09th June 2023 17:06:14 Hours
On the auspicious occasion of Poson Festival 2023, the 611 Infantry Brigade Headquarters and 8 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops organized a one-day psychological medical care awareness project for Officers and Other Ranks as well as their immediate family members. The project was held on 4 June 2023, at the 611 Infantry Brigade premises and was conducted by Dr. Jinanjala Shanika Wijegunasekara with the invitation of the Commander 611 Infantry Brigade.
09th June 2023 08:57:23 Hours
Troops of 14 (v) Gemunu Watch recently joined in a Shramadana campaign aimed at combating the dengue epidemic in the Galle area. This initiative brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including port employees, boat owners, fishery inspectors, Public Health Inspectors, police personnel, and coast guard forces. This joint effort was held on 05 June 2023, at the Galle Harbor premises and was organized in conjunction with the ongoing dengue epidemic prevention programme in Galle district.
09th June 2023 08:25:00 Hours
Colonel W P K H Pathirana RWP RSP assumed duties as the Colonel Coord (Vol) of Security Force Headquarters (West) on 08 June 2023 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.
06th June 2023 17:49:54 Hours
The Poson Festival is a significant event in Sri Lanka, celebrated by Buddhists all over the country. It is the time when people reflect on the teachings of Lord Buddha and engage in charitable and religious activities to accrue merit. In parallel to the Poson Festival 2023, 61 and 14 Infantry Divisions under the Security Forces (West) contributed to the celebrations by conducting several charitable and religious programmes in their area of responsibility as per the directions of the Commander Security Forces (West), Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP.
04th June 2023 14:18:00 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.
02nd June 2023 16:59:04 Hours
The 15th anniversary of the 61 Infantry Division Headquarters of the Security Forces (West) was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour on 29 and 30 May 2023, at the headquarters premises in Boossa. The two-day event saw a range of activities that served as a testament to the unwavering dedication and commitment of the troops stationed there.
31st May 2023 14:39:43 Hours
Lieutenant Colonel S M P S Samarasinghe RSP USP SLSR assumed duties as Staff Officer 1 (Admin) of Security Force Headquarters (West) on 31 May 2023, an auspicious time with the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.
30th May 2023 16:10:21 Hours
On the morning hours of 30 May 2023, a sudden fire erupted in a private furniture shop in the Meegoda area. The situation quickly escalated, and there was an urgent need for assistance to control the fire before it caused more damage to the surrounding areas.
30th May 2023 09:36:27 Hours
The Wayamba Training Institute in collaboration with 1 Sri Lanka National Guard troops recently organized a workshop themed “Haritha Niyamuwo” (green pioneers), which was held at the Wayamba Training Institute premises in Wariyapola on 27 May 2023 with the participation of 70 students from Konwewa Maha Vidyalaya and R.G.Senanayaka Maha Vidyalaya (National School) in the Kurunegala District.
30th May 2023 09:33:41 Hours
Troops of the 16 Battalion Gajaba Regiment under the 143 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) recently assisted in a two-day training workshop on 'Leadership' for the 23 prefects of Siri Sujatha College in Chilaw. The workshop was conducted on 20 and 21 May 2023, at the school premises, as per the request made by the school authorities.
