03rd October 2023 10:31:58 Hours
On the direction of the Commander of the Army with the aim of promoting harmony and coordination between the Army and civilians, under the guidance of the Commander Security Forces (West) and the Commander 14 Infantry Division with the supervision of the Commander 141 Infantry Brigade, organized a special programme at Yakkala Peter Weerasekera Children’s Home and Nutrition Center in honour of Children’s day on 01 October 2023.
29th September 2023 10:01:03 Hours
The Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station-Koggala, Group Captain C J Godakanda paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed General Officer Commanding of 61 Infantry Division Major General R A J N Ranasinghe RSP USP ndc at the GOC’s office in Boossa on 26 Sep 2023.
29th September 2023 09:53:53 Hours
The Commander Southern naval area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division Major General R A J N Ranasinghe RSP USP ndc at the GOC’s office in Boossa on 19 Sep 2023.
25th September 2023 10:52:30 Hours
Major M.H.H Jayasiri SLLI assumed duties as the General Staff Officer 2 (OPS) of Security Force Headquarters (West) on 22 Sep 2023 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem.
21st September 2023 16:36:13 Hours
In parallel to World Children’s Day, 61 Infantry Division launched a school needs distribution programme among 68 needy students in Pathawelivitiya and Welivitiya remote schools in Galle area with the generous sponsorship of Mr.Vipul Wedi the financial officer of CEAT Company under the patronage of `Athahitha’ organization on 16 September 2023.
18th September 2023 17:14:54 Hours
Troops of 2 (V) GW of 613 Infantry Brigade under 61 Infantry Division with the sponsorship, provided by the `EVEREST’ Sports club - Watareka, contributed their labour and technical assistance to build a new house for a deserving family in Wakwella, Galle. The new house was vested for beneficiary on 11 September 2023 during a simple ceremony in the presence of Major General R A J N Ranasinghe RSP USP ndu, General Officer Commanding of 61 Infantry Division.
18th September 2023 16:34:56 Hours
Troops of 2 (V) GW of 613 Infantry Brigade under 61 Infantry Division with the sponsorship, provided by the `EVEREST’ Sports club - Watareka, contributed their labour and technical assistance to build a new house for a deserving family in Wakwella, Galle. The new house was vested for beneficiary on 11 September 2023 during a simple ceremony in the presence of Major General R A J N Ranasinghe RSP USP ndu, General Officer Commanding of 61 Infantry Division.
08th September 2023 19:41:35 Hours
The Island- Wide mobile Exposition of Omniscient Relics and the ‘Choodamanikya’ of the completely renovated and restored ‘Deegawapiya’ pagoda in the east marked its inauguration at Gangarama Temple on Sunday evening (03rd September 2023) with the participation of the commander of 142 Infantry and other senior officers of Tri Forces.
08th September 2023 19:32:06 Hours
Several Areas of Colombo city affected due to the adverse weather condition including Wanathamulla and disrupted the daily routine of civilian population of the region. After the assessing the situation, the distribution of coocked meals to the affected people of Wanathamulla area was carried out by 14th Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infranrty Regiment and the 6th Battalion of Gajaba Regiment on 03rd of September 2023.
08th September 2023 19:21:51 Hours
Due to the adverse weather condition, a tree has fallen to the road near the Pettah railway station and obstructed the motor traffic of the area. The troops of our battalion quickly respond on that situation and removed that tree from the road with the support of Colombo Municipal Council Fire Brigade.