13th October 2024 23:43:28 Hours
As per the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces (West), Major General Lanka Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, west troops have been actively involved in emergency flood relief services in response to the heavy rains that affected in the Security Forces (West) AOR.
13th October 2024 22:10:05 Hours
Brigadier KTP De Silva RSP ndu psc of Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed office as the 21st General Officer Commanding (GOC), 61 Infantry Division on 11 October 2024 amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the 61 Infantry Division Headquarters in Boossa.
10th October 2024 12:32:47 Hours
In honour of outgoing General Officer Commanding of 61 Infantry Division, Major General K H M S Wickamaratne RSP, a formal farewell was organized at 61 Infantry Division Headquarters’, Boossa on 08 October 2024 at the relinquishment of his office.
10th October 2024 11:31:14 Hours
Major H M T Chandanayake USP assumed duties as Staff Officer ll (Log - Supply & Maintenance) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 02 October 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.
04th October 2024 18:24:17 Hours
Colonel H.B.C. Mahendra ptsc assumed duties as the Colonel (Admin & Quartering) of Security Force Headquarters (West) on 01 October 2024 on auspicious time having the blessing of Noble Triple Gem.
03rd October 2024 09:54:46 Hours
In celebration of World Children’s day, on the conceptual guidance of Brigadier R R de S Dharmawickrema RSP, the Commander of the 141 Infantry Brigade, the 6th Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery and the 8th Battalion of Sri Lanka Light Infantry distributed lunch and stationary packs among 40 kids at the Vihara Maha Devi Preschool, Nittambuwa and 24 children at Isuru Children's Home, Siyambalape on 01 October 2024. In addition, a special musical programme to entertain the children was organized at the end of the event making the day memorable for children.
10th September 2024 08:12:06 Hours
Major T S P Kumara RSP SLNG assumed duties as the 14th Commanding Officer of the 9th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard on 03 August 2024. The newly appointed Commanding Officer was awarded with a Guard Turnout and a Parade by the troops of the 9th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard soon after his arrival at the premises, in accordance with military traditions.
06th September 2024 20:58:11 Hours
The training program was organized by Security Forces (West) held at the 4 Sri Lanka Artillery lecture hall on 5 September 2024. Lieutenant Colonel A M T A B Arampath, Staf Officer I - Legal Section Security Forces (West) conducted a lecture regarding Responsibility of army personal.
04th September 2024 17:15:13 Hours
On 26 August 2024, Major ATR Abeynandana assumed duties as the 13th Commanding Officer of the 1 Sri Lanka National Guard. The newly appointed Commanding Officer was honored with a guard turnout at the entrance of the battalion. Following the military formalities, Major ATR Abeynandana officially took office at an auspicious time. To mark the occasion, he planted a sapling at the camp premises. Major ATR Abeynandana then addressed the troops, highlighting the battalion’s roles, tasks and discipline of the troops. The event concluded with an All Ranks tea, providing an opportunity for the newly appointed Commanding Officer to interact with both officers and other ranks of the battalion.
31st August 2024 11:08:00 Hours
As per the instructions of Major General Lanka Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Commander, Security Forces (West), the Directorate of Welfare conducted an awareness program on 28 August 2024 at the 4 Sri Lanka Artillery lecture hall. The program covered various welfare benefits available to Army personnel, including the facilities provided by the Directorate of Welfare, the admission process for Grade 1 for the children of Army personnel, membership details, loan procedures, and the Suwa Sahana Insurance scheme.
