23rd July 2024 17:18:29 Hours
Lt Col N W D A Nanayakkara RSP USP assumed duties as the Staff Officer I (Procurement) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 23 July 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.
22nd July 2024 23:29:47 Hours
Under the direction and guidance of the General Officer Commanding the 14 Infantry Division, Major General KAWNH Bandaranayake USP, and the Deputy General Officer Commanding Major General KAU Kodituwakku RSP USP psc IG, the division recently conducted a 3-day training program for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) in the under-commanded Infantry Brigades and Battalions from 17 to 19 July 2024.
18th July 2024 17:31:00 Hours
18th July 2024 12:26:53 Hours
The training programme organized by Security Forces Headquarters (West) conducted a lecture, held at the 4th Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery Lecture Hall on 17 July 2024. Major M H M S Bandara Lsc - Military Intelligence, led the session.
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.
