22nd July 2025 16:01:36 Hours
A PAINTING PROGRAMME WAS CONDUCTED AT CHILDREN'S WARD NO. 14 OF THE MATARA GENERAL HOSPITAL, THE PROGRAMME WAS CARRIED OUT AND COMPLETED ON 18TH, 19TH, AND 20TH JULY 2025 WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF 01 X 09 TROOPS FROM THE 3RD BATTALION, THE GEMUNU WATCH, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING, 61 INFANTRY DIVISION. THE PROJECT WAS CONDUCTED UNDER THE CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE COMMANDER, 613 INFANTRY BRIGADE, AND THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 3 (V) GW.AND THE PHOTOS OF THE PROGRAMME SENT TO THE 613 INF BDE TO PUBLISH ON THE SRI LANKA ARMY FACEBOOK PAGE (SRI LANKA ARMY – DEFENDERS OF THE NATION) AND THE WEB SITE.
22nd July 2025 14:47:32 Hours
With the approval of the Commander Security Force (West), under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding, 14th Infantry Division, under the guidance GOC - 14 Infantry Division and Under Supervison of the Commander 144 Inf Brigade, in line with the “Clean Sri Lanka” project in accordance with the “Clean Step – Safe Space” concept Pruning of trees wich are threat to the student’s and the buildings at Sri Rajasinghe National College, Mulleriyawa.
21st July 2025 10:32:36 Hours
On July 19, 2025, around 0255 hours, a fire broke out at a small plastic factory near the Wadakada Muslim Mosque in the Pothuhera Police Division, Kurunegala, reportedly due to an electrical short circuit. Following the instructions of the Commander Security forces (West), troops of the 9th Sri Lanka National Guard were promptly deployed to the scene. They joined efforts with the Kurunegala Municipal Council Fire Brigade to contain and extinguish the fire. The swift response and coordinated action successfully brought the situation under control and prevented further damage to surrounding areas.
19th July 2025 08:24:53 Hours
According to the concept of Major General WSV Fernando USP ndc IG the General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division and the guidance of Colonel WGIS Gamage USP the Commander 572 Infantry Brigade, under the direction of Commanding Officer 18 Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard Major PRP Fernando SLNG, held a book donation program for the 80 school childrens of R/BL Handagiriya vidyalaya with the participation of 01x04 tps on 16th July 2025. Additionally, a tea party with snacks was provided for the children and teachers.
16th July 2025 16:38:53 Hours
The General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division, Major General W S V Fernando USP ndc IG, undertook an official visit to the Headquarters 573 Infantry Brigade and its under command Battalions on 14 July 2025.
11th July 2025 16:10:03 Hours
On 10.07.2025 at around 1415 hrs, a 94 year old person named A.W Gunasekara, residing at No 45/1, Rahula rd, Matara jumped from the Mahanama Bridge into the Nilwala River in Matara with the intention of suicide and was swept away by the current. After that under mention Offr/Sldrs (01 x 03) troops of the 3 (v) Gemunu Watch immediately responded with the help of a boat and rescued the person without allowing him to be swept away and admitted to general hospital Matara by using army vehicle.
11th July 2025 14:34:20 Hours
A famous tusker named “Bhathiya,” who used to roam near the forest area in Maho, Ambanpola, and Nikaweratiya regions.This tusker was found fallen down near polpithigama tank and wild life conservation officers have stated that this tusker has collapsed and weaken due to serious injuries in its leg. Since 5th July 2025, the Maho and Nikaweratiya Wildlife Officers, along with Nikaweratiya Wildlife Veterinary Team, have given assistance for treatments and feed to preserve the life of tusker. The 57 Infantry Division, The 571 Infantry Brigade, The 15th Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment, and the 9th Sri Lanka National Guard Officers & Soldiers have assist for the operation with the requisition of wild life conservation.
11th July 2025 14:31:11 Hours
Lt Col WMJK Karunarathna RSP ISC, assumed duties as new CAO of the 57 Infantry Divison on 07.07.2025 on an auspicious time. Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks of the 57 Infantry Divison extended their wishes to the newly appointed CAO on the assumption of the duties in the new appointment.
11th July 2025 14:28:55 Hours
In line with the “Clean Sri Lanka” concept, a comprehensive clean-up program titled “Sharma Shakthyum” was successfully conducted within the 144 Inf Bde area on 04th July 2025.
10th July 2025 20:54:37 Hours
On July 9, 2025, a health promotion program titled ‘Reducing Non-Communicable Diseases’ was held at the Army Physical Training School Indoor Stadium. The event was conducted under the guidance of Major General U K D D P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc Commander of Security Forces (West).
