Security Forces Headquarters (West)

Header

Security Forces Headquarters
(West)

News Features

  • 141 INFANTRY BRIGADE SUPPORTS MEDICAL CAMP AT GONSALVEZ COLLEGE

    05th December 2025 01:11:11 Hours

    On 4 December 2025, troops of the 141 Infantry Brigade extended their support to conduct a medical camp at Gonsalvez College, Pamunugama. Their assistance ensured the smooth coordination and functioning of the programme, enabling residents affected by recent adverse weather to receive much-needed medical care. The initiative strengthened community welfare and highlighted the commitment of the Army to public service.

  • 2(V) SLLI TROOPS SUPPORT RETIRED WOMAN SOLDIER’S FAMILY IN KADUWELA

    05th December 2025 01:02:19 Hours

    Troops of the 2 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry, overcoming significant difficulties caused by adverse conditions, reached the home of a retired Army woman soldier in Bomiriya, Kaduwela. The team provided essential dry rations to support the family during their challenging time. This heartfelt gesture reflects the Army’s continued commitment to caring for its extended military community.

  • 1 SLAPC TROOPS CLEAR DADUPURE WELYA ANICUT TO RESTORE WATER FLOW

    04th December 2025 23:09:11 Hours

    Following the normalization of the recent flood situation, a team of ti Officer and 10 Other Ranks of 1 Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps (1 SLAPC) undertook the cleaning of the Dadupure Welya Anicut in the Millaniya area. Coordinating closely with local villagers, the troops worked to remove debris that had obstructed the water flow. Their timely effort helped restore the anicut’s function, supporting irrigation needs and benefiting the surrounding community.

  • 22 GR EXTENDS THREE-DAY RELIEF SUPPORT TO FLOOD-AFFECTED FAMILIES IN ARACHCHIKATTUWA

    04th December 2025 14:04:18 Hours

    For three consecutive days, two Officers and sixteen Other Ranks of the 22 Gajaba Regiment carried out a dry ration and drinking water distribution programme in the Arachchikattuwa area. This humanitarian effort aimed to uplift the living standards of residents severely affected by the recent floods. The timely intervention of the troops provided essential relief and strengthened community resilience during the ongoing recovery period.

  • SECTOR 14 TROOPS RESTORE SAFE DRINKING WATER SOURCES IN DIVULAPITIYA

    04th December 2025 13:05:25 Hours

    Troops of Sector 14, operating under the command of the 141 Infantry Brigade and 14 Infantry Division, provided vital assistance in cleaning drinking water wells affected by recent floods in the Godigamuwa and Badalgama areas of the Divulapitiya Divisional Secretariat. Their timely efforts helped restore safe water sources for residents, supporting community recovery and ensuring access to essential drinking water following the adverse weather conditions.

  • 6 SLA TROOPS ASSIST IN CLEARING PANNALA BRIDGE FOR SMOOTH RIVER FLOW

    04th December 2025 01:10:44 Hours

    On 3 December 2025, one Officer and ten Other Ranks from the 6 Sri Lanka Artillery, under the 141 Infantry Brigade, provided essential assistance in clearing the Pannala bridge area. Their efforts were focused on ensuring the natural flow of the Maha Oya, which had been obstructed due to debris caused by recent adverse weather. The timely support of the troops helped reduce further flood risks and facilitated smoother water movement.

  • ARMY TROOPS CONTINUE RELIEF SUPPORT WITH DRY-RATION DISTRIBUTION IN IBBAGAMUWA AND KEGALLE

    03rd December 2025 23:59:16 Hours

    Sri Lanka Army troops continued their humanitarian assistance missions across flood-affected regions, extending vital relief to affected families on 03 December 2025.

  • TROOPS CLEAN DRINKING WELLS IN RUWANWELLA

    03rd December 2025 13:54:43 Hours

    On 3 December 2025, troops of the 8 Sri Lanka Singha Regiment assisted the public by cleaning drinking wells in the Mulpitigama area in Ruwanwella Divisional Secretariat. This timely requirement was identified and directed by 57 Infantry Division as a part of an ongoing community disaster relief programme aimed at restoring safe water sources for residents affected by recent adverse weather. The initiative helped ensure access to clean drinking water and supported the overall recovery of the community.

  • 141 INFANTRY BRIGADE ASSISTS IN CLEANING FLOOD-AFFECTED CEB WAREHOUSE

    03rd December 2025 13:22:37 Hours

    On 3 December 2025, troops of the 141 Infantry Brigade extended their support to the Ceylon Electricity Board by cleaning the flood-affected warehouse at Opatha, Minuwangoda. Responding to an official request, the troops worked to remove debris and restore the facility to operational condition. Their timely intervention helped accelerate recovery efforts, ensuring the warehouse could resume essential services soon.

  • ARMY TROOPS SUPPORT URGENT BRIDGE RENOVATION AT THABBOWA

    03rd December 2025 12:19:50 Hours

    A bridge along the Puttlam-Anuradhapura road at Thabbowa was severely damaged following the recent floods caused by adverse weather conditions. Acting under the direction of the Commander, 57 Infantry Division and with the coordination 143 Infantry Brigade troops of the 1 Sri Lanka National Guard (1 SLNG) were promptly deployed to assist the Road Development Authority (RDA) in the renovation of the collapsed structure. Their timely support ensured the continuation of essential repair work, helping to restore safe transportation and connectivity for the affected communities.