06th July 2020 12:39:27 Hours
The foundation stone was laid for a holiday bungalow in Nuwara Eliya, in order that the officers and their families can spend vacations in the central highlands. The picturesque surrounding fully fledged with charming beauty and the cool climes urged to commence the constructions in Nuwara Eliya. Further, this bungalow is constructed in the premises of 3(V) Sri Lanka Singhe Regiment which is located in the responsible area of Security Forces (Central). On 02 July 2020 at an auspicious time, the foundation stone was laid by the Commander of the Army. Following that, the Commander visited the construction site of three story holiday bungalow complex which is located in Hawaeliya, Nuwara Eliya for middle grade and senior Officers in the Army.
30th June 2020 15:46:48 Hours
Major General W D C K Costa RSP USP, Commander Security Forces (Central) made his first official visit to the 3 Sri Lanka Singhe Regiment which is under command to Security Force Headquarters (Central) on 29 June 2020 after the assumption of duties as the Commander, Security Forces (Central). The General Officer Commanding of 11 Division, Major General W M J R K Senarathne RWP RSP, Brigade Commander of 112 Brigade, Brigadier E A P Ediriweera RWP and few more Officers also participated in this visit.
30th June 2020 10:48:51 Hours
Troops at Security Forces (Central) were lectured on Penetrative Mind and Realization. This timely lecture was conducted under the instructions of the Commander of the Army and the supervision of the Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General W D C K Costa RSP USP. Further, this lecture was conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Samanthi Bandara and Major T P G K P De Alwis RWP psc representing the Directorate of Psychological Operations.
25th June 2020 15:50:01 Hours
In accordance with a concept of the Commander of the Army an important lecture was conducted for the Officers of the Security Forces (Central). Intending to improve the knowledge of officers on Officering and Best Practices at Officers’ Mess, this lecture was conducted by the Head of the Training Team of Military Training Wing of Sri Lanka Military Academy, Lieutenant Colonel Ishara Weliwita RWP RSP USP psc on 24 June 2020. Further, this lecture was conducted with the supervision and the participation of the Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General W D C K Costa RSP USP.
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.
