24th August 2023 10:53:34 Hours
On 22nd August 2023, a devastating fire broke out in the Koskale - Opatha forest area, posing a severe threat to the environment and nearby areas. In response, 611 Infantry Brigade swiftly dispatched around 60 troops from the 8 Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment to collaborate with the police in extinguishing the fire and preventing further damage.
21st August 2023 17:53:24 Hours
At the invitation of Major General U.D. Wijesekera RWP RSP USP rcds psc, the Commander Security Forces (West), the Officers and Other Ranks of Security Forces Headquarters (West) held a charming felicitation ceremony on 21 August 2023, at Security Forces Headquarters (West) premises, in honor of retiring Major General J.M.R.N.K. Jayamanna RWP who performed duties as the General Officer Commanding of 14 Infantry Division.
19th August 2023 16:33:08 Hours
Major General R.A.J.N. Ranasinghe RSP USP, ndc, assumed duties as the 18th General Officer Commanding of 61 Infantry Division of the Security Force (West) amid religious blessings at the 61 Infantry Division Headquarters premises in Galle, Boossa, on 16 August 2023.
18th August 2023 17:13:16 Hours
At around evening hours on 17 August 2023, the Water Care Technology Chemical factory in the Homagama Industrial Estate was engulfed in a major fire, prompting the Army to step in and assist the firefighters in controlling the blaze.
18th August 2023 16:46:58 Hours
On 17 August 2023, the 8 Battalion Gemunu Watch troops of 611 Infantry Brigade under 61 Infantry Division of Security Forces (West) quickly responded to a request from the Divisional Secretariat- Kalthota to douse a bush fire that had been spreading rapidly in the Rajawaka Forest Reserve in the Kongahamankada, Kalthota area.
18th August 2023 16:20:45 Hours
One officer and 25 Other Ranks from 8 Battalion of Sri Lanka Light Infantry under 141 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) dedicated in dousing a forest fire that broke out in the Danawkanda, Keragala in general area Dompe, on 14 August 2023. Their quick response and effective containment strategy successfully prevented the fire from spreading further and causing more damage.
18th August 2023 16:09:19 Hours
The Angoda Hirukirana Social Care Foundation has organized a blood donation campaign for 21 times since 2003 in order to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa and the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the last humanitarian operation. The campaign was held at Somadevi Girls' College Kotikawatta on 13 August 2023.
18th August 2023 16:01:55 Hours
The 144 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) took a proactive approach to enhance the knowledge and well-being of its troops by organizing a lecture on August 10, 2023. The lecture, which was held at the 2 (v) Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry lecture hall, Kelanimulla, was conducted by Dr. J.M. Nilam, the chief commissioner of St. John's Ambulance – Kandy.
13th August 2023 14:17:32 Hours
The West troops, along with the Fire Brigade and local authorities, swiftly responded to a bushfire that erupted at Thabbowa Reserve in the Karuwalagaswewa area on the evening of 11 August 2023. The District Forest Officer provided information about the incident, which resulted in the destruction of approximately 200 acres of land.
10th August 2023 17:35:56 Hours
Mrs. Himali Pussella, the chairperson of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps Seva Vanitha unit, recently made a visit to the Ranaviru Sevana in Ragama on 07 August 2023, with the objective of raising the mental stability and wellness of permanently injured War Heroes under recuperation and rehabilitation.
