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  • 13TH COMMANDER 572 INFANTRY BRIGADE ASSUMES OFFICE

    18th February 2025 12:43:09 Hours

    Colonel WGIS Gamage USP assumed duties as the 13th Commander of 572 Infantry Brigade on 10 February 2025 at the Brigade Headquarters Balangoda in a formal and dignified ceremony.

  • 144 INFANTRY BRIGADE LEADS EXTENSIVE CLEANING INITIATIVE IN SUPPORT TO CLEAN SRI LANKA PROGRAM

    17th February 2025 10:43:16 Hours

    Under the direction of the Commander of the Army, with instructions from the Commander Security Force (West) and under the supervision of the General Officer Commanding, 14 Infantry Division, the 144 Infantry Brigade conducted a large-scale cleaning programme on 15 February 2025. The program covered Polduwa Road, Parliament Road, Sri Lanka-Japan Friendship Road, the Thurumithiru Project area, and Diyawanna Lake, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting the government Clean Sri Lanka Program.

  • NEW LOGISTIC COMMANDER ASSUMES OFFICE

    16th February 2025 21:34:21 Hours

    Major General E M G A Ambanpola assumed duties as the Logistic Commander of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 14th February 2025 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • 57 INFANTRY DIVISION LAUNCHES MANGO TREE PLANTING INITIATIVE

    11th February 2025 17:28:27 Hours

    The 57 Infantry Division launched a mango tree planting initiative in celebration of Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day under the guidance and supervision of Major General W M P M Wijesooriya RWP, RSP, ndu, the General Officer Commanding of the 57 Infantry Division. This initiative was carried out in collaboration with Rev. Fr. Thusitha Priyanga.

  • NEW COLONEL GENERAL STAFF ASSUMES OFFICE

    06th February 2025 21:07:54 Hours

    Colonel R A J K Ranasinghe RWP RSP assumed duties as the Colonel General Staff of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 06 February 2025 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • NEW COLONEL (COORD) ASSUMES OFFICE

    06th February 2025 21:04:00 Hours

    Lieutenant Colonel W D S Morawetiyegedara USP SLSR assumed duties as the Colonel (COORD) of Security Forces Headquarters (West) on 06 February 2025 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.

  • Community Projects Organized for the 77th National Independence Day

    06th February 2025 14:58:33 Hours

    In celebration of the 77th National Independence Day, the 6th Field Artillery Regiment and the 8th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment organized community service projects to support elderly residents and children in need.

  • KALPITIYA TOURIST BEACH AREA CLEANED UNDER THE CLEAN SRI LANKA PROJECT

    05th February 2025 12:07:06 Hours

    As part of the Clean Sri Lanka initiative, which aligns with the concept of a Clean Country under the vision of Beautiful Island, Smiling People, a beach cleaning program was conducted in the Kandakuliya Beach area of the Kalpitiya Provincial Council in conjunction with Sri Lanka 77th Independence Day celebrations.

  • Lecture on Gender-Based Budgeting at 141 Infantry Brigade

    03rd February 2025 16:13:47 Hours

    A lecture on “Gender-Based Budgeting” was conducted for the Officers and the Other Ranks of 141 Infantry Brigad under the supervision and guidance of the Commander 141 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier Roshan Dharmawickrema RSP. The session took place on 22 January 2025, from 0900 hrs to 1200 hrs, at the brigade Lecture Hall.

  • TREE PLANTING PROGRAMME CARRIED OUT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE “CLEAN SRI LANKA” PROJECT - ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE PREMISES AT PINNAWALA

    01st February 2025 18:26:16 Hours

    In conjunction with the “Clean Sri Lanka” project and the government’s efforts to beautify and systematize the motherland, under the direct supervision of the Commander Security Forces (West) Major General AHLG Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc and instructions of the Major General WMPM Wijesooriya RWP RSP ndu - General Officer Commanding 57 Infantry Division, and under the supervision of the Commander 611 Infantry Brigade, Commanding Officer 8 Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment organized a tree planting program at 0900 hr on 30 January 2025 at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage premises in a grand manner.