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.
01st March 2024 16:36:46 Hours
Colonel K M G S Kodituwakku RSP assumed duties as the Colonel (Coord) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 01 March 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.
01st March 2024 16:33:14 Hours
On 28 February 2024, a sudden fire erupted at the Gragin Pipeline Yard - Kaduwela, owned by BSP Mendis and Company (Pvt) Ltd., prompting a rapid emergency response. Under the instructions of the Commander of 141 Infantry Brigade, 07 X 57 troops from the 8th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry, joined forces with the Colombo and Gampaha Fire Brigades to tackle the blaze.
01st March 2024 16:29:10 Hours
Army personnel from the 3 (V) Battalion Gemunu Watch (00x 20) and 12(V) ESR (00 x 04), operating under the 613 Infantry Brigade of the 61 Division, Security Force Headquarters-West, dedicated their efforts to the renovation of the district chest clinic buildings in Matara. Additionally, they undertook the task of cleaning the surrounding areas as per the request of the district chest clinic. This commendable initiative took place over three days from February 20th to 22nd, 2024.
29th February 2024 10:36:16 Hours
In accordance with the Commander of the Army’s initiative to prevent Army members from engaging in various criminal and misconduct activities, a series of lectures was organized by Security Forces Headquarters (West) and conducted by Directorate of Provost on 27-28 February 2024 for all Officers and Other Ranks working in the Security Forces Western Region, under the supervision of the Commander of the Security Forces Headquarters (West).
25th February 2024 16:42:38 Hours
Under the guidance of West Commander Major General S W M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc and the supervision of Brigadier Admin and Quartering Brigadier R D Sallay ndc, Focusing on enhancing the technical knowledge regarding vehicle maintenance on Army drivers who work within the Security Force Headquarters (West) area, a workshop took place at the Army Indoor Stadium - Panagoda on 22 February 2024.
17th February 2024 10:58:24 Hours
The training program was organized by Security Forces West included a series of lectures held at the Engineer Service Regimental Lecture Hall on 14 February 2024. Thereby,Lieutenant Colonel A M T A B Arampath conducted a lecture regarding Responsibility of Sri Lanka Army during the internal security.
15th February 2024 07:00:55 Hours
On 13 February 2024, a joint strike by health sector trade unions prompted the deployment of west troops to affected hospitals. The Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, initiated this response, guided by the Commander, Security Forces (West) Maj Gen SWM Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc and supervised by the General Officer Commanding of 61 and 14 Infantry Divisions along with the respective Brigade Commanders.
