26th July 2023 17:30:00 Hours
As per the directions of the Commander Security Forces (West), the Army personnel of the 3 (v) Battalion Gemunu Watch under 613 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) have once again demonstrated their commitment to serving the community by providing labour assistance for minor repair work at the Nilwala Kanishta Vidyalaya, Matara, on the 20 and 21 of July 2023.
24th July 2023 17:43:36 Hours
The Michael Vaz and Honey Thamel Elle Tournament - 2023 was a thrilling event that took place from 08 to 16 July 2023, at the Thoduwawa Golden Beach Sports Club playground. The tournament was organized by the Thoduwawa Golden Beach Sports Club in Marawila and featured 16 teams, including the Sri Lanka Army Elle team.
23rd July 2023 15:19:38 Hours
A contingent of Army personnel from 2 (V) Battalion Gemunu Watch of 613 Infantry Brigade under the Security Forces (West) conducted a Shramadana campaign at Ancient Yatagala Rajamaha Viharaya, Unawatuna on 20 July 2023, dedicating their time and effort towards the upkeep of this historic temple.
22nd July 2023 15:07:30 Hours
Responding to the need for immediate action, a contingent of Army personnel belonging to 8 Battalion Gemunu Watch of the 611 Infantry Brigade under the 61 Infantry Division of the Security Forces (West) rushed recently, on 22 July 2023, to general area Kongahamankada in Kalthota Divisional Secretariat at around morning hours and doused the bush fire that was fast spreading due to prevailing dry weather.
20th July 2023 05:30:00 Hours
Brigadier A.M.R. Abesinghe assumed duties as the Brigadier Admin and Quartering of Security Force Headquarters (West) on 20 July 2023 on an auspicious time having the blessing of Noble Triple Gem.
17th July 2023 18:07:39 Hours
With the intention of speeding up the National Dengue Prevention Campaign being implemented island-wide, troops serving under the 14 and 61 Infantry Divisions under the Security Forces (West) contributed their manpower to another Dengue prevention campaign from 14 to 16 July 2023, covering 26 MOH office areas in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kegalle, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura, where a rise in Dengue patients has been reported.
14th July 2023 08:07:39 Hours
On 13 July 2023, Major General D. M. K. D. B. Pussella RWP RSP, Commander Security Forces (West), gifted a Buddha statue of his own to be placed inside the newly built shrine room at the 1 Sri Lanka Army Engineer Service Regiment Panagoda. This serene and sacred shrine room was specially built to provide a place for religious observances and meditation for the military personnel stationed at the Regiment.
14th July 2023 07:54:33 Hours
Brigadier K.T.P. de Silva RSP psc assumed duties as the Brigadier General Staff on 13 July 2023 at the Security Forces Headquarters (West).
12th July 2023 19:13:21 Hours
Major General D.M.K.D.B. Pussella RWP RSP, Commander Security Forces (West), made a field visit to Panaluwa Field Firing Range on 12 July 2023, in order to inspect the proposed location where the new Battalion Training School of Security Forces (West) will be established in the near future.
12th July 2023 17:30:00 Hours
Thabbowa Maha Vidyalaya, located in Puttalam, recently held its investiture ceremony for school prefect badges, and the event was graced by the presence of Brigadier T.M.F. Kichilan RWP RSP, the Commander of 143 Infantry Brigade. On 06 July 2023, the Principal of Thabbowa Maha Vidyalaya invited Brigadier T.M.F. Kichilan RWP RSP to attend the ceremony as the Chief Guest.
