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  • 14 INFANTRY DIVISION HOSTS INSIGHTFUL TRAINING LECTURES ON MORAL & MENTAL HEALTH

    15th May 2024 10:52:46 Hours

    The training program was organized by 14 Infantry Division, at 2 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry lecture hall on 8 May 2024. Specialist Psychiatrist Brigadier RMM Monaragala USP, along with Consultant Clinical Psychology Lieutenant Colonel UG Mallawarachchai RSP USP and Psychologist Major DDRT Karunasena from the Sri Lanka Army Directorate of Preventive Medicine and Mental Health, led the sessions.

  • 8 BATTALION SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOME FOR LOW INCOME FAMILY

    10th May 2024 23:52:05 Hours

    Troops from the 8th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry ceremoniously laid the cornerstone on 9 May 2024, marking the initiation of construction for a new house for a deserving family in Kuttiwila, Kirindiwela.

  • OPENING OF LAUNDRY FACILITY AT 14 INFANTRY DIVISION

    10th May 2024 23:34:50 Hours

    Opening ceremony of Laundry facility at 14 Infantry division Headquarters took place on 07th May 2024. The main aim of this event is to uplift the welfare facilities for the troops of the division.

  • COMMANDER 142 INFANTRY BRIGADE TAKE OVER DUTIES

    08th May 2024 17:06:20 Hours

    Brigadier DSS Radalage RWP RSP assumed the duties as the 37th Commander of the 142 Infantry Brigade on 6 May 2024, at the Brigade Headquarters in Kohuwala. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the brigade staff, and a guard turnout was presented at the entrance. Following traditional customs, the newly appointed Brigade Commander officially assumed his duties at the Brigade Commander’s office amidst pirith chanting, a sacred Buddhist ritual.

  • NEW OFFICIATING BRIGADIER ADMIN AND QUARTERING ASSUMES DUTIES

    03rd May 2024 14:36:51 Hours

    Colonel S D N C De Silva assumed duties as the Officiating Brigadier Admin and Quartering of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 3 May 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • MAJOR GENERAL KHMS WIKRAMARATNE RSP ASSUMES COMMAND AT 61 INFANTRY DIVISION

    26th April 2024 12:12:02 Hours

    Major General KHMS Wikramarathne RSP officially assumed his duties as the new General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division, stationed under the Security Force Headquarters (West). The ceremony commenced with religious blessings at the 61 Infantry Division Headquarters in Boossa on 24 April 2024.

  • NEW COLONEL GENERAL STAFF ASSUMES OFFICE

    22nd April 2024 13:11:41 Hours

    Colonel H M J W Bandara RSP USP psc assumed duties as the Colonel General Staff of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 22 April 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP TRAINING CAMP EMPOWERS PREFECTS AT SRI SUBHUTHI NATIONAL SCHOOL

    19th April 2024 10:49:04 Hours

    On 5 April 2024, with the permission of the Commander of the Army and under the guidance of the Commander of the 14 Infantry Division, and the supervision of the Commander of the 144 Infantry Brigade, a leadership camp was conducted for 63 prefects of Sri Subhuthi National School in Battaramulla. The program included various activities:

  • SECURITY FORCES WEST HOSTS TRAINING LECTURE ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

    17th April 2024 15:26:50 Hours

    The training program organized by Security Forces West included a series of lectures held at the Engineer Service Regimental Lecture Hall on 17 April 2024. Lieutenant Colonel T P G K P Alwis RWP USP psc led the session.

  • TROOPS BID FAREWELL TO RETIRING GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING - 61 INFANTRY DIVISION

    17th April 2024 13:00:48 Hours

    The 61 Infantry Division organized a formal farewell on 10 April 2024 at its Boossa premises to honor Major General RAJN Ranasinghe RSP USP ndc, who is relinquishing his role as the General Officer Commanding. Troops from the 2(V) Gemunu Watch (GW) conducted a Guard Turnout and Guard of Honour ceremony in the parade square. Officers, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, and Other Ranks of the division attended the event.