25th September 2025 23:09:41 Hours
Under the guidance of General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division, Major General W S V Fernando USP ndc IG, a one-day computer training workshop on emerging information-technology trends was conducted on Wednesday, 24 September 2025 at the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) – Galle centre. The programme aimed to strengthen digital literacy and boost the professional use of contemporary IT tools among military personnel of the 61 Infantry Division and its under command Bde and Battalion.
25th September 2025 14:36:32 Hours
03 x 34 Troops of the 8th Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment assisted in extinguishing a fire broke out in a building at Kegalle town around 1010 hrs on 23 September 2025, under the guidance of the Commanding Officer of the 8th Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment. The troops successfully controlled and extinguished the fire, with the assistance of local authorities. No damage or injury was reported to any person during the incident.
25th September 2025 09:45:15 Hours
Colonel R M N Rathnayake USP Lsc assumed duties as the Colonel (Admin & Quartering) of Security Force Headquarters (West) on 24 September 2025 on auspicious time having the blessing of Noble Triple Gem.
23rd September 2025 11:29:08 Hours
With the approval of the Commander SF HQ (West) under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding, 14 Infantry Division and under the supervision of the Commander, 144 Infantry Bde the troops of the 2(v) SLLI Unit of this Infantry Brigade actively contributed to the success of the Wellampitiya Public Market Complex cleaning program and the tree planting program near the Meethotamulla Garbage Yard held by the Kolonnawa Urban Council on 18 and 19 September 2025, in celebration of the Local Government Week being held under the theme "Punarudye Puravaraya".
20th September 2025 08:00:23 Hours
With the approval of Comd - SF HQ (West) under the guanine of the GOC - 14 Inf Div and under the supervision of Comd - 144 Inf Bde conducted evergreen tree planting programe with the participation troops of 144 Inf Bde and 2 (V) SLLI on 16 September 2025 in conjunction with the world Ozone layer Protection Day. An extensive awareness programe also conducted among the 144 Ind Bde troops to prevent activities that are harmful to the Ozone layer and to take sustainable measures to protect the Ozone layer. A comprehensive awareness programe was conducted for the troops of 144 Inf Bde on the prevention of activities that are harmful to the Ozone layer as well as sustainable measures to protect the Ozone layer.
15th September 2025 16:05:44 Hours
Under the directions of the General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division and the close supervision of the Commander 572 Infantry Brigade, a contingent of 01 x 20 troops from The Gemunu Watch (Nonperial Detachment) and 01 x 15 troops from the 18 Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard swiftly engaged in fire suppression efforts in the Baker’s Bend area of Nonperial, Belihuloya, around 1230 hrs on 12 September 2025 as per the request made by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) office in Ratnapura. The fire was totally contained by 2130 hrs on 12 September 2025 of the area around 50 acers
.Their timely response and coordinated action significantly contributed to bringing the situation under control, preventing the fire from spreading into nearby forest reserves and civilian areas. This operation once again reflects the Army’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives, property, and the environment while working in close coordination with government agencies to respond effectively to emergencies.
15th September 2025 15:46:47 Hours
Brig DS Walpita Gamage RSP assumed duties as new Bde Comd of the 144 Infantry Brigade on 10.09.2025. Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks of the 144 Infantry Brigade extended their wishes to the newly appointed Bde Comd on the assumption of the duties in the new appointment.
15th September 2025 15:32:20 Hours
A donation programme was successfully conducted by the troops of 9 SLSR on 10 September 2025 at Thumbe Secondary School, Kamburupitiya, during which books and school equipment were distributed to 94 children with the generous sponsorship of philanthropists. The event was held under the patronage of the General Officer Commanding, 61 Infantry Division, Major General W S V Fernando USP ndc IG.
11th September 2025 09:11:12 Hours
A Bodhi Pooja programme was held on 07 September 2025 from 0930 hrs to 1130 hrs, in line with the Binara Poya Day, with the participation of the General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division, Major General W S V Fernando USP ndc IG, along with all senior officers, other ranks, and civil staff of the Division.
11th September 2025 09:04:46 Hours
Maj Gen MR Rasik RSP ndu assumed duties as new Dy GOC of the 57 Infantry Divison on 01.09.2025. Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks of the 57 Infantry Divison extended their wishes to the newly appointed Dy GOC on the assumption of the duties in the new appointment.
