02nd May 2025 15:28:26 Hours
Blood transfusion centers play a crucial role in maintaining reserves for emergency transfusions needed by patients undergoing treatment for various illnesses and injuries, including those from traffic accidents. Due to a current shortage in these reserves, a request was made to the Army Hospital to encourage Army personnel to participate in blood donation drives to help replenish supplies.
24th April 2025 13:04:30 Hours
The 144 Infantry Brigade Headquarters organized a Sinhala and Tamil New Year Avurudu Festival on 20 April 2025 to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year by boosting the morale of the soldiers through entertainment. The event was attended by Brigadier BYC Fernando RWP USP, Commander of the 144 Infantry Brigade, who served as the chief guest.
22nd April 2025 16:16:47 Hours
Major General J K R Jayakody RWP USP assumed office as the Deputy Commander of Security Forces (West) on 22 April 2025. The senior officer auspiciously took over duties amidst religious observances and placed his signature in an official document to signify the acceptance of his new office. The Brigadier General Staff, Brigadier (Admin & Quartering), Project Officer, Senior Officers and Officers of Security Forces Headquarters (West) extended their best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Commander of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on the assumption of duties of the new appointment.
17th April 2025 16:37:41 Hours
Colonel K N Silva assumed duties as the Colonel Coord (Vol) of Security Force Headquarters (West) on 17 April 2025 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.
10th April 2025 17:43:28 Hours
An awareness program was conducted in collaboration with the ‘CLEAN SRI LANKA’ program, under the theme “Rich Country, A Beautiful Life” as envisioned by His Excellency the president. The event took place on 08 April 2025 at the 2(V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry lecture hall, under the guidance of the Brigade Commander of 144 Infantry Brigade. This successful program completed with the active participation of 2(V) SLLI troops.
08th April 2025 15:24:54 Hours
With the blessings of the General Officer Commanding of 14 Infantry Division, Major General KJNMPK Nawarathna RWP RSP ndu, several programmes were conducted to mark the proud 14th anniversary of this Division on 06 April 2025.
07th April 2025 18:24:23 Hours
“Fostering Unity and Harmony Through Service”
07th April 2025 17:19:36 Hours
An awareness program was conducted in collaboration with the "CLEAN SRI LANKA" Program, under the theme "A Rich Country, A Beautiful Life," as envisioned by His Excellency the President. The event took place on 04 April 2025 at the PMU Lecture Hall, under the guidance of the Civil Affairs Officer of the 144 Infantry Brigade. This successful program completed with the active participation from the troops of 144 Inf Bde, 2 (V) SLLI, 10 SLNG, and 2 (V) SLPC.
07th April 2025 12:09:04 Hours
On 30 March 2025, with the approval of the 61 Infantry Division and under the guidance of the 572 Infantry Brigade, two groups of 20 x troops from the 18th Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard, responded quickly to clear the Rajawaka-Kalthota road. The road had been blocked by fallen trees, soil, and debris caused by heavy rainfall. The soldiers worked diligently to remove the obstacles, ensuring that transportation was swiftly restored for the local community. This quick and effective response underscores the Army’s ongoing commitment to public service, disaster relief, and national resilience, as well as its crucial role in emergency response during times of need.
04th April 2025 17:04:31 Hours
“We cannot stop natural disasters, but we can arm ourselves with knowledge. So many lives wouldn’t have to be lost if there was enough disaster preparedness” (Petra Nemcova)
