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  • RAISING AWARENESS AMONG ARMY OFFICERS AND OTHER RANKS ABOUT THE PREVENTION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS

    24th January 2025 11:44:31 Hours

    An awareness workshop on the prevention of dangerous drugs was conducted on 22nd January 2025, at the 14th Battalion Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Lecture Hall. The session was led by Lieutenant Colonel W A N D Jayasundara, the Senior Rehabilitation Officer of the Colombo District 1 Division, Rehabilitation Bureau, along with Mrs. Dulshani Tharaka Mahanama and Mrs. Dilhara Waragoda from the National Board for the Control of Dangerous Drugs.

  • Beach Cleaning Program Organized by Matara District Secretariat in Conjunction with the “Clean Sri Lanka” Program

    17th January 2025 10:21:16 Hours

    As part of the Clean Sri Lanka Program, initiated under a government concept, a beach cleanup campaign was conducted in the Matara, Devinuwara, and Dikwella Divisional Secretariats on 16 January 2025, from 0730 hours to 1130 hours, under the theme “Beautiful Island, Smiling People.” The event was held under the patronage of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Mr. Sunil Handunnetti, with the participation of the Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Mrs. Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Member of Parliament, Mr. Ajantha Gammaddage, Matara District Secretary, Mr. Ganesha Amarasinghe, and other government officials.

  • “CLEAN SRI LANKA” BEACH CLEANING CAMPAIGN BEGINS IN GALLE DISTRICT

    13th January 2025 08:53:09 Hours

    As part of the Clean Sri Lanka program the government launched a large-scale beach cleanup initiative covering the coastal stretch from Bentota to Goviapana under the theme “Beautiful Island, Smiling People”. This program was held on 12 January 2025 in the Galle District under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Vocational Education and Galle District Member of Parliament, Nalin Hewage

  • THE IMPACT OF THE CLEAN SRI LANKA PROGRAM ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

    12th January 2025 11:59:11 Hours

    As part of the Clean Sri Lanka Program initiated under the vision of His Excellency the President, a cleaning initiative was conducted under the guidance of Major General K J N M P K Nawaratne RWP RSP ndu, the General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division, and the supervision of Brigadier B Y C Fernando RWP USP, the Commander 144 Infantry Brigade.

  • A LECTURE ON “PREVENTION AND AWARENESS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES” CONDUCTED ALONGSIDE WEDNESDAY TRAINING DAY

    10th January 2025 18:21:51 Hours

    A lecture titled “Prevention and Awareness of Infectious Diseases” was conducted at the 4th Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment Lecture Hall as part of the Wednesday training program on 08th January 2025.

  • GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 61 INFANTRY DIVISION INSPECTS 573 INFANTRY BRIGADE CONSTRUCTION

    09th January 2025 08:48:02 Hours

    The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 61 Infantry Division, Major General K T P De Silva RSP ndu psc, along with Senior Officers, including the Colonel (Coordinate) and Colonel (Admin & Quartering) 61 Infantry Division, conducted an inspection visit to the 573 Infantry Brigade Headquarters located at Pitigala Camp on 06th January 2025.

  • GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 57 INFANTRY DIVISION GRACES THE PREFECT INVESTITURE CEREMONY AS THE CHIEF GUEST

    06th January 2025 15:02:19 Hours

    At the invitation of the Principal of St. Bernadette’s Model School, Polgahawela, Major General W M P M Wijesooriya RWP RSP ndu, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 57 Infantry Division, attended the Prefect Investiture Ceremony as the Chief Guest on 03rd January 2025.

  • NEW STAFF OFFICER II (SUPPLY & TRANSPORT) ASSUMES OFFICE

    31st December 2024 17:11:32 Hours

    Major J M G E P K Jayaweera Lsc SLCMP assumed duties as the Staff Officer II (Supply & Transport) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 31 December 2024, an auspicious time with the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • NEW STAFF OFFICER I (LOGISTIC) ASSUMES OFFICE

    27th December 2024 14:45:48 Hours

    Maj B M G S Somanatha USP Lsc SLEME assumed duties as the Staff Officer I (Logistic) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 27 December 2024, an auspicious time with the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • 16TH BATTALION GAJABA REGIMENT CONDUCTED A DONATION PROGRAM

    21st December 2024 21:48:30 Hours

    A significant donation program was conducted on 20th December 2024 to support 18 residents of the “Nirmala Maatha” Senior Citizens’ Home, located in the Wanathavilluwa Divisional Secretariat Division in the Puttalam District. This compassionate initiative was organized under the guidance of the Commander of the 57 Infantry Division and the close supervision of Brigadier K A D T P Wimalasena RWP RSP, the Commander 143 Infantry Brigade.