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  • 16 BATTALION THE GAJABA REGIMENT TAKES LEAD IN DECISIVE JOINT OPERATION SAFEGUARDING LAKVIJAYA PLANT- NOROCHCHOLAI

    12th January 2024 15:26:07 Hours

    01 x 25 troops from the 16 Battalion the Gajaba Regiment, participated in a Joint Operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy on 2024.01.11. The operation was conducted with the guidance of Commander Security Force (West) and the supervision of the General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division.

  • 14 BATTALION OF VIJAYABAHU INFANTRY REGIMENT CELEBRATES 16th ANNIVERSARY

    11th January 2024 19:34:32 Hours

    14th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment troops in Tripoli (Maradana) celebrated their 16th anniversary on 06th January 2024 with a series of events. At the same time, a dhamma sermon was held to remembrance of war heroes and alms giving was held for the monks at the camp premises.

  • NEW CHIEF COORDINATOR CIVIL AFFAIRS ASSUMES DUTIES

    11th January 2024 15:52:16 Hours

    Colonel RHSPK Perera RSP assumed duties as the Chief Coordinator Civil Affairs of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 11 January 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • 61 INFANTRY DIVISION EMBRACES POSITIVITY: REFRESHING MILITARY LIFE LECTURE INSPIRES SOLDIERS

    11th January 2024 13:00:47 Hours

    The lecture, themed "A Refreshing Military Life," conducted by Specialist Psychiatrist Brigadier RMM Monaragala USP, along with a team of lecturers from Sri Lanka Army Diretorate of Priventive Medicine and Mental Health on 10 January 2024 at 61 Infantry Division lecture hall. 08X169 Army personnel of the 61 Infantry Division participated for the program.

  • COMMANDER 613 INFANTRY BRIGADE ASSUMED OFFICE

    11th January 2024 12:53:47 Hours

    Colonel URIB Ranathunga RSP USP officially assumed command as the 9th Commander of the 613 Infantry Brigade at the Brigade Headquarters in Kamburupitiya on 4 January 2024. Thereby,the newly appointed commander was warmly welcomed the Brigade's staff,and greeted with a guard turnout by the troops of 3 (V) Gemunu Watch.

  • COMMANDER 144 INFANTRY BRIGADE TAKE OVER DUTIES

    09th January 2024 20:59:45 Hours

    Brigadier M K D P Mapalagama psc from Gamunu Watch assumed command as the 12th Commander of the 144 Infantry Brigade on 8 January 2024, taking charge at the Brigade Headquarters in Akuregoda, Pelawaththa. Upon his arrival, the newly-appointed Brigade Commander was greeted with a warm welcome by the Brigade’s staff, and a guard turnout by troops from the 2 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry.

  • NEW GENERAL STAFF OFFICER II (TRG) ASSUMES DUTIES

    08th January 2024 12:35:52 Hours

    Major DR Kudavithana SLA assumed duties as the General Staff Officer II (Trg) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 8 January 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • DONATION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

    06th January 2024 12:38:07 Hours

    Donation of stationery, sports items and toys for school children took place at various locations, including Wadurassa, Ponhilawa, Kandubadagama, Weeragolla, Dekadawala, Katugampola, and Ma Eliya South areas within the Polpithigama Divisional Secretary on 29 December 2023.

  • COMMANDER 143 INFANTRY BRIGADE TAKE OVER DUTIES

    05th January 2024 08:07:08 Hours

    Colonel JMWK Jayalath RWP RSP USP of the Gajaba Regiment assumed command as the 8th Commander of the 143 Infantry Brigade on 1 January 2024, taking charge at the Brigade Headquarters in Puttalam.

  • 14 VIJAYABAHU INFANTRY REGIMENT HONORS FALLEN HEROES WITH GENEROUS DONATION TO APEKSHA HOSPITAL

    04th January 2024 18:40:05 Hours

    The 14th Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment held a donation program on December 27, 2023, benefiting 850 patients of Maharagama Cancer Hospital. The event aimed to honor and express gratitude to the fallen war heroes who sacrificed their lives for the motherland during the war. The Commanding Officer, Officers and Other Ranks participated in this commemorative event.