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  • 611 INFANTRY BRIGADE CONDUCTED A RESCUE OPERATION

    10th March 2024 17:16:53 Hours

    On 10 March 2024, at 10:45 hours, 611 Infantry Brigade received information about a student from Wayamba University who fell while climbing the Alagalla mountain range in Rambukkana. The Quick Reaction Team of 611 Infantry Brigade and 18 troops from 8 Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment swiftly responded to conduct the rescue operation.

  • 14 INFANTRY DIVISION CONDUCT AN ALL RANKS GET TOGETHER

    07th March 2024 18:33:31 Hours

    14 Infantry Division conducted an 'All Ranks Get Together' at 1800 hrs on 5 March 2024, at the premises of 6 Battalion of Gajaba Regiment with the intention of boosting the morale of troops despite the current tense situation in Colombo.

  • STATIONERY DONATION PROGRAMME BY TROOPS OF 6TH SRI LANKA ARTILLERY

    05th March 2024 16:56:23 Hours

    Troops from the 6 Field Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery organized a community project on 04 March 2024, at Dagonna Ranasinghe Primary School. During the event, they distributed stationery to underprivileged students to ease the financial burden on their families. The Commander 141 Infantry Brigade graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

  • NEWLY APPOINTED COMMANDER 613 INFANTRY BRIGADE ASSUMES DUTIES

    05th March 2024 15:44:20 Hours

    Brigadier S N M A B Arambepola RWP assumed office as the new Commander 613 Infantry Brigade on 04 March 2024 amid military formalities, inclusive of a Guard Turnout soon after his arrival at the premises.

  • 2 (V) GW Troops Contributed to Galle Fort Beach Cleanup Programme

    05th March 2024 15:03:37 Hours

    "Fortress Events Institute" and "Southern Province Dharmapala Parapura" organized a beach cleaning and plastic collection campaign on 29.02.2024, from 0800 hours to 1300 hours, in the historical Galle Fort.

  • NEW COMMANDER 141 INFANTRY BRIGADE ASSUMES OFFICE

    05th March 2024 14:57:55 Hours

    The 13th Commander of the 141 Infantry Brigade, Colonel R R De S Dharmawickrema RSP of Gemunu Watch, assumed office on 29 February 2024, amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the Brigade Headquarters in Veyangoda.

  • NEW BRIGADIER GENERAL STAFF ASSUMES OFFICE

    04th March 2024 17:00:41 Hours

    Brigadier B P G K Balasooriya RSP psc assumed duties as the Brigadier General Staff of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 04 March 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • NEW COLONEL (COORD) ASSUMES OFFICE

    01st March 2024 16:36:46 Hours

    Colonel K M G S Kodituwakku RSP assumed duties as the Colonel (Coord) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 01 March 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • 8 SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY TROOPS SWIFTLY RESPOND TO DISTINGUISH FIRE AT KADUWELA

    01st March 2024 16:33:14 Hours

    On 28 February 2024, a sudden fire erupted at the Gragin Pipeline Yard - Kaduwela, owned by BSP Mendis and Company (Pvt) Ltd., prompting a rapid emergency response. Under the instructions of the Commander of 141 Infantry Brigade, 07 X 57 troops from the 8th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry, joined forces with the Colombo and Gampaha Fire Brigades to tackle the blaze.

  • MILITARY TROOPS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO RENOVATE HOSPITAL BUILDING

    01st March 2024 16:29:10 Hours

    Army personnel from the 3 (V) Battalion Gemunu Watch (00x 20) and 12(V) ESR (00 x 04), operating under the 613 Infantry Brigade of the 61 Division, Security Force Headquarters-West, dedicated their efforts to the renovation of the district chest clinic buildings in Matara. Additionally, they undertook the task of cleaning the surrounding areas as per the request of the district chest clinic. This commendable initiative took place over three days from February 20th to 22nd, 2024.