War Heroes’ Memorial Day, Central Province was also celebrated the National War Heroes’ day on 19 May 2020 at the War Heroes Memorial in Mailapitiya with the participation of the Governor of Central Province, Mr Lalith U Gamage. The family members of the fallen war heroes also took part in the commemoration ceremony to pay the floral tribute.
15th May 2020 21:21:34 Hours
Major General W D C K Costa RSP USP, Commander Security Forces (Central) made his first formal visit to the 112 Brigade which is under command to Security Force Headquarters (Central) on 14 May 2020 after the assumption of duties as the Commander, Security Forces (Central).
11th May 2020 21:06:13 Hours
Troops of 17 Engineers Services improved the facilities in the ward 36 in General Hospital, Kandy as an Intermediate ICU in order to treat the patients of Covid-19. On 10 May 2020 around 1000 hours this renovated Unit was handed over to the Director of the hospital.
