01st June 2025 11:39:42 Hours
On May 30, due to heavy winds, large tree branches had fallen near the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) and along Maitland Crescent, disrupting traffic on those roads. Responding swiftly, troops from the 14 Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment were deployed to remove the fallen trees and restore normal vehical movement.
01st June 2025 11:33:07 Hours
As a special part of the series of programs being carried out by the 61 Infantry Division to mark the 17th anniversary of its establishment, a special program covering 50 special needs residents of the Sambodhi Children’s/ Elderly Home at Galle was carried out by the troops on 27th and 28th May 2025 under the guidance of the current General Officer Commanding, Major General Tiral De Silva RSP ndu psc.
21st May 2025 13:40:34 Hours
The 8th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry successfully completed the Battalion Training Course at the Infantry Battalion Training School in Puttalam on 17 March 2025 to 20 May 2025 with the participation of 12 Officers and 323 Other rankers with high average pass. The event was graced by Major General KDML Samaradiwakara RWP RSP ndc psc, the General Officer Commanding of the 57 Infantry Division, as the Chief Guest and delivered the closing remarks.
20th May 2025 16:01:43 Hours
On May 19, 2025, at around 3:00 PM, a student from Kamburugamuwa, in school uniform, attempted suicide by jumping off the Mahanama Bridge into the Nilwala River in Matara. After being informed by the civilians that he was clinging to the bridge, 02x05 troops of the 3 (V) Gemunu Watch immediately responded with the help of a boat and rescued the child without allowing him to be swept away. He was safely handed over to his parents via the Matara Police Station.
18th May 2025 10:11:29 Hours
In line with the Army Headquarters Vesak Zone celebrations, troops of the 144 Infantry Brigade, under the guidance of the Commander 144 Infantry Brigade, B Y C Fenando RWP USP , constructed an intricately designed Vesak lantern.
16th May 2025 15:38:26 Hours
In a vibrant display of spiritual devotion and community service, Under the guidance and the close supervision of General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division Major General K T P De Silva RSP ndu psc, the Division Headquarters organized a grand scale Vesak celebration with a Vesak zone, drawing large crowds and bringing light and compassion to the sacred occasion of Vesak festival whilst fostering religious and community harmony in the area.
16th May 2025 14:27:27 Hours
In celebration of the sacred Vesak season, a Bath Dansala was organized at the Bauddhaloka Mawatha Vesak Region, offering meals to thousands of devotees and visitors who came to witness the spiritual and cultural events along the beautifully decorated streets.
16th May 2025 14:07:09 Hours
The sacred Vesak festival was celebrated with deep reverence and grandeur at the historic Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, where thousands gathered to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha.
07th May 2025 12:05:23 Hours
On 5 May 2025, a large tree fell onto the roof of the Gothatuwa Bodhimalu Temple, which serves as a polling station for the 2025 Local Government Election in Sri Lanka. The incident caused significant damage to the structure. A team of 01 x 06 2(V) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry promptly responded to the situation and carried out necessary repair work.
06th May 2025 12:58:58 Hours
A beach cleaning programme organized by the University of Ruhuna in collaboration with Zero Plastic Moment which is related to Marineglow project, was successfully conducted with the participation of 109 soldiers of Sri Lanka Sinha Regement on 03 May 2025 from 0830 hrs to 1200 hrs at general area Blue Beach.
