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  • EMERGENCY FIRE REHEARSAL CONDUCTED AT KERAWALAPITIYA OIL TERMINAL

    15th December 2024 18:20:55 Hours

    Under the guidance of Brigadier R R De S Dharmawickrema RSP the Commander 141 Infantry Brigade, an emergency fire response rehearsal was successfully conducted at the Kerawalapitiya Petroleum Storage Terminals on 13 December 2024. The event was jointly organized by troops of the 141 Infantry Brigade and officials from the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL).

  • SECURITY FORCES (WEST) HOSTS A LECTURE ON THE CURRENT ISSUES OF DANGEROUS DRUGS USE IN SRI LANKA

    11th December 2024 19:27:45 Hours

    The Security Forces Headquarters (West) organized an impactful lecture series and practical sessions in parallel with the Training Day Programme, under the conceptual guidance of the Commander of Security Forces (West), Major General Lanka Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc. The Programme aimed at enhancing awareness and fostering education among the troops, was conducted by two distinguished professionals. Mr. I M C P Karunarathne, the Media Spokesman and Education/Information Officer of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (Ministry of Public Security) and Counseling Psychologist, Mrs. S Nilmini Abeysekara The sessions held at the lecture hall of 4th Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery on 12 December 2024.

  • NEW GENERAL STAFF OFFICER I (COORD) ASSUMES OFFICE

    11th December 2024 17:16:45 Hours

    Lieutenant Colonel N L C Chandrajith RSP assumed duties as the General Staff Officer l (COORD) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 11 December 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • NEWLY APPOINTED GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 14 INFANTRY DIVISION ASSUMES DUTIES

    09th December 2024 09:59:51 Hours

    Major General K J N M P K Nawarathna RWP RSP ndu assumed duties as the 12th General Officer Commanding (GOC) 14 Infantry Division on 06th December 2024 at the Division Headquarters, Colombo.

  • NEWLY APPOINTED COMMANDER 573 INFANTRY BRIGADE ASSUMES DUTIES

    08th December 2024 08:17:09 Hours

    Colonel S W P M H R Senadheera RWP USP psc assumed duties as the 6th Commander 573 Infantry Brigade on 04 December 2024 at the Brigade Headquarters, Elpitiya.

  • NEWLY APPOINTED COMMANDER 613 INFANTRY BRIGADE ASSUMES DUTIES

    07th December 2024 13:56:53 Hours

    Brigadier P G C S Gallage RWP RSP assumed duties as the Commander 613 Infantry Brigade on 05th December 2024 and newly appointed Commander 613 Infantry Brigade honoured with a guard turnout.Following the military formalities Brigadier P G C S Gallage ceremonially took over his new responsibilities amidst religious observances and signed an official document to signify the assumption of his office.

  • SPECIAL WEDNESDAY TRAINING PROGRAM CONDUCTED AT 61 INFANTRY DIVISION

    06th December 2024 07:57:26 Hours

    Under the close supervision and guidance of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 61 Infantry Division, Major General K T P De Silva RSP ndu psc, a Special Wednesday Training Program was conducted on 4th December 2024. The primary objective of the programme was to foster team building and enhance the knowledge and professionalism of the Officers and Other Ranks at the 61 Infantry Division Headquarters in Boossa.

  • 141 INFANTRY BRIGADE ORGANIZES GUEST LECTURE ON “A PROUD SOLDIER”

    05th December 2024 12:46:23 Hours

    Under the insightful guidance of the Commander of the 141 Infantry Brigade, a psychology lecture titled “A Proud Soldier” was successfully conducted on 4th December 2024. This program was organized as part of the Training Day program and took place at the 141 Infantry Brigade lecture hall in Veyangoda. The primary objective of the lecture was to inspire and motivate soldiers while improving their understanding of personal development, social values, and professional responsibilities as proud members of the Sri Lanka Army.

  • NEW BRIGADIER COORD (VOLUNTEER MATTERS) ASSUMES OFFICE

    03rd December 2024 12:35:30 Hours

    Brigadier L J M C P Jayasundara KSP assumed duties as the Brigadier Coord ( Volunteer Matters) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 02nd December 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • 143 INFANTRY BRIGADE CELEBRATES 14TH ANNIVERSARY

    03rd December 2024 12:25:54 Hours

    The 143 Infantry Brigade commemorated its 14th anniversary on 30 November 2024 with a series of events held at the Brigade Headquarters premises, despite the challenging weather conditions. The celebrations were conducted under the guidance of the Commander of the 143 Infantry Brigade.