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The 233 Brigade Headquarters located in Vakarai marked its 30th Anniversary on 28 February 2021 giving priority to religious observances.

Troops of 6 Gajaba Regiment (GR) of the 233 Infantry Brigade under the 23 Infantry Division of the Security Force Headquarters - East, together with Policemen on Thursday (4) afternoon arrested a stock of illegal sand mining equipment at Jayanthiyaya.

Making reality of the manifesto of His Excellency the President, ‘Gama Samaga Pilisadarak’ programme was conducted in Gomarankadawala on 27 February 2021. As discussed on above programme, HE the President has directed to renovate the playground at Gomarankadawala, Bakmigama, Medawachchiya Vidyalaya and entrusted above task to Sri Lanka Army.

Brigadier Mahesh Abeyrathna recently assumed duties as the 33rd Commander of the Forward Maintenance Area-East (FMA- E) HQ of the Security Force Headquarters - East.

To coincide with the Nawam Full Moon Poya Day, under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding 22 Infantry Division, Major General Samantha Silva, 22 Division conducted a Bodhi Pooja at the Sri Vijayangarama Temple at 22 Division Headquarters on 26 February 2021.

A lecture was conducted to educate on the formulation of action plan for the 'Sri Lankan Army Way Forward Strategy 2020-2025 at the Security Force Headquarters (East) on Saturday (13). Commandant, Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Major General Nishantha Herath, Colonel Bandula Kodippili...

Major General A C Lamahewa WWV RWP RSP after assuming duties as the General Officer Commanding of 24 Infantry Division made a courtesy call on the District Secretary Ampara Mr. M L Bandaranayake on 11th February 2021.

Major General A C Lamahewa WWV RWP RSP assumed duties as the 8th General Officer Commanding of 24 Infantry Division on 08 February 2021 amidst traditional military formalities being accomplished at the Headquarters premises Malwaththa, Ampara.

The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding of the 22 Infantry Division Major General MKS Silva RWP RSP ndu made his maiden official visits to 221 & 222 Brigades and under command Battalions on 27 and 29 January 2021.

Brigadier Nalin Koswatte assumed office as the 24 General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 23 Infantry Division HQ on Wednesday (20) during a simple ceremony. In accordance with military traditions, Brigadier Nalin Koswatte reviewed the Guard Turnout on his arrival after he was welcomed by the Colonel General Staff of the 23 Infantry Division.