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  • WEST TROOPS CONTRIBUTE TO ANOTHER NOBLE PROJECT

    03rd August 2023 16:17:48 Hours

    In parallel to the Esala poya day, As per the directions given by the commander Security Forces (West), Army personnel of 2 (v) Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry under 144 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) contributed their assistance by providing chefs and cooking facilities to a Bath Dansala that was organized by Sadaham Sisila Buddhist Association, Kelanimulla on 01 August 2023.

  • WEST TROOPS EHTINGUISH A BUSH FIRE IN GINNALIYA FOREST AREA IN URUBOKKA

    02nd August 2023 17:16:09 Hours

    Morning hours on 02 August 2023, In a remarkable display of efficiency and prompt action, a contingent of Army personnel, including one Officer from 3 (V) Battalion Gemunu Watch under 613 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West), swiftly responded to a bushfire that broke out in the Kuruthotakanda, Ginnaliya forest area, located in the Matara district, at the request of the Police Station Urubokka. The incident began when a bushfire was brought into the forest reserve from the Kolonna Area Forest Reserve in the Rathnapura district.

  • WEST TROOPS ASSIST IN TRAINING A PARADE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

    02nd August 2023 17:09:53 Hours

    In response to the request made by the Royal College, Colombo, Army personnel from 21 Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, 7 Battalion Gemunu Watch, 14 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and 7 (v) Battalion Gajaba Regiment of the 142 Infantry Brigade under 14 Infantry Division of Security Forces (West) lent their contribution by training their students for a formal parade from 17 to 27 July 2023.

  • COLONEL COMMANDANT SRI LANKA ARMY GENERAL SERVICE CORPS MADE AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO ARMY TRADE SCHOOL - KUTTIGALA

    26th July 2023 17:53:31 Hours

    Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps and the Commander Security Forces (West), Major General D.M.K.D.B. Pussella RWP RSP made his first Official Visit to the Trade School - Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps at Kuttigala on 25 July 2023, after assuming his office as the Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps.

  • WEST TROOPS ASSIST IN MAKING AN HERB GARDEN

    26th July 2023 17:38:24 Hours

    One officer and 30 Other Ranks from 6 Field Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery of 141 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) lent their assistance on 23 July 2023 providing several fatigue parties to prepare a garden containing rare and medicinal herbs in an area of about 06 acres of land at Wataddara Ganekanda Sri Sumanarama Purana Temple, Veyangoda as per the request of the chief incumbent of the temple.

  • WEST TROOPS CONTRIBUTE TO ANOTHER COMMUNITY PROJECT

    26th July 2023 17:30:00 Hours

    As per the directions of the Commander Security Forces (West), the Army personnel of the 3 (v) Battalion Gemunu Watch under 613 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) have once again demonstrated their commitment to serving the community by providing labour assistance for minor repair work at the Nilwala Kanishta Vidyalaya, Matara, on the 20 and 21 of July 2023.

  • ARMY ELLE TEAM WON THE MICHAEL VAZ AND HONEY THAMEL ELLE TOURNAMENT -2023

    24th July 2023 17:43:36 Hours

    The Michael Vaz and Honey Thamel Elle Tournament - 2023 was a thrilling event that took place from 08 to 16 July 2023, at the Thoduwawa Golden Beach Sports Club playground. The tournament was organized by the Thoduwawa Golden Beach Sports Club in Marawila and featured 16 teams, including the Sri Lanka Army Elle team.

  • 613 INFANTRY BRIGADE TROOPS CONDUCT A SHRAMADANA CAMPAIGN AT YATAGALA RAJAMAHA VIHARAYA - UNAWATUNA

    23rd July 2023 15:19:38 Hours

    A contingent of Army personnel from 2 (V) Battalion Gemunu Watch of 613 Infantry Brigade under the Security Forces (West) conducted a Shramadana campaign at Ancient Yatagala Rajamaha Viharaya, Unawatuna on 20 July 2023, dedicating their time and effort towards the upkeep of this historic temple.

  • WEST TROOPS DOUSE SPREADING BUSH FIRE AT KONGAHAMANKADA - KALTHOTA

    22nd July 2023 15:07:30 Hours

    Responding to the need for immediate action, a contingent of Army personnel belonging to 8 Battalion Gemunu Watch of the 611 Infantry Brigade under the 61 Infantry Division of the Security Forces (West) rushed recently, on 22 July 2023, to general area Kongahamankada in Kalthota Divisional Secretariat at around morning hours and doused the bush fire that was fast spreading due to prevailing dry weather.

  • NEW BRIGADIER ADMIN AND QUARTERING ASSUMES OFFICE

    20th July 2023 05:30:00 Hours

    Brigadier A.M.R. Abesinghe assumed duties as the Brigadier Admin and Quartering of Security Force Headquarters (West) on 20 July 2023 on an auspicious time having the blessing of Noble Triple Gem.