28th June 2024 14:49:41 Hours
Major General Y A B M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc assumed office as the Security Forces Headquarters (West) Deputy Commander on 28 June 2024. Primary, senior officer auspiciously took over duties amidst religious observances and placed his signature in an official document to signify the acceptance of his new office. Afterward, a comprehensive briefing was conducted at the Security Forces Headquarters (West) conference hall. The Logistic Commander of Security Forces (West), Brigadier General Staff, Project Officer, Brigadier Coordinator (Volunteer Matters), Brigadier Admin & Quartering, Senior Officers, and Officers of Security Forces Headquarters (West) also participated in this event. Senior Officers, Officers, and Other Ranks of the Security Forces Headquarters (West) extended their best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Commander of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on the assumption of duties of the new appointment.
25th June 2024 17:29:40 Hours
Under the guidance of Senior Lecturer Yodhakandiye Ariyawansa Thero of the Sri Lanka Buddhist and Pali University, located in Pitipana, a pilgrimage was organized for the provision of materials needed by all patients receiving treatment at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital. This event took place from 0900 hours on 20 June 2024.
24th June 2024 20:34:29 Hours
On Poson Poya Day (21 June 2024), under the direction of the 143 Infantry Brigade Commander and the attentive supervision of the Commanding Officer and other officers. The officers and the other ranks of the 16 Battalion of the Gajaba Regiment held a Milk Rice Dansela at Gallen Temple in Karuwalagaswewa,
24th June 2024 20:27:05 Hours
Under the guidance of Commander 611 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier HDLS Perera RWP RSP ndc, Officers, and Other Ranks of the 611 Infantry Brigade, organized a "Manioc Dansala" on Poson Poya day (21 June 2024) in front of the 611 Infantry Brigade Headquarters, Beragala, Kegalle. A large number of civilians living around the area attended the dansala.
21st June 2024 10:31:38 Hours
141 Infantry Brigade organized an insightful lecture on crimes against children and women on 19 June 2024 at the Infantry Brigade premises as part of their training day program. This event was held under the guidance of Col RR De S Dharmawickrama RSP, ensuring the highest level of expertise. Chief Inspector Tineeshiya Premarathne from the Gampaha Police Station conducted the lecture, which aimed to raise awareness about crimes and laws related to children and women, providing our audience with the most reliable and up-to-date information.
19th June 2024 20:08:03 Hours
By the directive of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, and under the supervision of the General Officer Commanding the 14 Infantry Division, the troops of the 14th Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, cleaned the elders' home at No. 55, Lesley Ranagala Mawatha, Borella, on July 17, 2024, in anticipation of Poson Poya Day. The elders have lived there since 1982.
19th June 2024 19:14:44 Hours
The training program organized by Security Forces Headquarters (West) included a series of lectures held at the 4th Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery Lecture Hall on 19 June 2024. Maj G R Hewanayaka - Sri Lanka National Guard led the session.
06th June 2024 12:54:48 Hours
Due to the bad weather conditions affecting the Security Forces West area of command these days, a civilian house in Egodagama, Puwakpitiya area of Colombo district was reported to have been destroyed by floods, according to the efforts of 2 x 20 troops from the 5 Field Engineer Regiment and 21 Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment.
05th June 2024 15:56:27 Hours
Due to the heavy rainfall in recent days caused by adverse weather conditions, the Katunayake, Awariwatta area in the Gampaha district has experienced flooding. Reportedly, 313 civilians en route to their workplaces were provided transportation facilities on 5 June 2024. This assistance was facilitated by the 141 Infantry Brigade, which operates under the 14 Infantry Division, along with support from the 1 Sri Lanka Armoured Corps and 2 (V) Sri Lanka Army Service Corps. Specifically, 4 x 12 troops with two armored vehicles and Boats were deployed.
05th June 2024 15:24:49 Hours
On 30 May 2024, the 61 Infantry Division celebrated its 16th anniversary amidst military formalities under the guidance of Major General KHMS Wikramaratne RSP, the General Officer Commanding, 61 Infantry Division. The anniversary celebrations had commenced with a friendly cricket tournament on 27 May 2024, where Officers, Other Ranks, and civil staff of the 61 Infantry Division participated. Additionally, on 29 May 2024, the Elders of the ‘Wijerathna Elders’ Home in Rathgama were treated to a delicious lunch.
