04th June 2025 11:26:36 Hours
Under the direction of the General Officer Commanding, 61 Infantry Division, troops from the 18 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) were swiftly deployed to control a wildfire that broke out at the Kuragala Temple forest reserve. The fire, reported around 1500 hours on 3 June 2025, threatened the surrounding ecosystem and sacred premises. Responding promptly, the troops worked in coordination with local authorities and forest officials to prevent further spread and minimize damage. Their timely intervention played a crucial role in bringing the situation under control. The Sri Lanka Army continues to support national disaster response efforts, safeguarding both heritage sites and natural resources through rapid deployment and effective teamwork.
02nd June 2025 17:48:05 Hours
With the guidance of Comd - SFHQ (West) and GOC -14 Inf Div and under the full supervision of the Commander 144 - Inf Bde, a Dengue control program was organized with the participation of 2(V) SLLI Tps in Kalatuwawatte area on 31.05.2025 in collaboration with the Kotikawatta - Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha, and public helth Inspectors of Gathatuwa.
02nd June 2025 17:42:24 Hours
There were damages to the roofs of two buildings and one toilet complex at H.M. Rasnayaka Central College (National School) located in No. 276, Rasnayakapura Grama Niladhari Division at Nikaweratiya Divisional Secretariat Division of the Kurunegala District, due to adverse weather and strong winds affected to the general area Rasnayakapura on 30th May 2025 within the.
02nd June 2025 11:57:53 Hours
Due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in recent days, the roof of Lindsay Girls' School in Kollupitiya, was damaged by strong winds.
01st June 2025 22:18:59 Hours
The 17 anniversary of the 61 Infantry Division was celebrated with pride on 30 May 2025 at the Division Headquarters, Boossa, under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding, Major General KTP De Silva RSP ndu psc.
01st June 2025 11:39:42 Hours
On May 30, due to heavy winds, large tree branches had fallen near the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) and along Maitland Crescent, disrupting traffic on those roads. Responding swiftly, troops from the 14 Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment were deployed to remove the fallen trees and restore normal vehical movement.
01st June 2025 11:33:07 Hours
As a special part of the series of programs being carried out by the 61 Infantry Division to mark the 17th anniversary of its establishment, a special program covering 50 special needs residents of the Sambodhi Children’s/ Elderly Home at Galle was carried out by the troops on 27th and 28th May 2025 under the guidance of the current General Officer Commanding, Major General Tiral De Silva RSP ndu psc.
21st May 2025 13:40:34 Hours
The 8th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry successfully completed the Battalion Training Course at the Infantry Battalion Training School in Puttalam on 17 March 2025 to 20 May 2025 with the participation of 12 Officers and 323 Other rankers with high average pass. The event was graced by Major General KDML Samaradiwakara RWP RSP ndc psc, the General Officer Commanding of the 57 Infantry Division, as the Chief Guest and delivered the closing remarks.
20th May 2025 16:01:43 Hours
On May 19, 2025, at around 3:00 PM, a student from Kamburugamuwa, in school uniform, attempted suicide by jumping off the Mahanama Bridge into the Nilwala River in Matara. After being informed by the civilians that he was clinging to the bridge, 02x05 troops of the 3 (V) Gemunu Watch immediately responded with the help of a boat and rescued the child without allowing him to be swept away. He was safely handed over to his parents via the Matara Police Station.
18th May 2025 10:11:29 Hours
In line with the Army Headquarters Vesak Zone celebrations, troops of the 144 Infantry Brigade, under the guidance of the Commander 144 Infantry Brigade, B Y C Fenando RWP USP , constructed an intricately designed Vesak lantern.
