17th May 2023 18:42:03 Hours
On the morning of May 16, 2023, a 3-year-old child was in need of immediate medical attention due to a high fever and epilepsy. Isolated in her home due to a flood situation located at Wallethota with her parents, the child was in dire need of assistance. At that time that the District Secretary of Matara made an urgent request to 12 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops deployed within 613 Infantry Brigade Area of Responsibility of 61 Infantry Division under Security Forces (West) to intervene and save the child's life.
16th May 2023 16:45:43 Hours
Due to adverse weather condition prevailing in the island, 613 Infantry Brigade area of 61 Infantry Division has caused widespread damage and left many people affected. The situation demanded immediate action, and the General Officer Commanding of 61 Infantry Division passed down necessary guidelines to 613 Brigade Commander to conduct Disaster relief missions for those who were affected by several disaster situations as per the direction of the Commander Security Forces (West).
16th May 2023 13:25:00 Hours
The 11th Mangala Nishantha Memorial Elle tournament organized by Rathnagiriya Victory Sport Club was held at the Madampe Dummalasuriya Victory playground on 14 May 2023, with the participation of six teams, including the Sri Lanka Army Elle team.
16th May 2023 12:16:54 Hours
Due to the rapid transmission of dengue fever in the Western Province, especially in Colombo and Gampaha Districts, the Sri Lanka Government has launched several dengue prevention projects in order to prevent the spread of dengue mosquitoes in the Western Province in the present day.
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.
