11th October 2023 20:18:12 Hours
61 Infantry Division joined the 74th Anniversary celebrations of Sri Lanka Army on 10th October 2023. A formal ceremony was held at the Division headquarters headed by the General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division Major General RAJN Ranasinghe RSP USP ndc along with officers, other ranks and civil staff. The function commenced with the flag hoisting followed by the recital of the Army Song, Saluting the fallen war heroes with a two-minute silence and conveying the message of the Commander of the Army, adding sentiments of patriotism and grandeur to the occasion.
11th October 2023 11:46:41 Hours
In parallel to the 74th Army Day celebration with the aim of developing harmony between the Army and the civilian population, on the direction of the Commander Security Forces Headquarters (West) under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division under the close supervision of the Commander 141 Infantry Brigade with the commanding officer 6 Sri Lanka Artillery, a Shramadana Campaign was organized at the Wathupitiwala Government Hospital premises on 10 October 2023.
10th October 2023 17:54:17 Hours
Upon the request made by the University of Ruhuna, under the supervision of the Commander 613 Infantry Brigade and the Commanding Officer of 3 (V) Gamunu Watch, a scouting workshop was successfully conducted for the students of the University of Ruhuna on 5th October 2023.
10th October 2023 09:57:12 Hours
61 Infantry Division troops continue their emergency flood relief operations in Aththudawa, Nariduwa, Naimbala 1 and 2 GN Divisions under Thihagoda DS Division.
08th October 2023 21:18:48 Hours
Mindful of the calamity and damage to public life and property caused by the heavy rains, the Army personnel are continuing their evacuation,rescue and relief services in Matara district.
08th October 2023 16:42:11 Hours
Due to the torrential rain that fell with the activation of the South West Monsoon on 06.10.2023,upon the request made by the Divisional Secretariat Gampaha,141 Brigade troops rushed in the removal of several trees in danger of topping onto a house as the result of collapse of a mound behind the respective house located in 341B ,Horagolla ,Ganemulla of Horagolla North GN Dicision belongs to Gampaha DS under 141 infantry Brigade AOR .
08th October 2023 11:38:44 Hours
Mindful of the calamity and damage to public life and property caused by the heavy rains, the Army personnel are continuing their evacuation, rescue, and relief services in Matara district.
08th October 2023 08:08:57 Hours
Due to the torrential rain that started with the continuous southwest monsoon rains, Udugampitiya area under 171 Kerawalapitiya Gramasewa Division of Wattala Regional Secretariat under 141 infantry brigade were flooded and about 8 families living there were displaced.
07th October 2023 16:50:20 Hours
Due to the heavy rains and floods that affected the Matara district since October 02, troops of 9th Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment,2(V)Gamunu Watch,3(V) Gamunu Watch of 613 infantry brigade belongs to 61 infantry division under Security Forces Headquarters (West)joined hands with the Divisional Secretariat, Disaster Management Center, Police and Navy officials for evacuation, relief and relocation of stranded people who were affected by floods.
06th October 2023 10:29:33 Hours
Due to the recent heavy rains in the Matara District, Thihagoda and Malimbada Divisional Secretariat areas were heavily affected due to floods on 04 October 2023. However, the Army troops, along with various government agencies, including District Secretariat, Disaster Management Centre, have been working effortlessly since 02 October 2023 to provide humanitarian assistance to relief and restore civil life in the affected areas.
