09th June 2023 16:59:37 Hours
Major General D. M. K. D. B. Pussella RWP RSP, Commander Security Forces (West), assumed duties as the 16th Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps on 08 June 2023, during a brief ceremony held at the Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps.
04th June 2023 14:13:36 Hours
Poson festival is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Buddhists in Sri Lanka. It commemorates the arrival of Arahant Mahinda, the son of Emperor Asoka, who introduced Buddhism to the island in the 3rd century BC. The festival falls on the full moon day of June, and it is a time of great religious fervor and cultural significance.
23rd May 2023 11:47:35 Hours
The troops of the 12 Field Engineers Regiment, under the close supervision of the 612 Infantry Brigade and guidance of the 61 Infantry Division of the Security Forces (West), have constructed a new home for a needy family residing in the Kopiwatta area of the Matugama Divisional Secretariat in the Kalutara District. This project was carried out in collaboration with the Matugama Divisional Secretariat and was handed over to the beneficiaries on 22 May 2023.
06th May 2023 17:17:50 Hours
The Vesak Festival is one of the most significant events in the Buddhist calendar and is celebrated by millions of people around the world. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. In line with the Vesak Festival 2023, troops of Security Forces Headquarters (West) and Sri Lanka Army Buddhist Association together with members of 'Shri Saman Meth Sansadaya' have taken the initiative to organize another charity event at Bodhirajaramaya Army temple, Panagoda, to worship the 'omniscient sacred relic and the disciple relics' in the fragrance chambers of Shri Saman Meth Sansadaya for people on 05 and 06 May 2023.
04th May 2023 19:53:57 Hours
A programme to distribute a large stock of school bags, accessories, equipment, exercise books and other stationery items among 197 school students at Tikiri Kumara Vidyalaya, situated in Ambatale, Mulleriyawa, got underway on 03 May 2023 at school premises, consequent upon proper coordination, effected by the Army troops under the 144 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West).
25th April 2023 13:39:05 Hours
The Commander of the Army and several Senior Officers customarily visited inmates at Army Wellness Resorts concurrently with the celebration of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year Festival on 24 April 2023.
18th April 2023 08:45:22 Hours
Bringing the festivities connected to the Sri Lanka Army Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival held at Panagoda on Monday (10) April 2023 to a climax, a musical fiesta, organized by the Security Force (West), under the guidance of Commander of the Army, opened the stage for budding Army vocalists and popular artistes.
10th April 2023 09:32:12 Hours
In parallel to the Sinhala Hindu New Year festival, as per the directions of the Commander Security Forces (West), Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP, the ‘Commander's Challenge Trophy Volleyball Tournament – 2023’ kicked off from 0900 onward at the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps volleyball ground and Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps ground, Army cantonment – Panagoda from 27 to 29 March 2023.
10th April 2023 09:31:21 Hours
The administrative inspection of the Security Forces Headquarters (West) was conducted under the patronage of the Chief of Staff, Major General C. D. Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu at the Security Forces Headquarters Conference hall, Army cantonment, Panagoda on 24 March 2023.
10th April 2023 09:30:32 Hours
The Commander Security Forces (West) Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP visited 1 Battalion Sri Lanka Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers located at Army cantonment, Panagoda on 28 February 2023.