12th May 2023 14:56:21 Hours
Troops of 8 Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry under the 141 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) assisted in clearing a large Nuga tree that had fallen down across the Pugoda–Delgoda main road in General Area Pananwala around the evening hours on 11 May 2023, due to heavy rains.
10th May 2023 19:32:23 Hours
On 10 May 2023, the participation of Security Forces (West) Army Personnel in the workshop on "Positive thinking, working with a free mind and spending a good family life" and "Psychological aspects of the law" organized by the Directorate of Psychological Operations and Security Forces Headquarters (West) was an invaluable experience for them. The workshop aimed to enhance the knowledge of the troops, and it has been divided into two sessions.
10th May 2023 10:54:45 Hours
The 61 Infantry Division Headquarters, along with Its Brigades and Battalions, have demonstrated their dedication to serving the community by organizing a ‘Bath Dansala’ and Vesak Zone near to 61 Infantry Division Headquarters lacated at Boossa on 05 May 2023. The aim of this project was to provide a place of rest and refreshment for devotees who were going on pilgrimage to the Galle area during the Vesak festival.
09th May 2023 19:21:00 Hours
‘Bath Dansala’ is a popular Buddhist tradition where free meals and refreshments are offered to the public, regardless of their religion or social status. The aim of this initiative was to promote communal harmony and cooperation among the people, especially during the Vesak Festival, which is celebrated by Buddhists worldwide.
09th May 2023 19:03:23 Hours
In line with the Vesak Festival, the troops of 15 Drone Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery of 142 Infantry Brigade under Security Forces (West) have shown great dedication and commitment for organizing another charity event by offering a delicious lunch on 07 May 2023, for children residing at Sanhinda Children Home Watareka, Padukka.
08th May 2023 19:46:01 Hours
In Sri Lanka, the Vesak festival is a grand affair, and the West troops play a vital role in ensuring its success every year. Accordingly, several notable projects from the Army personnel of Security Forces (West) were conducted within the Security Forces (West) Area of Responsibility in line with the Vesak Festival - 2023.
07th May 2023 13:10:19 Hours
The 144 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) has set an inspiring example of a community project by offering meals and distributing school equipment to the Rajagiriya Salvation Army - Elder's Home on 04 May 2023. This noble initiative has not only provided much-needed assistance to the residents of the home but has also brought joy and happiness to their lives.
06th May 2023 10:41:32 Hours
Troops of the 2 (V) Sri Lanka Army Service Corps of the 141 Infantry Brigade, in the aftermath of the afternoon 05 May 2023, emergency flood evacuation operations in Katuwapitiya and Sellakanda Grama Niladhari divisions in Negombo, took immediate steps to provide about 400 cooked meal packets among hundreds of flood-affected families.
05th May 2023 13:02:37 Hours
Troops of the 6 Field Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery have contributed their efforts by conducting several fatigues to the successful conduct of the Vesak Pantheon and Vesak Zone, which were organized as aid to the newly constructed Buddha statue and the Dhaham Pasal building in Veyangoda Gunasiri Sangabo Viharaya on 03 May 2023.
05th May 2023 09:20:17 Hours
The annual Vesak decorations of Security Forces Headquarters (West) Army Cantonment Panagoda were declared open by Commander Security Forces (West) in the evening hours on 04 May 2023, prior to the first day of the Vesak Festival.