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.
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.
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.
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.
24th January 2024 16:59:23 Hours
West troops participated in a valuable educational lecture session on ‘Reduction of Audit Errors’ at the Army Gymnasium Panagoda on 24 January 2024.
23rd January 2024 14:08:12 Hours
The 613 Infantry Brigade based in Kamburupitiya, Matara celebrated its 13th Anniversary on 20 January 2024 under the guidance of the Commander, 613 Infantry Brigade, Colonel URIB Ranathunga RSP USP.
19th January 2024 14:33:58 Hours
Brigadier WMLS Dayawansa officially commenced his role as the Deputy General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division at the Division Headquarters in Boossa on 18 January 2024.
16th January 2024 16:37:14 Hours
The Security Forces (West) promptly dispatched troops to government hospitals impacted by a 24 hours symbolic strike organized by health sector trade unions across the island On 16 January 2024. Military units were swiftly positioned at hospitals including Balangoda, Eheliyagoda, Kegalle, Beruwala, Kalutara, Panadura, Kamburupitiya, Matara Karapitiya, and Udugama. The coordination of this response was overseen by the 61 Infantry Division.
16th January 2024 16:35:03 Hours
On 16 January 2024 a symbolic 24-hour strike, organized by health sector trade unions, prompted the deployment of troops from the 14 Infantry Division to hospitals impacted by the strike. The troops, including those from the Sri Lanka Volunteer Force, Regimental Centre, Regimental Centre of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, 21 Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, 16 Battalion of Gajaba Regiment, 14 Battalion of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 1 Battalian of Sri Lanka Womens Corps, 1 Battalion of Sri Lanka National Guard, and 2(V) Battalion of Sri Lanka Light Infantry, swiftly assisted in maintaining essential health services at National Hospital Colombo, Kalubovila Hospital, Base Hospital Colombo East, Meerigama Base Hospital, Warakapola Base Hospital, Awissawella Base Hospital, Kurunegala Teaching Hospital and Marawila Base Hospital. This operation was highly appreciated by the general public and staff of health services.
12th January 2024 20:41:32 Hours
On 11 January 2024, responding to a Ministry of Health request, the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, deployed troops from the Sri Lanka Army to government hospitals affected by an island-wide strike led by minor staff trade unions in the health sector. The mission aimed to ensure uninterrupted essential health services across the country.
