07th April 2026 12:45:09 Hours
The newly appointed Colonel Coord, Col H S S P Senevirthna assumed duties at the Security Forces Headquarters (West) at an auspicious time on 07 April 2026, invoking religious blessings in keeping with military traditions. The brief ceremony was attended by senior officers, officers and other ranks of SFHQ (West). The event symbolized the formal acceptance of responsibilities and reaffirmed the commitment to uphold professionalism, discipline, and operational excellence.
30th March 2026 11:21:35 Hours
The newly appointed NEW STAFF OFFICER 1 (ADMIN) W R A S M Ranasinghe WWV RWP RSP USP assumed duties at the Security Forces Headquarters (West) at an auspicious time on 30 March 2026, invoking religious blessings in keeping with military traditions. The brief ceremony was attended by senior officers, officers, and other ranks of SFHQ (West). The event symbolized the formal acceptance of responsibilities and reaffirmed the commitment to uphold professionalism, discipline, and operational excellence.
16th March 2026 21:32:28 Hours
Under the Clean Sri Lanka Programme, troops of the 9th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard conducted a community service initiative to clean the Dharmashala and surrounding premises of the Dunumawa Ancient Gallen Viharaya.
13th March 2026 22:30:59 Hours
11th March 2026 12:41:29 Hours
A comprehensive Drivers’ Training Workshop was conducted on 11 March 2026 at Panagoda under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces Headquarters (West), with the participation of qualified instructors from 1 Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) and 1 Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC).
09th March 2026 11:47:25 Hours
Brigadier P M Mummullage RSP USP assumed duties as the 17th Brigade Commander of the former 612 Infantry Brigade (at present 143 Inf Bde) on 23 February 2026. The new commander was warmly welcomed with a ceremonial guard turnout presented by the troops of the 1 SLAPC
.05th March 2026 17:14:25 Hours
Troops of the 8th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (8 SLSR) responded promptly to a sudden fire outbreak reported at Kochchipetti Kanda in Ruwanwella Divisional Secretariat area.
03rd March 2026 18:02:10 Hours
In line with the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, the Ranaviru Seva Coordinating Office – Kurunegala, together with the Sri Lanka Army, organized a special medical clinic on 25 February 2026 from 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs at Nirmala Subasadhaka Samithiya Hall, Kirivawula, Thorayaya.
03rd March 2026 14:54:44 Hours
The ceremonial opening of several newly completed development projects at the Headquarters of the 16 Infantry Division was held with grandeur on 27 February 2026.
03rd March 2026 10:41:01 Hours
57 Infantry Division proudly celebrated its 19th Anniversary with a series of religious, military and cultural programmes, reflecting its proud history and dedicated service to the nation. The anniversary celebrations were conducted under the guidance of Major General Vindana Kodituwakku ndu, General Officer Commanding of the 57 Infantry Division with the participation of senior officers, officers, other ranks and civilian staff, fostering unity and team spirit within the division.
