Sub News

In response to a request made from Commander Security Force (East) by Ven. Dewagala Hemanthalankara Thero the Chief Incumbent of Bandanagala Sri Subhadrarama temple Dimbulagala, the troops of 2 (V) SLSC provided their assistance to complete the paintings of Pagoda, Cloud Shaped Dyke, Shrining Room, Bodhi Dyke and Campanile under the directions and guidance of Major General Channa Weerasuriya, the Commander Security Force (East).

Under the supervision of Colonel Wasantha Hewage, the Commander 233 Infantry Brigade, Vakarai Hospital was turned into COVID - 19 Treatment Centre on 22 May 2021 by the troops of 233 Infantry Brigade as a readiness to face any emergency situation under present rapid contamination of the COVID - 19 virus in the country.

Troops of 9 SLA conducted a donation programme for Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) Kandakadu on 20 May 2021 focusing the immediate needs of the centre including 5 Water Boilers and 3 Security Torches.

Major RMJB Ranaraja psc GR assumed duties as the 14th Commanding Officer of the 6 th Battalion, the Gajaba Regiment on 19 May 2021 at the Battalion Headquarters in Nawaladi, Batticaloa.

Troops of 7 SLA conducted a donation programme for Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) Hingurakgoda on 8, 9 and 10 May 2021 focusing the immediate needs such as water boilers, towels and food items.

Under the direction of Major General Nalin Koswatte, the General Officer Commanding 23 Infantry Division, 28 COVID 19 victims who underwent treatments at the Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) Hingurakgoda were safely sent to their respective residences on 08 May 2021 under the supervision of 7 SLA.

Continues awareness programmes on prevention of spreading COVID 19 were conducted in Eraur and Kattankudy towns on 09 May 2021 by 4 GW and 11 SLSR troops in liaison with Kattankudy and Eraur Police Stations under the supervision of Commander 231 Infantry Brigade and with the direction of Major General Nalin Koswatte, the General Officer Commanding 23 Infantry Division.

A community based awareness programme on COVID 19 was underway in Kattankudy Town on (Friday) 07 to enlighten the public on symptoms, prevention and precautionary measures relating to the pandemic. The session was conducted by the troops of 11 (V) SLSR in liaison with Kattankudy Police Station under the direction of Major General NalinKoswatte the General Officer Commanding 23 Infantry Division and with the supervision of Colonel Vijitha Hettiarachchi the Commander 231 Infantry Brigade.

With the COVID 19 cases surging in many parts of the country, health officials are scrambling to find beds to accommodate the large number of patients who test positive on daily basis. Considering this urgent need, another Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) was opened at the Youth Centre Kanthale as directed by the Commander Security Force (East) Major General Channa Weerasuriya and the General Officer Commanding of 22 Infantry Division Major General Samantha Silva.

Colonel Vijitha Hettiarachchi assumed duties as the new Commander of the 231 Infantry Brigade, amid religious blessing at Brigade Headquarters in Kallady - Batticaloa on Saturday (01). The newly appointed Brigade Commander was greeted to a Guard Turnout on arrival at entrance of the 231 Infantry Brigade.