25th April 2026 17:27:44 Hours
At around 0400 hrs on 23 April 2026, a major fire was reported at the Ratnapura Public Market Complex, located within Ratnapura Town. The fire had spread rapidly across the market premises, resulting complete destruction of approximately 120 commercial stalls. The incident has caused significant damage to property and disruption to local commercial activities.
25th April 2026 17:23:23 Hours
Under the direction of Major General R P S Prasad RWP RSP USP, General Officer Commanding of the 14 Infantry Division, a timely and essential lecture on "Improving Mental Health" was conducted on 22 April 2026 at the Division Lecture Hall. Session was organized in coordination with the Directorate of Preventive Medicine and Mental Health Services of Army Headquarters to coincide with the scheduled divisional training day.
24th April 2026 11:43:51 Hours
Following intense rainfall and strong winds occurred on 21 April 2026, the Wariyapola town area suffered significant infrastructure damage. The sudden storm impacted approximately twenty residences and a school building within the Wariyapola Divisional Secretariat.
07th April 2026 12:45:09 Hours
The newly appointed Colonel Coord, Col H S S P Senevirthna assumed duties at the Security Forces Headquarters (West) at an auspicious time on 07 April 2026, invoking religious blessings in keeping with military traditions. The brief ceremony was attended by senior officers, officers and other ranks of SFHQ (West). The event symbolized the formal acceptance of responsibilities and reaffirmed the commitment to uphold professionalism, discipline, and operational excellence.
30th March 2026 11:21:35 Hours
The newly appointed NEW STAFF OFFICER 1 (ADMIN) W R A S M Ranasinghe WWV RWP RSP USP assumed duties at the Security Forces Headquarters (West) at an auspicious time on 30 March 2026, invoking religious blessings in keeping with military traditions. The brief ceremony was attended by senior officers, officers, and other ranks of SFHQ (West). The event symbolized the formal acceptance of responsibilities and reaffirmed the commitment to uphold professionalism, discipline, and operational excellence.
16th March 2026 21:32:28 Hours
Under the Clean Sri Lanka Programme, troops of the 9th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard conducted a community service initiative to clean the Dharmashala and surrounding premises of the Dunumawa Ancient Gallen Viharaya.
13th March 2026 22:30:59 Hours
11th March 2026 12:41:29 Hours
A comprehensive Drivers’ Training Workshop was conducted on 11 March 2026 at Panagoda under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces Headquarters (West), with the participation of qualified instructors from 1 Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) and 1 Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC).
09th March 2026 11:47:25 Hours
Brigadier P M Mummullage RSP USP assumed duties as the 17th Brigade Commander of the former 612 Infantry Brigade (at present 143 Inf Bde) on 23 February 2026. The new commander was warmly welcomed with a ceremonial guard turnout presented by the troops of the 1 SLAPC
.05th March 2026 17:14:25 Hours
Troops of the 8th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (8 SLSR) responded promptly to a sudden fire outbreak reported at Kochchipetti Kanda in Ruwanwella Divisional Secretariat area.
