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  • SECURITY FORCES (WEST) TROOPS ASSIST DISASTER RELIEF ACTION

    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.

  • SECURITY FORCES (WEST) ARMY PERSONNEL PARTICIPATE IN AN INVALUABLE WORKSHOP

    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.

  • 61 INFANTRY DIVISION TROOPS CONDUCT A MEMORABLE VESAK ZONE WITH 'BATH DANSALA'

    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.

  • 143 INFANTRY BRIGADE TROOPS ORGANIZE A DANSALA FOR DEVOTEES IN LINE WITH 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.

  • WEST TROOPS PROVIDE LUNCH FOR CHILDREN AT SANHINDA CHILDREN HOME WATAREKA IN LINE WITH THE VESAK FESTIVAL

    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.

  • WEST TROOPS LAUNCH SEVERAL PROJECTS IN LINE WITH VESAK FESTIVAL - 2023

    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.

  • TROOPS PROVIDE DELICIOUS LUNCH TREAT AND SCHOOL EQUIPMENT FOR RESIDENTS AT RAJAGIRIYA SALVATION ARMY - ELDER 'S HOME

    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.

  • WEST TROOPS HELP TO FLOOD AFFECTED FAMILIES IN NEGOMBO

    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.

  • WEST TROOPS CONTRIBUTE TO A MERITORIOUS PROGRAMME IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE VESAK FESTIVAL

    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.

  • SECURITY FORCES HEADQUARTERS (WEST) TROOPS CELEBRATES VESAK COMMEMORATION

    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.