29th October 2025 14:49:14 Hours
Considering the potential disaster situations and road accidents in the Kegalle District, the 611 Infantry Brigade conducted a Search and Rescue Training Exercise for the under-command troops of 8 SLSR on 28 October 2025 at the 8 SLSR camp premises. The exercise scenario was based on a bus that had toppled down a precipice approximately 400 feet deep, for which 8 SLSR was assigned responsibility to execute the search and rescue operation. The programme concluded with a comprehensive debriefing conducted by the Commander, 611 Infantry Brigade.
22nd October 2025 17:57:09 Hours
Under the direction and guidance of the GOC 61 Inf Div and the supervision of the Comd 573 Infantry Brigade troops of the 2 (V) GW carried out a flood relief operation in the Piyadigama area, Galle District, on 22 October 2025.
22nd October 2025 12:32:15 Hours
The instructions of the SFHQ (West), 14 Infantry Division and Commander 142 Infantry Brigade successfully conducted a specialized training programme focused on emergency, VVIP, and self-defence skills for the nation’s tourism sector. The programme was mainly focused on hotel owners, management staff, security personnel, and tourist guides within the respective AOR.
22nd October 2025 12:17:06 Hours
Maj Gen RPS Prasad RWP RSP USP assumes duties as the 13th General Officer Commanding of 14 infantry division, amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the headquarters of 14 infantry division at Vauxhall Street, Colombo 02 on 18th oct 2025.
22nd October 2025 11:52:56 Hours
Under the directions and guidence of the GOC 61 Inf Div, and the Supervising of the Comd 573 Inf Bde 1 X 15 troops of the 20 SLLI carried out road clearance and restoration work along the Tawalama–Pitigala main road near Ayudagala, which was damaged due to a landslide 1010 hr on 21 Oct 2025.
22nd October 2025 11:36:37 Hours
To commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, the 61 Infantry Division proudly organized an Inter-Brigade Cricket Tournament, fostering unity, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among its troops, under the guidance of General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division, Major General W S V Fernando USP ndc IG.
21st October 2025 10:40:31 Hours
Sri Lanka Army troops from the 8th Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (8 SLSR) were deployed to support recovery operations following a train derailment at Ihala Kotte.
21st October 2025 09:12:58 Hours
A train traveling from Kandy to Colombo was derailed near Mawanella around 1650 hours on 19 October 2025 due to a landslide in the area. Responding promptly to the situation, three teams comprising 48 troops from the 8th Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (8 SLSR), under the 611 Infantry Brigade of the 57 Infantry Division, were deployed from their camp at 1900 hours to provide assistance. The troops supported the authorities in clearing the track and ensuring the safety of passengers and railway staff affected by the incident. Their timely response and dedicated effort helped to stabilize the situation and restore normalcy in the area. After completing the assigned duties, the troops returned to their camp at 2130 hours on the same day. This operation once again reflects the Sri Lanka Army’s commitment to serving the nation in times of need.
17th October 2025 15:35:51 Hours
Blood donation programme was held at the National Blood Transfusion Center, Narahenpita on 16.10.2025 from 0900 hours onwards. To commemorate the 56th birth anniversary of Venerable Daranagama Sumanaratne thero, Temple of the Adiyambalama Sri Veluwanaramaya. Under the guidance of the Commander of the SFHQ(West), and under the supervision of the General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division and the Commander 144 Infantry Brigade, 00x05 troops from this Brigade participated in donating blood.
17th October 2025 15:23:56 Hours
As per the concept of the commander, Security forces headquarters (West) and With the instruction and approval given by Commander of the Army a comprehensive awareness workshop on “Emergency Response for Tourist Safety” was organized by the 1st Battalion Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Crops and 9th Battalion The Gamunu Watch at Yatadolawatta on 14th October 2025.
