18th September 2023 18:44:34 Hours
The annual Esala Maha Perahera of Kotahena Sri Paramananda Ancient Temple was held on a splendid way with the support of the Army at the sacred Kotahena Sri Paramananda Temple on 15 September 2023.
13th September 2023 15:13:53 Hours
Major General U D Wijesekera RWP RSP USP rcds psc, the Commander Security Forces (West), made a Two-day field visit covering 61 Infantry Division Headquarters and its under command Brigades and Battalions on 07th and 08th September 2023 respectively.
18th August 2023 15:39:47 Hours
Major General U. D. Wijesekera RWP RSP USP rcds psc, assumed office as the 14th Commander of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 17 August 2023.
16th August 2023 17:37:33 Hours
The troops of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps held a Guard Turnout and the Guard of Honour to pay tribute to Major General D.M.K.D.B.Pussella RWP RSP, the outgoing Commander Security Forces (West). The event, which took place on 15 August 2023, at the Security Forces Headquarters (West) in Panagoda.
08th July 2023 10:53:21 Hours
Troops of the 611 Infantry Brigade, under the 61 Infantry Division of the Security Force (West), collaborated with the People's Bank Regional Head Office in Kegalle to construct a new house for a needy family residing in Eriyagoda Grama Niladari Division, Rambukkana. The beneficiary, Mrs. K.A. Nilimini Dilrukshi, a mother of three children, had been living without a proper shelter or a source of income since her husband's untimely death due to a vehicle accident. The troops identified her dire situation and decided to take action.
19th June 2023 19:00:29 Hours
Troops of the 16 Battalion Gajaba Regiment and 1 Sri Lanka National Guard of the 143 Infantry Brigade have once again shown their unwavering commitment to serving their community. Recently, they responded positively to an appeal made by a helpless civilian who volunteered to offer their technical expertise and manpower for the construction of her new home for the benefit of her family in Pradeepagama Thabbowa.
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.
