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  • SUPPORTING MEDICAL RELIEF EFFORTS IN IHALA BOMIRIYA

    09th December 2025 15:07:03 Hours

    As directed by the 14 Infantry Division, 144 Infantry Brigade troops assisted in conducting mobile medical treatment programme at Ihala Bomiriya GS Division with coordination of Army Hospital Colombo on 08 December 2025. Their support ensured timely healthcare for affected residents in which 65 people got treatments. The programme continues in flood affected areas, seeking the people need medical attention.

  • TROOPS SUPPORT CLEANING OF YATIYANTHOTA SIRIWARDHANA COLLEGE

    09th December 2025 11:48:46 Hours

    On the direction of the Commander, 57 Infantry Division, troops of the 8 Sri Lanka Singha Regiment carried out a cleaning programme at Yatiyanthota Siriwardhana College, located within the 611 Infantry Brigade’s area of responsibility, on 08 December 2025. Their timely support helped restore a clean and orderly learning environment for the students following recent adverse weather effects.

  • KDU INTAKE 5 LEGENDS JOINED WITH POST-FLOOD INITIATIVES TOGETHER WITH LEAD SCHOOL CLEANING EFFORT IN SEDAWATHTHA

    09th December 2025 11:29:39 Hours

    Demonstrating their goodwill and unity, the legends of KDU Intake 5 from the Tri-Forces, together with their families, conducted a comprehensive cleaning programme at Siddhartha Central College, Sedawaththa, on 06 December 2025. Troops from the 1 Recce Regiment Sri Lanka Armoured Corps and 2 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry also joined the effort, ensuring a cleaner and more welcoming environment for students and staff.

  • 8 SLSR TROOPS SUPPORT TWO MEDICAL RELIEF EFFORTS IN BULATHKOHUPITIYA

    08th December 2025 18:42:09 Hours

    As directed by the 57 Infantry Division and 611 Infantry Brigade, troops of the 8 Sri Lanka Singha Regiment ( 8 SLSR )assisted in conducting two medical relief programmes at Suraksha Centers in Pelanpitiya and Bulathkohupitiya on 08 December 2025. Their support ensured timely healthcare services for affected residents, strengthening community well-being during post-adverse weather recovery.

  • 16 GR TROOPS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL DRINKING WATER TO GALGAMUWA RESIDENTS

    08th December 2025 18:40:13 Hours

    As directed by 57 Infantry Division and 571 Infantry Brigade troops of the 16 Gajaba Regiment (16 GR) delivered much-needed drinking water to residents in the Galgamuwa area by deploying a water bowser to meet the community’s immediate needs. This timely assistance ensured that families affected by water shortages received safe drinking water, reflecting the Army’s continued commitment to public welfare and community support.

  • ARMY TROOPS CLEAN FIVE SCHOOLS A DAY

    08th December 2025 18:24:43 Hours

    Under the direction of the 57 Infantry Division and 143 Infantry Brigade, troops from 7(V) Gajaba Regiment (7 (V) GR) and 22 Gajaba Regiment (22 GR) deployed multiple teams across their respective areas to support post-flood recovery efforts. Their dedicated commitment enabled the complete cleaning of five schools: Baththulu Oya Maha Vidyalaya, Muthupaththi Roman Catholic College, Kelegama Maha Vidyalaya, Pambal Primary College, and Sri Sujatha Maha Vidyalaya in Chilaw. These efforts ensured safer, cleaner, and more conducive learning environments, allowing educational activities to resume without delay while greatly assisting affected school communities.

  • ROAD CLEARANCE EFFORTS RESTORE CONNECTIVITY IN MALWANA AREA

    08th December 2025 18:22:32 Hours

    Troops of the 8 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (8 SLLI), under the guidance of the 14 Infantry Division and 141 Infantry Brigade, successfully cleared the Malwana - Thebilikotuwa road, which had been obstructed by fallen trees. Their prompt and dedicated effort ensured the restoration of safe passage for civilians, enabling essential transport and services to resume without further delay.

  • ROAD CLEARANCE EFFORTS RESTORE CONNECTIVITY IN DOLOSBAGE AREA

    08th December 2025 18:20:43 Hours

    Troops of the 8 Sri Lanka Singha Regiment (8 SLSR), under the guidance of the 57 Infantry Division and 611 Infantry Brigade, successfully cleared the Palampitiya - Dolosbage road, which had been obstructed by landslides and fallen trees. Their prompt and dedicated effort ensured the restoration of safe passage for civilians, enabling essential transport and services to resume without further delay. This timely support significantly eased the hardships faced by the affected community.

  • 9 GW CONDUCTS A CLEANING PROGRAMME AT KELANIYA RAJA MAHA VIHARAYA

    08th December 2025 18:18:41 Hours

    Guided by the 14 Division and 144 Brigade, troops of the 9 Gemunu Watch carried out an extensive cleaning programme at the Kithsiri Mewan Raja Maha Viharaya in Kelaniya on 06 December 2025. Their committed contribution helped rejuvenate the premises, creating a refreshed and pleasant space for students and the local community.

  • HUMANITARIAN RELIEF BY 7 GAJABA REGIMENT IN MAHAWEWA

    08th December 2025 16:01:51 Hours

    Troops of the 7 Gajaba Regiment extended vital support to flood-affected families in the Mahawewa area of Puttlam on 06 December 2025. Dry ration packs were distributed to residents in need, easing their immediate hardships. The timely assistance reflected the Army’s continued commitment to community welfare and post-disaster recovery.