12th June 2024 14:56:00 Hours
Security Forces Headquarters (West) was officially visited on 11 June 2024, by Major General GMN Perera RWP RSP USP ndc, Quarter Master General, and Major General AK Rajapaksa RSP, Master General Ordnance. Major General SWM Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the Commander Security Forces (West), extended a hearty greeting to the Principal Staff Officers.
01st June 2024 11:36:56 Hours
The 61 Infantry Division prominently hosted a distinguished Diners' Club event on 28 May 2024 at the Banquet Hall of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry in Boossa. The event featured Major General SWM Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, The Commander of Security Forces (West), as the Guest Speaker. He delivered an insightful lecture on 'Military Strategic Leadership Through Professionalism and Intellectualism.' The event, organized under the direction of Major General KHMS Wikramaratne RSP, the General Officer Commanding the 61 Infantry Division, emphasized enhancing officers' knowledge and confidence despite their demanding duties. The event was attended by 77 Officers, including the Deputy General Officer Commanding the 61 Infantry Division, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, and other senior and junior officers, underscoring the event's significance and impact.
02nd May 2024 00:57:43 Hours
The 14 Infantry Division took center stage as it hosted a distinguished Diners’ Club event at the Corps of Engineer Service Regimental Officers’ Mess on 30 April 2024. Major General SWM Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, Commander of Security Forces (West), graced the occasion as the Guest Speaker, delivering a thought-provoking lectured speech on 'Military Strategic Leadership Through Professionalism and Intellectualism'.
29th April 2024 21:01:48 Hours
A meditative sermon was organized by the Security Forces (West) at the Bodhirajarama Temple from 1700 hrs to 2100 hrs on 27 April 2024, aiming to cultivate the spiritual well-being of Army members and civil servants in celebration of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year, as per the concept of the Major General S W M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc the Commander, Security Forces Headquarters (West) and Head of Sri Lanka Army Buddhist Association. Ven. Rajagiriye Ariyanana Thero conducted the sermon. This program was initially coordinated by Major General U K D D P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, the Commandant of Army War College.
19th April 2024 10:13:55 Hours
The customary Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations at the Security Forces Headquarters (West) in the wake of dawn of the New Year began on the morning of 16 April 2024, with the participation of Major General S W M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the Commander of Security Forces (West), as the Chief Guest at the gymnasium premises at Panagoda.
11th April 2024 15:21:41 Hours
Under the guidance of Commander - Security Forces Headquarters (West) Major General SWM Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the donation programme was organized concurrently with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year; which unfolded on 10 April 2024, distributing dry ration packs worth 5000 rupees each to 36 civil servants working under Security Forces Headquarters (West).
04th April 2024 23:19:36 Hours
New Year Festival of Viru Kekulu Pre School - Panagoda was held on 03 April 2024 at the pre-school premises. Major General S W M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc and Mrs. Samangka Fernando, the Senior Lady in charge of Viru Kekulu Pre-School, Panagoda graced this occasion as Chief guests.
31st March 2024 12:38:31 Hours
The week-long religion ceremony at the Jethavanarama Temple at Kalatuawawa, honoring the newly constructed Stupa and featuring the veneration of over 100 prominent monks from the Malwathu chapter of the Siyam Nikaya, commenced on 23 March 2024. This auspicious occasion, known as the Omniscient Relics treasure ceremony, received the blessings of the venerable Mahanayaka Thero.
27th March 2024 11:59:18 Hours
On 22 March 2024, the Passing out Parade of Recruited Women Soldiers at the Recruit Training Center Sri Lanka Artillery took place at the 6 Field Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery Parade Ground. Major General SWM Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc the Commander of Security Forces (West), presided as the Chief Guest.
21st March 2024 20:05:12 Hours
Major General W H K S Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndu, the Chief of Staff, paid his maiden visit to the Security Forces Headquarters (West) in Panagoda on 19 March 2024, and the 6th Battalion of the Gajaba Regiment honored him with a Guard Turnout at the entrance. Major General S W M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Commander of the Security Forces (West), warmly received the visiting Chief of Staff upon his arrival.
