29th May 2023 18:13:22 Hours
During 12 – 26 May 2023, the troops of 142 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West), in collaboration with police personnel and respective MOH offices, conducted a series of dengue prevention campaigns covering several areas of the Western province. The aim of these campaigns was to reduce the incidence of dengue fever, which had become a major public health issue in the country.
26th May 2023 18:48:59 Hours
In line with the 14th National War Heroes Day as well as the up-coming 15 Divisional Day celebration of 61 Infantry Division, the old boys of Colombo Royal College,in collaboration with the old students of the University of Sri Jayawardenepura , organized a programme to distribute free school exercise books under the "Ranaviru Abhinandana Puja 2023' for the children of the other ranks and civil servants who are serving in 61 Infantry Division Headquarters in Boossa.
23rd May 2023 17:01:51 Hours
The Lieutenant to Captain Promotion examination will be started on 05 June 2023. Prior to the examination, there was a refresher course has been scheduled from 23 to 26 May 2023 at the Regimental Headquarters of Sri Lanka Army Corps of Engineer Services lecture hall – Army Cantonment Panagoda.
22nd May 2023 16:41:44 Hours
The Praveen Challenge Trophy Elle Tournament -2023 was a thrilling event that took place on 20 May 2023, at the Bangadeniya Karukkuliya college playground. The tournament was organized by the Bangagiriya Challenges Sports Club and featured four teams, including the Sri Lanka Army Elle team.
18th May 2023 11:32:42 Hours
Security Forces Headquarters (West) troops listened to another invaluable lecture that was initiated by the Army Hospital, Colombo, themed "Healthy Army-Healthy Nation." The lecture got underway on 17 May 2023, at the Regimental Centre, Corps of Engineer Service Regiment lecture hall, Army Cantonment, Panagoda.
17th May 2023 18:47:23 Hours
As a result of prevailing adverse weather condition in the Security Forces (West) Area of Responsibility, the public has been in distress due to the contamination of the well water in the Baragama (East) and Baragama (West) Grama Niladari Divisions under the Mulatiyana Divisional Secretariat of Matara district. The polluted water has been caused a great deal of concern among the residents, as it poses serious health risks. In response to this situation, the Commander Security Forces (West) has taken immediate action addressing the problem requested by the residents of the area.
17th May 2023 18:42:03 Hours
On the morning of May 16, 2023, a 3-year-old child was in need of immediate medical attention due to a high fever and epilepsy. Isolated in her home due to a flood situation located at Wallethota with her parents, the child was in dire need of assistance. At that time that the District Secretary of Matara made an urgent request to 12 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops deployed within 613 Infantry Brigade Area of Responsibility of 61 Infantry Division under Security Forces (West) to intervene and save the child's life.
16th May 2023 16:45:43 Hours
Due to adverse weather condition prevailing in the island, 613 Infantry Brigade area of 61 Infantry Division has caused widespread damage and left many people affected. The situation demanded immediate action, and the General Officer Commanding of 61 Infantry Division passed down necessary guidelines to 613 Brigade Commander to conduct Disaster relief missions for those who were affected by several disaster situations as per the direction of the Commander Security Forces (West).
16th May 2023 13:25:00 Hours
The 11th Mangala Nishantha Memorial Elle tournament organized by Rathnagiriya Victory Sport Club was held at the Madampe Dummalasuriya Victory playground on 14 May 2023, with the participation of six teams, including the Sri Lanka Army Elle team.
16th May 2023 12:16:54 Hours
Due to the rapid transmission of dengue fever in the Western Province, especially in Colombo and Gampaha Districts, the Sri Lanka Government has launched several dengue prevention projects in order to prevent the spread of dengue mosquitoes in the Western Province in the present day.
