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  • 11 (V) BATTALION OF THE SINHA REGIMENT CONDUCTS DRY RATION PACK DONATION PROGRAMME

    26th June 2025 09:35:49 Hours

    Under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces (East), and the close supervision of the General Officer Commanding, 24 Infantry Division, as part of ongoing civil-military coordination activities, the 11 (V) Battalion of the Sinha Regiment conducted a dry ration and lunch packet donation programme with the concept of the Commander, 243 Infantry Brigade.

  • SECURITY FORCES (EAST) CONDUCT AN OPERATION TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM WILD ELEPHANTS

    21st June 2025 15:52:16 Hours

    The Security Forces (East), in collaboration with the 7th Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery, the 12th Battalion of the Gamunu Watch, the 3 (V) Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, the Wildlife Department, and Mahaweli officers, conducted an operation to drive 26 wild elephants from Mivithapura to Nuwaragala on June 19, 2025. This initiative aimed to mitigate damage caused by wild elephants to paddy fields and to safeguard local communities.

  • Security Forces (East) Marks World Environment Day 2025

    06th June 2025 11:36:56 Hours

    Under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces (East), several establishments under the command of Security Forces (East) conducted a series of environmental programs in parallel with World Environment Day, observed on 05 June 2025.

  • COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES AS THE DEPUTY GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING OF THE 22 INFANTRY DIVISION

    01st June 2025 18:30:54 Hours

    Deputy General Officer Commanding of 22 Infantry Division, Maj Gen GAT Godevatte RWP RSP was taken over the duties on 28 May 2025 at an auspicious moment.

  • 15th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry Conducts Medical Camp in Trincomalee

    29th May 2025 12:10:01 Hours

    Under the guidance of the Commander Security Forces (East), Major General P. R. Pathiravithana, USAWC, psc, and the close supervision of the General Officer Commanding the 22 Infantry Division, civil-military coordination activities continue in the Eastern theatre.

  • 12th Battalion Gamunu Watch Rescues Lost Hikers in Danigala Kanda

    28th May 2025 06:24:35 Hours

    According to information received from the Aralaganwila Police Station, troops of the 12th Battalion of the Gamunu Watch successfully rescued four individuals who went missing while hiking in Danigala Kanda.

  • OPENING OF THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED OTHER RANKS’ ACCOMMODATION

    20th May 2025 10:13:48 Hours

    In line with a concept introduced by the Commander 243 Infantry Brigade, the newly constructed ‘FORT HAVEN’ accommodation complex aimed at uplifting the welfare and living standards of soldiers was ceremonially declared open on 10 May 2025 by Brigadier KMUP Kaluapahana USP psc Commander 243 Infantry Brigade.

  • HEADQUARTERS 23 INFANTRY DIVISION CELEBRATES VESAK FESTIVAL 2025

    16th May 2025 16:48:01 Hours

    On the concept of General Officer Commanding 23 Infantry Division, Major General P S Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc, Staff Officers and Troops of Headquarters 23 Infantry Division organized a Displaying of Vesak Lantern in parallel with celebration of Vesak Festival on 12 and 13 May 2025.

  • 4 Gamunu Watch Lays Foundation Stone for House for Low-Income Family

    16th May 2025 12:01:42 Hours

    Under the guidance of the Commander Security Forces (East), Major General P. R. Pathiravithana, USAWC, psc, and the close supervision of the General Officer Commanding the 23 Infantry Division, the 4th Battalion of the Gamunu Watch, deployed under the 232 Infantry Brigade, laid the foundation stone for a house for a low-income family.

  • SECURITY FORCES (EAST) ORGANIZE VIBRANT VESAK ZONE IN WELIKANDA

    13th May 2025 15:32:39 Hours

    Under the guidance of the Commander Security Forces (East), Major General P. R. Pathiravithana, USAWC, psc, the Security Forces (East) successfully organized a vibrant Vesak Zone in Welikanda town as part of ongoing civil-military coordination efforts.