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  • WEST TROOPS ORGANIZE A BATH DANSALA IN LINE WITH THE ESALA FULL MOON POYA DAY – 2023.

    04th July 2023 17:44:04 Hours

    In line with the Esala Poya Day, troops of Security Forces Headquarters (West) in collaboration with K D Construction Pvt. Ltd. and Mawathgama Tharuna Kela organized a Bath Dansala and Ice cream dansala at Mawathgama College Ground, Homagama on 03 July 2023.

  • 1 SRI LANKA NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS CONTRIBUTE TO 'HARITHA NIYAMUWO' PROGRAMME

    04th July 2023 17:32:05 Hours

    The 10th agricultural knowledge improvement and leadership development programme, themed ‘Haritha Niyamuwo’ was organized by the Wayamba Training Institute in collaboration with the troops of the 1 Sri Lanka National Guard of 143 Infantry Brigade under Security Forces (West) on 01 July 2023 at Wayamba Training Institute premises in Wariyapola in order to encourage the students to contribute to the world food safety programmes of the next generation.

  • 144 INFANTRY BRIGADE TROOPS ASSIST IN ANOTHER DENGUE PREVENTION PROGRAMME

    04th July 2023 17:26:18 Hours

    One Officer and ten Other Ranks of 2 (v) Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry under 144 Infantry Brigade of Security Force (West) assisted the National Dengue Prevention Campaign, which was conducted on 01 July 2023, on the directions of the Commander Security Forces (West).

  • WEST TROOPS ORGANIZED A CHARITABLE PROGRAMME AT SAMBODHI HOME IN GALLE

    04th July 2023 17:21:37 Hours

    The collective effort of Army personnel from 613 Infantry Brigade Headquarters and 2 (v) Battalion Gemunu Watch, under Security Forces (West), recently organized another humanitarian project to provide a delicious lunch for 56 children with special needs residing at Sambodhi Home in Galle. This initiative, which took place on 30 June 2023, aimed to bring joy and happiness to these children.

  • WEST TROOPS ASSIST IN RENOVATION WORKS AT ‘SRI PUNYALOKA' TEMPLE AT WATAREKA

    04th July 2023 17:16:46 Hours

    Troops of the 15 Drone Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery under 142 Infantry Brigade of 14 Infantry Division of Security Forces (West) have once again demonstrated their commitment to serving the community by volunteering their manpower for another noble project. In response to a request made by the chief Incumbent of the ‘Sri Punyaloka' temple at Watareka, Meegoda, the troops dedicated their time and effort during 21 to 30 June 2023 for various renovation tasks of the Sri Punyaloka temple.

  • 141 INFANTRY BRIGADE ORGANIZE A WORKSHOP ON PREVENTION OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

    01st July 2023 17:24:14 Hours

    Road accidents have become a persistent issue within the Army, prompting the need for proactive measures to address this growing concern. In response to this alarming trend, the 141 Infantry Brigade under the 14 Infantry Division of Security Forces (West) organized a one-day workshop on the topic of "Prevention of Traffic Accidents" on 28 June 2023, at Brigade Headquarters premises.

  • ARMY PERSONNEL OF 15 DRONE REGIMENT SRI LANKA ARTILLERY CONTRIBUTE TO ‘VIRU AMADAHARA’ PROGRAMME

    28th June 2023 14:51:12 Hours

    In response to a request made by the Venerable Ududumbara Kashyapa Thera, Army personnel of 15 Drone Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery generously contributed to the ‘Viru Amadahara’ programme, which was recorded by 'Jaya TV’ on 26 June 2023 for their further references.

  • NEW COL (COORD) ASSUMES OFFICE

    26th June 2023 16:36:49 Hours

    Colonel P M Mummullage RSP USP assumed duties as the Colonel (Coord) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 26 June 2023 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • 144 INFANTRY BRIGADE TROOPS ASSIST IN A DENGUE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN

    26th June 2023 16:24:40 Hours

    A group of Army personnel belonging to 2 (v) Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry of 144 Infantry Brigade recently participated in a Dengue prevention campaign in collaboration with the officials of Gothatuwa MOH office and police personnel of Mulleriyawa police station. The project was conducted on 24 June 2023, covering 504 Kelanimulla Grama Nilsdari Division under the Gothatuwa MOH office.

  • NEW CHAIRPERSON OF THE SRI LANKA ARMY GENERAL SERVICE CORPS SEVA VANITHA UNIT ASSUMES OFFICE

    22nd June 2023 12:08:32 Hours

    Mrs. Himali Pussella, the Spouse of Major General D.M.K.D.B. Pussella RWP RSP, took office as the 12th Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps Seva Vanitha Unit on 21 June 2023, at Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps Headquarters, after Major General D.M.K.D.B. Pussella RWP RSP assumed duties as the 16th Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps.