12th February 2023 15:21:12 Hours
With the intention of speeding up the island-wide National Dengue Prevention Campaign that is being implemented these days, the Army personnel serving under 14 Infantry Division of Security Forces (West) have to provided their contribution to another Dengue prevention programme during 6 – 11 February 2023 covering several areas of Attanagalla and Kotikawatta Divisional Secretariats after many cases were reported.
08th February 2023 19:10:10 Hours
On 8 February 2023, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Independence Day, Army personnel from the 3 (v) Battalion Gamunu Watch of the 613 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) assisted in a beach cleaning project between Matara Rest House and the Browns Hill coastal belt area, with the cooperation of the University of Ruhuna, Irrigation Department, Matara District Scout Association, Marine Environment Protection Authority and the Municipal Council of Matara.
08th February 2023 19:06:53 Hours
Responding to a request made by the Divisional Secretariat office Attanagalla, a contingent of Army personnel belongs to 6 Field Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery of 141 Infantry Brigade lent their assistance on the instructions of the Commander Security Forces (West), Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP, under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding of 14 Infantry Division Major General J M R N K Jayamanna RWP, by providing manpower to remove a blockage of draining water that caused by long term entrapment of tree branches, leaves and soil in Mangalathiriya area above the dam of Attanagalu Oya during 06 and 07 February 2023.
07th February 2023 18:22:40 Hours
A stock of dry rations and essentials worth of Rs 30000/= was donated to a needy family with children residing in Bamunugama, Horapawita, Kamburupitiya, with the blessings and the kind regards of Brigadier K V I L Jayaweera USP, Commander of 613 Infantry Brigade.
07th February 2023 18:18:44 Hours
613 Infantry Brigade established on 20 January 2011 marked its 12 anniversary on 20 January 2023. Thereby, several programmes have been launched on the guidelines given by the Commander 613 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier K V I L Jayaweera USP.
06th February 2023 17:05:11 Hours
In conjunction with the 75th Independence Day, Karagampitiya Sri Medankara Temple had organized arrangements with the intention of commemorating and merit-making the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland during the humanitarian operation and praying for blessings of the Sri Lankans on the evening of 04 February 2023 with the participation of 74 monks.
06th February 2023 17:01:00 Hours
Troops of 15 Drone Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery under 142 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) conducted a Shramadana campaign to clean the road which is running from Watareka junction towards Panaluwa firing range on 03 February 2023.
06th February 2023 13:55:51 Hours
On account of the 75th National Independence Anniversary Day, His Excellency, the President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence and the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General H L V M Liyanage RWP RSP ndu has promoted a total of 208 Officers of the Sri Lanka Army (Regular and Volunteer Force) and a record 9919 Other Ranks of the Army (Regular Force and Volunteer Force and Extra Regimental Employment Basis) to their respective next rank.
03rd February 2023 18:50:11 Hours
In conjunction with the World Wetlands Celebration - 2023, a programme was organized by the Central Environment Authority in coordination with the District Secretariat Office, Matara, to remove Acacia plants and other invasive plants in the ‘Kirala Kele’ sanctuary situated in Matara on 02 February 2023.
03rd February 2023 15:13:36 Hours
The 144 Infantry Brigade under the 14 Infantry Division of Security Forces (West), which is located at Akuregoda, commemorated its 10th anniversary amidst religious rituals and military formalities on 31 January and 01 February 2023 under the supervision of Brigadier KMV Kodithuwakku, Commander of 144 Infantry Brigade.
