21st March 2024 15:19:16 Hours
The 1 Battalion Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps organized a School Bag Donation programme at Magurumaswila Vidyalaya – Walallawita on 13 March 13 2024. This initiative was conducted under the guidance of Major General R A J N Ranasinghe RSP USP ndc, General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division, and Brigadier M W S Millagala RWP RSP USP Hdmc psc, Commander of the 612 Infantry Brigade. The aim was to foster goodwill between the Sri Lanka Army and civil society and alleviate the challenges faced by the community amidst the current economic situation.
18th March 2024 22:27:08 Hours
The Riot Control Workshop was organized for the troops of the 61 Infantry Division in response to the evolving political landscape and the need to maintain security within the country. Major General SWM Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the Commander of Security Forces – West, spearheaded this initiative to enhance troop readiness and effectively manage public protests.
13th March 2024 12:33:45 Hours
At the request of the Disaster Management Center, Ratnapura, 2 x 20 troops from the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Base Workshop - Udawalawa, successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in the Waulpane Aloe Forest Reserve in the Embilipitiya Divisional Secretariat.
10th March 2024 17:16:53 Hours
On 10 March 2024, at 10:45 hours, 611 Infantry Brigade received information about a student from Wayamba University who fell while climbing the Alagalla mountain range in Rambukkana. The Quick Reaction Team of 611 Infantry Brigade and 18 troops from 8 Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment swiftly responded to conduct the rescue operation.
07th March 2024 18:33:31 Hours
14 Infantry Division conducted an 'All Ranks Get Together' at 1800 hrs on 5 March 2024, at the premises of 6 Battalion of Gajaba Regiment with the intention of boosting the morale of troops despite the current tense situation in Colombo.
05th March 2024 16:56:23 Hours
Troops from the 6 Field Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery organized a community project on 04 March 2024, at Dagonna Ranasinghe Primary School. During the event, they distributed stationery to underprivileged students to ease the financial burden on their families. The Commander 141 Infantry Brigade graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
05th March 2024 15:44:20 Hours
Brigadier S N M A B Arambepola RWP assumed office as the new Commander 613 Infantry Brigade on 04 March 2024 amid military formalities, inclusive of a Guard Turnout soon after his arrival at the premises.
05th March 2024 15:03:37 Hours
"Fortress Events Institute" and "Southern Province Dharmapala Parapura" organized a beach cleaning and plastic collection campaign on 29.02.2024, from 0800 hours to 1300 hours, in the historical Galle Fort.
05th March 2024 14:57:55 Hours
The 13th Commander of the 141 Infantry Brigade, Colonel R R De S Dharmawickrema RSP of Gemunu Watch, assumed office on 29 February 2024, amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the Brigade Headquarters in Veyangoda.
04th March 2024 17:00:41 Hours
Brigadier B P G K Balasooriya RSP psc assumed duties as the Brigadier General Staff of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 04 March 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.
