16th April 2019 17:30:09 Hours
Major General G J L Waduge RWP RSP USP ndu of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment assumed office as the new Commander, Security Forces - Central (SF-C) at his office in the Diyatalawa Army Cantonment on Friday (12) during a simple ceremony. He succeeded Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG, expected to take up another appointment shortly.
16th April 2019 11:23:24 Hours
Security Forces Headquarters (Central) troops and the Volunteer Force Training School troops joined together to give an auth for Bakmaha Pledge for narcotics free country in the morning on 3 April 2019. Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG, Commander Security Forces (Central) and all officers of SFHQ(C) participated for the event with ORS. After hoisting the national flag, Security Forces (Central) flag and the Volunteer Force Training School flag, National Anthem was sung at the Headquarters premises. The Bakmaha Pledge was read by Lt Col SP Malawarage RSP USP IG, SO 1 (Log) of Security Forces Headquarters (Central). Following that all ranks were witness the main ceremony on TV which was held at the Independence Square under the patronage of the President Maithripala Sirisena.
16th April 2019 11:14:49 Hours
A Guard Turn Out and a Guard of Honour offered by troops of 9 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment in keeping with military traditions, saluted the out-going Commander Security Force (Central) Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG in Security Force Headquarters (Central) – Diyatalawa on 10 April 2019 . The General Officer Commanding of 11 Division and 12 Division, Brigade Commanders of 111, 112, Brigades, Commanding Officers of affiliated Bns and other under command units and Other Ranks of the SFHQ(Central) were present at the ceremony. Afterwards, the out-going Commander posed for a group photograph and participated for all Rank Tea. Further, Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG addressed the troops and thanked all for the generous assistance and support extended to him to perform his tasks during his tenure as the SF Comd.
16th April 2019 11:09:11 Hours
Security Force Headquarters (Central) ceremonially celebrated Sinhala and Hindu New Year Festival on 8 April 2019 at Muthukumaru Ground Diyatalawa .The Commander Security Force (Central) Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG was graced the occasion along with his wife Miss Ludmila De Silva as the Chief Guest. All Officers, Others Ranks, Civil Staff and Their family members were participated for the festival. The Festival included many varieties of traditional games and fun-making activities adding glamour and humor to the Celebrations. At the end of the day winners were rewarded giving valuable prices. and gifts by the SF Comd and Musical Programme was held to entertained everyone and at the evening.
29th March 2019 17:12:56 Hours
The 'Sri Pada' (Adam's Peak) is a historically important place of pilgrimage in Sri Lanka. Thousands of devotees make the arduous trek to the mountain each year during the pilgrimage season to reach the summit before sunrise. In order to reach the top, devotees have to climb thousands of steps over several hours braving tough weather conditions. The 'Sri Pada' is located in the central highlands of the island and reaches a height of more than 2,240m.”The mountain is surrounded by protected forest reserves which are home to a wide range of fauna and flora, many endemic to the country.
29th March 2019 11:50:56 Hours
Annual sports meet was organized on 26 March 2019 by the Viru Kekulu Pre School, Diyatalawa which is under command to Security Forces (Central). The sports meet was successfully conducted on the direction of Mrs Ludmila De Silva the Senior Lady In charge of the Diyatalawa Viru Kekulu pre school.Mrs Shiromi Liyanage the Assistant Public Relation Officer The Army Seva Vanitha Unit graced the occasion as the Chief Guest .The Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG as well as senior officers, officers and other ranks of this Headquarters participated in the Sports meet. The teachers of the Pre-School and the parents of the kids assisted the children to make the the Annual Sports meet success.
29th March 2019 07:57:17 Hours
The Thripitaka was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage, the ceremony was held under the patronage of President Maitreepala Sirisena at the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic on 23 March 2019.This historical event was held with the participation of three chief incumbents of three chapters and MahaSanga under state patronage. Ministers and Tri forces Commanders also the participated the ceremony. Along with this historical event under the direction of the Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG and the supervision of Major General TJ Nanayakkara RWP USP ndu the General Officer Commanding 11 Division, 10 senior officers, officers and 150 other ranks were participated for the Gilanpasa pooja to 4000 MahaSanga for the blessing of all military personals.
26th March 2019 18:42:23 Hours
Security Force Central proudly celebrated the 6th anniversary on 21 March 2019.In celebration of the anniversary a series of programmes were launched with the participation and the directions of Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG the Commander Security Force (Central).
17th March 2019 19:40:09 Hours
The Inter Regiment Basketball Tournament that got underway at Panagoda Indoor Stadium on Friday (15) in the presence of a large gathering, headed by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake as the Chief Guest gave the win to Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (Men) and players in the Sri Lanka Army General Services Corps (Women).
26th February 2019 12:39:38 Hours
The Commander Security Forces (Central) Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG made two-day visit on 21 and 22 February 2019 to inspect the current situation and present developments of the units under command to Security Forces Central. He visited, 7 Signal, 8 SLASC on 21 February and 7 SLCMP and 2 SLE(V) on 22 February 2019 . During the visit he observed the development of the camps as well as the construction of the proposed buildings in the camp premises. During this visit, Commander Participated tea parties with all ranks and participated for Tree planting events to make his visit remarkable.
