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  • WEST TROOPS ASSIST IN ANOTHER INVALUABLE WORKSHOP

    17th June 2023 19:04:03 Hours

    Army personnel of 14 Battalion Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, which belongs to 142 Infantry Brigade, provided their lecture assistance to conduct a Lecture on map reading for the cadets of Mahanama College, Colombo on 15 June 2023, at the school premises as per the request made by the school authorities.

  • NEW BRIGADIER (COORD) ASSUMES OFFICE

    16th June 2023 14:52:36 Hours

    Brigadier B J Lekamge RSP KSP assumed duties as the Brigadier (Coord – Volunteer matters) on 16 June 2023 on an auspicious time having the blessing of Noble Triple Gem.

  • WEST TROOPS ASSIST IN ANOTHER AWARENESS WORKSHOP

    14th June 2023 16:38:32 Hours

    The 09th Agricultural Knowledge Improvement and Leadership Development Workshop, themed "Haritha Niyamuwo," was a unique initiative taken by the Wayamba Training Institute in collaboration with the Army personnel of 1 Sri Lanka National Guard and 1 Sri Lanka Army Women Corps. The workshop was held on 10 June 2023, at the Wayamba Training Institute premises in Wariyapola, the workshop aimed to impart knowledge to 70 children residing at "Meegahakotuwa Remand home" located in Kurunegala District.

  • NEW BRIGADIER ADMIN AND QUARTERING ASSUMES OFFICE

    14th June 2023 15:44:41 Hours

    Brigadier H M S I Senarath assumed duties as the Brigadier Admin and Quartering of Security Force Headquarters (West} on 14 June 2023 on auspicious time having the blessing of Noble Triple Gem.

  • MAJOR GENERAL D.M.K.D.B. PUSSELLA RWP RSP HANDOVER DUTIES AS THE 14TH COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT OF MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

    12th June 2023 16:51:07 Hours

    Mechanized Infantry Regiment troops gathered in a formal ceremony on 09 June 2023, to bid farewell to their Colonel of the Regiment, Major General D.M.K.D.B Pussella RWP RSP, the Commander Security Forces (West). The ceremony was held at the Mechanized Infantry Regiment Headquarters premises in Dambulla and was in accordance with military traditions.

  • 611 INFANTRY BRIGADE TROOPS ORGANIZE A INVALUABLE WORKSHOP FOR THEIR BETTERMENT

    09th June 2023 17:06:14 Hours

    On the auspicious occasion of Poson Festival 2023, the 611 Infantry Brigade Headquarters and 8 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops organized a one-day psychological medical care awareness project for Officers and Other Ranks as well as their immediate family members. The project was held on 4 June 2023, at the 611 Infantry Brigade premises and was conducted by Dr. Jinanjala Shanika Wijegunasekara with the invitation of the Commander 611 Infantry Brigade.

  • WEST TROOPS ENGAGE IN A SHRAMADANA CAMPAIGN AT GALLE

    09th June 2023 08:57:23 Hours

    Troops of 14 (v) Gemunu Watch recently joined in a Shramadana campaign aimed at combating the dengue epidemic in the Galle area. This initiative brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including port employees, boat owners, fishery inspectors, Public Health Inspectors, police personnel, and coast guard forces. This joint effort was held on 05 June 2023, at the Galle Harbor premises and was organized in conjunction with the ongoing dengue epidemic prevention programme in Galle district.

  • NEW COLONEL COORD (VOL) ASSUMES OFFICE

    09th June 2023 08:25:00 Hours

    Colonel W P K H Pathirana RWP RSP assumed duties as the Colonel Coord (Vol) of Security Force Headquarters (West) on 08 June 2023 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • 14 AND 61 INFANTRY DIVISIONS TROOPS CONTRIBUTE TO THE CELEBRATION OF POSON FESTIVAL – 2023

    06th June 2023 17:49:54 Hours

    The Poson Festival is a significant event in Sri Lanka, celebrated by Buddhists all over the country. It is the time when people reflect on the teachings of Lord Buddha and engage in charitable and religious activities to accrue merit. In parallel to the Poson Festival 2023, 61 and 14 Infantry Divisions under the Security Forces (West) contributed to the celebrations by conducting several charitable and religious programmes in their area of responsibility as per the directions of the Commander Security Forces (West), Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP.

  • WEST TROOPS JOIN FOR CELEBRATE POSON FESTIVAL YEAR 2023

    04th June 2023 14:18:00 Hours

    Poson festival is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Buddhists in Sri Lanka. It commemorates the arrival of Arahant Mahinda, the son of Emperor Asoka, who introduced Buddhism to the island in the 3rd century BC. The festival falls on the full moon day of June, and it is a time of great religious fervor and cultural significance.