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  • 141 INFANTRY BRIGADE CONDUCTS DHAMMA SERMON AND VESAK DANSALA

    25th May 2024 10:37:19 Hours

    In conjunction with the Vesak festival, the 141 Infantry Brigade organized a Dhamma Sermon and a cooked Jackfruit Dansala at the 141 Infantry Brigade premises on 22 May 2024. This event was held under the guidance of Brigade Commander, Colonel RR De S Dharmawickrema RSP, with the support of the officers and other ranks in the 141 Infantry Brigade. More than 1,000 devotees attended the Vesak Dansala.

  • TROOPS OF 6 FIELD REGIMENT SRI LANKA ARTILLERY ORGANIZE A COMMUNITY PROJECT

    21st May 2024 16:56:46 Hours

    On the concept of the General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division Major General K A W N H Bandaranayake USP and the Commander 141 Infantry Brigade Colonel R R De S Dharmawickrama RSP, the troops of 6 Field Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery organized a community project for the Vesak festival by offering a lunch and necessary items to 18 elders and staff of “Sevana” elderly home at Kurawalana - Kahatowita.

  • VESAK BHAKTHI GEETHA PROGRAMME OF VIRU KEKULU PRE SCHOOL- PANAGODA

    18th May 2024 08:40:10 Hours

    The Vesak Bhakthi Geetha Programme of Viru Kekulu Pre-School Panagoda on 15 May 2024, was a delightful event held at Bodhirajarama Temple. Mrs. Samangka Fernando, the Senior Member in charge of the preschool, graced the occasion as the chief guest.

  • 14 INFANTRY DIVISION HOSTS INSIGHTFUL TRAINING LECTURES ON MORAL & MENTAL HEALTH

    15th May 2024 10:52:46 Hours

    The training program was organized by 14 Infantry Division, at 2 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry lecture hall on 8 May 2024. Specialist Psychiatrist Brigadier RMM Monaragala USP, along with Consultant Clinical Psychology Lieutenant Colonel UG Mallawarachchai RSP USP and Psychologist Major DDRT Karunasena from the Sri Lanka Army Directorate of Preventive Medicine and Mental Health, led the sessions.

  • 8 BATTALION SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOME FOR LOW INCOME FAMILY

    10th May 2024 23:52:05 Hours

    Troops from the 8th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry ceremoniously laid the cornerstone on 9 May 2024, marking the initiation of construction for a new house for a deserving family in Kuttiwila, Kirindiwela.

  • OPENING OF LAUNDRY FACILITY AT 14 INFANTRY DIVISION

    10th May 2024 23:34:50 Hours

    Opening ceremony of Laundry facility at 14 Infantry division Headquarters took place on 07th May 2024. The main aim of this event is to uplift the welfare facilities for the troops of the division.

  • COMMANDER 142 INFANTRY BRIGADE TAKE OVER DUTIES

    08th May 2024 17:06:20 Hours

    Brigadier DSS Radalage RWP RSP assumed the duties as the 37th Commander of the 142 Infantry Brigade on 6 May 2024, at the Brigade Headquarters in Kohuwala. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the brigade staff, and a guard turnout was presented at the entrance. Following traditional customs, the newly appointed Brigade Commander officially assumed his duties at the Brigade Commander’s office amidst pirith chanting, a sacred Buddhist ritual.

  • NEW OFFICIATING BRIGADIER ADMIN AND QUARTERING ASSUMES DUTIES

    03rd May 2024 14:36:51 Hours

    Colonel S D N C De Silva assumed duties as the Officiating Brigadier Admin and Quartering of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 3 May 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • MAJOR GENERAL KHMS WIKRAMARATNE RSP ASSUMES COMMAND AT 61 INFANTRY DIVISION

    26th April 2024 12:12:02 Hours

    Major General KHMS Wikramarathne RSP officially assumed his duties as the new General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division, stationed under the Security Force Headquarters (West). The ceremony commenced with religious blessings at the 61 Infantry Division Headquarters in Boossa on 24 April 2024.

  • NEW COLONEL GENERAL STAFF ASSUMES OFFICE

    22nd April 2024 13:11:41 Hours

    Colonel H M J W Bandara RSP USP psc assumed duties as the Colonel General Staff of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 22 April 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.