11th July 2025 14:31:11 Hours
Lt Col WMJK Karunarathna RSP ISC, assumed duties as new CAO of the 57 Infantry Divison on 07.07.2025 on an auspicious time. Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks of the 57 Infantry Divison extended their wishes to the newly appointed CAO on the assumption of the duties in the new appointment.
11th July 2025 14:28:55 Hours
In line with the “Clean Sri Lanka” concept, a comprehensive clean-up program titled “Sharma Shakthyum” was successfully conducted within the 144 Inf Bde area on 04th July 2025.
10th July 2025 20:54:37 Hours
On July 9, 2025, a health promotion program titled ‘Reducing Non-Communicable Diseases’ was held at the Army Physical Training School Indoor Stadium. The event was conducted under the guidance of Major General U K D D P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc Commander of Security Forces (West).
07th July 2025 14:32:46 Hours
Troops of the 6th Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery and 8th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry, under command to the 141 Infantry Brigade, actively participated in a comprehensive dengue prevention programme conducted in collaboration with the respective MOH office in Attanagalla and Dompe areas on 03, 04 & 05 July 2025, contributing significantly to the national campaign against dengue.
07th July 2025 13:30:00 Hours
The General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division, Major General W S V Fernando USP ndc IG, undertook an official visit to the Headquarters of the 572 Infantry Brigade on 03rd June 2025.
07th July 2025 13:00:49 Hours
Security Force West has officially launched a large-scale cleaning campaign in support of the national “Clean Sri Lanka” Programme. The initiative was carried out under the guidance and supervision of the Commander of Security Force West, with the active participation of troops from various military establishments within the area of responsibility.
07th July 2025 12:27:14 Hours
In line with the "Clean Sri Lanka" concept, a comprehensive clean-up program titled "Shrama Meheyuma" was successfully conducted within the 141 Infantry Brigade Area on 4th July 2025.
07th July 2025 12:10:42 Hours
As per the instruction of GOC 61 Infantry Division and under the close supervision of Commander 572 Infantry Brigade, 02 x 25 troops of 18th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard promptly responded to a bush fire that erupted in the Koongahawela area of Diyawinna, Balangoda. Upon receiving information, the troops swiftly mobilized to the affected location and carried out a well-coordinated effort to bring the situation under control. Their timely intervention was instrumental in preventing the fire from spreading to nearby forest patches, farmlands, and residential zones, thereby averting potential environmental and property damage. This prompt and disciplined response by the Sri Lanka Army once again reflects its unwavering commitment to public safety, environmental protection, and disaster response readiness in times of national need.
04th July 2025 13:48:02 Hours
Major General W S V Fernando USP ndc IG assumed duties as the 21 General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division on 01 July 2025 at the Headquarters 61 Infantry Division - Boossa amidst formal military traditions.
04th July 2025 12:50:02 Hours
Fire was reported at the warehouse of the private company, wehera sampath sticker vehicle decoration, kurunegala, at around 1400 hours on 03 july 2025, due to an electrical leuk. The fire was extinguished with the support of officers from the kurunegala fire rescue department, 00 x 30 troops from the Regimental Centre Sri Lanka National Guard and 02 x 30 troop including the commanding officer of the 9th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard.
