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  • “Swift Army Response Prevents Bush Fire Spread in Koongahawela, Balangoda”

    07th July 2025 12:10:42 Hours

    As per the instruction of GOC 61 Infantry Division and under the close supervision of Commander 572 Infantry Brigade, 02 x 25 troops of 18th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard promptly responded to a bush fire that erupted in the Koongahawela area of Diyawinna, Balangoda. Upon receiving information, the troops swiftly mobilized to the affected location and carried out a well-coordinated effort to bring the situation under control. Their timely intervention was instrumental in preventing the fire from spreading to nearby forest patches, farmlands, and residential zones, thereby averting potential environmental and property damage. This prompt and disciplined response by the Sri Lanka Army once again reflects its unwavering commitment to public safety, environmental protection, and disaster response readiness in times of national need.

  • NEWLY APPOINTED GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 61 INFANTRY DIVISION ASSUMES OFFICE

    04th July 2025 13:48:02 Hours

    Major General W S V Fernando USP ndc IG assumed duties as the 21 General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division on 01 July 2025 at the Headquarters 61 Infantry Division - Boossa amidst formal military traditions.

  • ASSISTANCE DURING THE FIRE AT SAMPATH STICKER, A PRIVATE VEHICLE DECORATION INSTITUTE IN WEHERA, KURUNEGALA

    04th July 2025 12:50:02 Hours

    Fire was reported at the warehouse of the private company, wehera sampath sticker vehicle decoration, kurunegala, at around 1400 hours on 03 july 2025, due to an electrical leuk. The fire was extinguished with the support of officers from the kurunegala fire rescue department, 00 x 30 troops from the Regimental Centre Sri Lanka National Guard and 02 x 30 troop including the commanding officer of the 9th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard.

  • 141 Infantry Brigade Celebrates 18th Anniversary

    03rd July 2025 12:03:35 Hours

    The 18th Anniversary of the 141 Infantry Brigade was commemorated with a series of events organized under the guidance of Brigadier R.R. de S. Dharmawickrema RSP, Commander of the 141 Infantry Brigade.

  • ONLINE GAMBLING AWARENESS LECTURE HIGHLIGHTS RISKS AND CYBER SAFETY FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL

    03rd July 2025 08:49:50 Hours

    Under the guidance of Major General UKDDP Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc Commander Security Forces (West) an insightful lecture on online gambling and cyber awareness was held on 02 July 2025 as part of the Wednesday Training Programme at 1 SLAOC Lecture Hall,. The session was conducted by Major MI Marikkar MIC, a senior officer specializing in media and psychological operations.

  • CLEAN SRI LANKA AWARENESS PROGRAMME

    27th June 2025 11:38:14 Hours

    'Clean Sri Lanka' awareness programme was successfully conducted for the government servants of Palindanuwara Divisional Secretariat at Baduraliya from 1030 hour to 1230 hour on 23 June 2025 by Sri Lanka Army. The awareness programme was conducted by the Institute of Peace Support Operation Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) in linear with 21st anniversary of the IPSOTSL. Moreover. instructor assistance was given by the Major MH Wickramarachchi SLLI (O/68221) and Sergeant Kumararathne NMN (S/470738) for said awareness programme and was highly appreciated by the Palindanuwara Divisional Secretariat.

  • AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

    25th June 2025 14:50:52 Hours

    Under the guidance of the Commander Security Forces (West), Major General U K D D P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, a special lecture on “Awareness Programme On Tax Identification Number” was held on 25 June 2025, in line with the Wednesday training programme. The session was conducted by Ms Wasanthi Perera, Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department, and Mr A A B Jayaratna, Senior Deputy Commissioner. The lecture primarily focused on educating about income tax and wealth declarations.

  • New Commander 613 Infantry Brigade Assumes Duties

    20th June 2025 11:44:33 Hours

    Colonel S J Samarasinghe psc assumed office as the 12th Commander of the 613 Infantry Brigade on 17 June 2025 amidst religious blessing and military formalities, inclusive of a Guard Turnout soon after his arrival at the premises.

  • “GOC 61 INFANTRY DIVISION OFFICIALLY VISITED HEADQUARTERS 572 INFANTRY BRIGADE ”

    19th June 2025 17:11:00 Hours

    The General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division Maj Gen KTP De Silva RSP ndu psc conducted an official visit to the Headquarters 572 Infantry Brigade on 17 June 2025. In that, the GOC was warmly received by the Commander 572 Infantry Brigade at the main entrance, where a ceremonial guard turnout was presented in his honor.

  • Blood Donation Programme at 141 Infantry Brigade Headquarters.

    18th June 2025 10:47:37 Hours

    In conjunction with the commemoration of Sri Lankans who sacrificed their lives for the peace of the motherland, the 141 Infantry Brigade Headquarters, along with under-command battalions, organized a blood donation programme in collaboration with the Ragama teaching hospital blood bank on 17 June 2025 with at the brigade premises. A total of 05 x 96 Army personnel participated, reflecting their commitment to humanitarian service and community welfare.