13th July 2024 14:41:36 Hours
The 14 Infantry Division, under the guidance of Major General K A W N H Bandaranayake U S P, organized the 'Challenge Trophy Volleyball Tournament - 2024' from July 9th to 12th, 2024. Eighteen teams from various Brigades and Battalions within the division participated in the event. The General Officer Commanding the 14 Infantry Division attended as the chief guest, with the Deputy General Officer Commanding Major General K A U Kodituwakku RSP USP psc IG also in attendance. The 9 Sri Lanka National Guard team triumphed in an exhilarating final match at the Kelanimulla 2 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry Playground, securing the championship title.
12th July 2024 12:40:29 Hours
With the strike of the Railway Station Masters and Train Controllers on 09 and 10 July 2024, the Ministry of Defence, in its unwavering commitment to public safety, has requested the Commander of the Army to deploy Army troops to assist the police in providing security at railway stations. The Commander of the Army has instructed the Security Force Commanders to deploy troops accordingly.
10th July 2024 17:14:40 Hours
The training program organized by Security Forces Headquarters (West) included a series of lectures held at the 4th Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery Lecture Hall on 10 July 2024. Maj V N M Jayasekara USP Lsc, the Commanding Officer - of 1 Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police, led the session.
05th July 2024 12:04:55 Hours
Under the guidance of Commander 141 Infantry Brigade, Colonel R.R. de S. Dharmawickrema, RSP, the Brigade celebrated its 17th anniversary with a series of events. The celebrations commenced with a friendly cricket league on 29 June 2024, followed by an almsgiving and a renovated guard room opening on 01 July 2024. On 02 July 2024, the Brigade Major warmly received the Brigade Commander and awarded the Guard Turnout at the main entrance. The event was followed by a group photograph, the planting of a sapling, and a troop address to mark the anniversary celebrations with pride.
04th July 2024 11:04:24 Hours
Marking a significant milestone in the annual calendar of Security Forces West, a two-day workshop was dedicated to the Military in Internal Security Operations (MISO). Hosted by the International Committee of the Red Cross Delegation at Security Forces Headquarters - West on 2 and 3 July 2024, this workshop provided a pivotal platform for our officers to bolster their expertise in this crucial field.
02nd July 2024 09:11:42 Hours
At the invitation of the Governor of the Southern Province, a program was conducted to clean the Galle city area on 30 June 2024, with the participation of all government institutions of the Galle district. The event was organized by dividing Galle city into ten divisions. Additionally, 50 troops from 2(V) Gemunu Watch participated in cleaning Division “B” from Magalla Bridge to the Cement Factory. The program commenced with the participation of the Governor of the Southern Province, the General Officer Commanding the 61 Infantry Division - Major General KHMS Wickramarathna RSP, senior officers of the tri-forces, police, and members of government institutions.
28th June 2024 14:49:41 Hours
Major General Y A B M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc assumed office as the Security Forces Headquarters (West) Deputy Commander on 28 June 2024. Primary, senior officer auspiciously took over duties amidst religious observances and placed his signature in an official document to signify the acceptance of his new office. Afterward, a comprehensive briefing was conducted at the Security Forces Headquarters (West) conference hall. The Logistic Commander of Security Forces (West), Brigadier General Staff, Project Officer, Brigadier Coordinator (Volunteer Matters), Brigadier Admin & Quartering, Senior Officers, and Officers of Security Forces Headquarters (West) also participated in this event. Senior Officers, Officers, and Other Ranks of the Security Forces Headquarters (West) extended their best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Commander of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on the assumption of duties of the new appointment.
25th June 2024 17:29:40 Hours
Under the guidance of Senior Lecturer Yodhakandiye Ariyawansa Thero of the Sri Lanka Buddhist and Pali University, located in Pitipana, a pilgrimage was organized for the provision of materials needed by all patients receiving treatment at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital. This event took place from 0900 hours on 20 June 2024.
24th June 2024 20:34:29 Hours
On Poson Poya Day (21 June 2024), under the direction of the 143 Infantry Brigade Commander and the attentive supervision of the Commanding Officer and other officers. The officers and the other ranks of the 16 Battalion of the Gajaba Regiment held a Milk Rice Dansela at Gallen Temple in Karuwalagaswewa,
24th June 2024 20:27:05 Hours
Under the guidance of Commander 611 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier HDLS Perera RWP RSP ndc, Officers, and Other Ranks of the 611 Infantry Brigade, organized a "Manioc Dansala" on Poson Poya day (21 June 2024) in front of the 611 Infantry Brigade Headquarters, Beragala, Kegalle. A large number of civilians living around the area attended the dansala.
