02nd April 2024 18:25:17 Hours
On 2 April 2024 a symbolic strike, organized by health sector trade unions, prompted the deployment of troops from the Security Forces (West) to hospitals impacted by the strike. The troops, including those from the 14 Battalion of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 8 Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, and 1 Battalion of Sri Lanka Womens Corps, swiftly assisted in maintaining essential health services at National Hospital Colombo and Karapitiya Teaching Hospital. This operation was conducted under the instructions of Lieutenant General H L V M Liyanage RWP RSP ndu Commander of the Army and the supervision of Major General SWM Fernando WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc, Commander of the Security Force Headquarters (West) respectively.
31st March 2024 22:12:05 Hours
On the concept of Commander of the Army and the instructions of Commander Security Forces (West) Major General SWM Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc and the guidance of General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division Major General K A W N H Bandaranayake USP and the close supervision of Commander 141 Infantry Brigade Colonel R R de S Dharmawickrama RSP, with the troops assistance of Commanding Officer 6 Field Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery Lt Col G R R K S Jayarathne RSP psc IG, organized a community project aiming to support low-income family in respective area of command by constructing new house for the family of Mrs S M A Ranjanie, resident of Meevitigammana area in Attanagalla Divisional Secretariat and the ceremony of laying the foundation stone for new house got underway on 28 March 2024.
29th March 2024 09:10:38 Hours
Colonel S L Gamlath assumed duties as the Colonel Coord (Voiunteer) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 26 March 2024 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.
27th March 2024 17:43:25 Hours
Under the leadership and guidance of General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division, Major General RAJN Ranasinghe RSP USP ndc, the troops of the 61 Infantry Division Engineers Service Regiment and 2(V) GW successfully completed the construction of a new house for Mrs. KP Manel and her daughter. The house warming ceremony was taken place on 20 March 2024, at 0956 hours, with the participation of Deputy General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division Brigadier WMLS Dayawansa.
27th March 2024 17:40:34 Hours
Under the instructions of Major General RAJN Ranasinghe RSP USP ndc the General Officer Commanding of 61 Infantry Division, 01 x 30 of 8 Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regimental troops went to SIYAMBALAPITIYA which belongs to KEGALLE, at around 1845 hrs on 20 March 2024 to extinguish the wild fire which has been occurred at around 1800 hrs in the area of SIYABALAPITIYA. After that 8 battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment could put out the wild fire successfully at 2102 hrs.
25th March 2024 17:25:34 Hours
Brigadier KADTP Wimalasena RWP RSP assumed the role of the 9th Commander of the 143 Infantry Brigade on 22 March 2024, at the Brigade Headquarters in Puttalam. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the brigade staff, and a guard turnout was presented at the entrance. Following traditional customs, the newly appointed Brigade Commander officially assumed his duties at the Brigade Commander’s office amidst pirith chanting, a sacred Buddhist ritual, and a sapling was planted to commemorate the occasion.
23rd March 2024 23:23:27 Hours
The opening ceremony of the newly constructed saloon took place on 18 March 2024. Major General Nalin Bandaranyake USP, the General Officer Commanding of the 14 Infantry Division, graced the occasion and was warmly welcomed by Brigadier Upul Kodithuwakku RSP USP psc, the Deputy General Officer Commanding of the 14 Infantry Division, upon arrival.
21st March 2024 15:19:16 Hours
The 1 Battalion Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps organized a School Bag Donation programme at Magurumaswila Vidyalaya – Walallawita on 13 March 13 2024. This initiative was conducted under the guidance of Major General R A J N Ranasinghe RSP USP ndc, General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division, and Brigadier M W S Millagala RWP RSP USP Hdmc psc, Commander of the 612 Infantry Brigade. The aim was to foster goodwill between the Sri Lanka Army and civil society and alleviate the challenges faced by the community amidst the current economic situation.
18th March 2024 22:27:08 Hours
The Riot Control Workshop was organized for the troops of the 61 Infantry Division in response to the evolving political landscape and the need to maintain security within the country. Major General SWM Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the Commander of Security Forces – West, spearheaded this initiative to enhance troop readiness and effectively manage public protests.
13th March 2024 12:33:45 Hours
At the request of the Disaster Management Center, Ratnapura, 2 x 20 troops from the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Base Workshop - Udawalawa, successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in the Waulpane Aloe Forest Reserve in the Embilipitiya Divisional Secretariat.
