30th November 2024 20:22:05 Hours
Under the direction of Major General W M P M Wijesooriya RWP RSP ndu, the General Officer Commanding 57 Infantry Division, the Officiating Commander of the 571 Infantry Brigade, Colonel H H S P S De Silva RSP USP, and the Commanding Officer 9th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard (9 SLNG), Major T S P Kumara RSP SLNG, visited the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) center established at Kalugahathenna Vidyalaya and the landslide-affected area in the Rideegama Divisional Secretariat Division, Kalugahathenna Grama Niladhari Division, at approximately 0930 hours on 30 November 2024.
30th November 2024 13:25:03 Hours
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 57 Infantry Division, Major General W M P M Wijesooriya RWP RSP ndu, accompanied by Staff Officers of 57 Infantry Division, visited the landslide-affected area in Kalugahathenna, Rideegama, within the Kurunegala District on 29th November 2024. The visit aimed to assess ongoing disaster developments, evaluate the status of emergency relief efforts, review preparedness for future emergencies, and inspect the condition of any Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) centers in the area.
29th November 2024 16:43:38 Hours
Brigadier G S K Perera RSP ndc assumed duties as the Brigadier General Staff of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 28th November 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.
29th November 2024 07:31:53 Hours
Due to adverse weather conditions affecting the SF (West) AOR, troops from the 57 Infantry Division successfully conducted a rescue operation on 28th November 2024, saving three individuals stranded by floodwaters in the Welpothuwewa Grama Niladhari Division, within the Kobeigane Divisional Secretariat area.
27th November 2024 22:18:42 Hours
Under the guidance of Major General W M P M Wijesooriya RWP RSP ndu, the General Officer Commanding 57 Infantry Division, and the supervision of Colonel H H S P S De Silva RSP USP, the Commander 571 Infantry Brigade, a team of 02 X 24 troops from the 1 Sri Lanka National Guard (1 SLNG) was deployed on 27 November 2024 to assist families affected by severe flooding in Nambuwawa, Rasnayakapura.
27th November 2024 22:01:32 Hours
27th November 2024 06:58:20 Hours
The 61 Infantry Division organized a customary felicitation ceremony for the newly promoted General Officer Commanding (GOC) 61 Infantry Division, Major General K T P De Silva RSP ndu psc, on 26 November 2024 at the division premises.
27th November 2024 06:48:10 Hours
Due to bad weather conditions on 25th and 26th November 2024, which disrupted transportation in the Akuress, Malimbada, and Athuraliya Divisional Secretariat areas of the Matara District, troops of the 61 Infantry Division have been actively engaged in operations to facilitate transportation for students sitting for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination..
25th November 2024 21:07:17 Hours
Under the guidance of the Commander of the 143 Infantry Brigade and under the supervision of the Acting Commanding Officer of the 16th Gajaba Regiment, a beach cleaning program was successfully conducted on 24 November 2024 at the Kalpitiya Ilanthadiya coastal area. This initiative was organized to contribute to environmental preservation, promote community awareness about the importance of maintaining clean coastal areas, and foster a sense of responsibility towards the environment among the troops and the local community.
25th November 2024 19:46:57 Hours
he Fire and Safety Bureau of Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) organized a comprehensive emergency fire rehearsal at the Petroleum Storage Terminals in Magalle on 21 November 2024. The exercise, which took place from 1030 hrs to 1230 hrs, was aimed at enhancing preparedness and response capabilities in the event of a fire or other emergency situation involving bulk oil storage facilities.
