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  • SECURITY FORCES HEADQUARTERS WEST ORGANIZES LECTURES TO PREVENT CRIME AMONG SECURITY FORCES PERSONNEL

    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).

  • WORKSHOP FOR ENHANCING ARMY DRIVERS' TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE ON VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

    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.

  • SECURITY FORCES WEST CONDUCTS TRAINING DAY LECTURES

    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.

  • WEST TROOPS ASSIST IN MAINTAINING ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES

    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.

  • NEW GENERAL STAFF OFFICER I (OPS) ASSUMES DUTIES

    09th February 2024 11:19:19 Hours

    Lieutenant Colonel W A S M Wijayalath RSP psc IG SLA assumed duties as the General Staff Officer I (Ops) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 8 February 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • 144 INFANTRY BRIGADE PROUDLY CELEBRATES ITS 11TH ANNIVERSARY

    06th February 2024 16:51:09 Hours

    144 Infantry Brigade celebrated its 11th Anniversary with a three-days grand event held at the Brigade headquarters and various locations on January 25th, 30th, and February 1st in 2024 respectively.

  • 61 INFANTRY DIVISION UNVEILS NEW HOLIDAY BUNGALOW AND ORS ACCOMMODATION

    06th February 2024 16:44:32 Hours

    During a significant ceremony on 2 February 2024, Major General RAJN Ranasinghe RSP USP ndc, General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division, led the unveiling of the division's newly constructed Holiday Bungalow and Other Ranks’ accommodation. This event marks a milestone in the division's infrastructure enhancement efforts, showcasing its commitment to providing excellent facilities for personnel.

  • NEW CIVIL AFFAIRS OFFICER ASSUMES DUTIES

    06th February 2024 10:05:45 Hours

    Lieutenant Colonel SK Gamage SLNG assumed duties as the Civil Affairs Officer of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 05 February 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • SECURITY FORCES (WEST) TROOPS SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN HEALTH SERVICES AMID HEALTH SECTOR EMPLOYEES’ TRADE UNION STRIKE

    02nd February 2024 06:47:26 Hours

    In response to a request from the Health Ministry, with the guidence of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, under the supervsion of the Commander Security Forces (West), has deployed army personnel to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential health services in hospitals following a trade union strike by health sector employees on February 1st, 2024.

  • 61 INFANTRY DIVISION TROOPS AND CEAT GROUP JOINS TO EMPOWER UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN RATNAPURA DISTRICT

    01st February 2024 19:45:24 Hours

    To enhance collaboration between the military and civilian sectors, the distribution of stationaries and essential school requirements to underprivileged children in the Ratnapura district was executed on 30 January 2024, courtesy of the generous sponsorship from the CEAT group.