07th July 2023 17:33:05 Hours
Due to the recent heavy rains and strong winds in the Dagonna, Kadawala, Halgahawelawatta, Katuwellegama, Bobugammana and Palugahawela under Divulapitiya Divisional Secretariat area on 05 July 2023, a series of damage has been caused to 73 houses, two temples and the collapse of trees on the roofs of School buildings and many roads in the area. However, the Army troops, along with various government agencies, including the Disaster Management centre, have been working effortlessly since 06 July 2023 to provide relief and restore normalcy to the affected areas.
07th July 2023 17:17:07 Hours
The dedicated efforts of the Army personnel continue to make a significant impact in the country's environmental conservation initiatives. On 03 July 2023, one officer and 20 Other Ranks of 7 Battalion Gemunu Watch serving under the 142 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces Headquarters (West), joined hands with the Sri Lanka Coastal Guard and the Police environmental protection division to clear the beache of Crow Island.
07th July 2023 17:11:37 Hours
Under the guidance of the Commander Security Forces (West) and the Commander 143 Infantry Brigade, a heartwarming initiative took place at the General Hospital Kurunegala on 17 June 2023 by providing refreshing King Coconut (Thambili) to the Inpatients, including cancer patients.
05th July 2023 18:19:58 Hours
The Commander Security Forces (West), Major General D.M.K.D.B. Pussella RWP RSP took over the duties as the 16th Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps on 08 June 2023. As part of his new role, he visited the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps Headquarters located at the Army cantonment, Panagoda during 14, 21, June and 04 July 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
