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  • 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.

  • 14 Infantry Division troops Donates Blood to Apeksha Hospital - Maharagama

    01st February 2025 18:23:32 Hours

    In a commendable humanitarian initiative, the Yamuna Weerathunga Foundation organized a blood donation program on 30 January 2025, from 0900 hrs to 1500 hrs to support the daily blood requirements of cancer patients at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital. This program was conducted with the aim of addressing the continuous need for blood transfusions, which are essential for cancer patients undergoing treatment, particularly those receiving chemotherapy and other intensive therapies.

  • LECTURE ON NUTRITION SCIENCE CONDUCTED IN LINE WITH WEDNESDAY TRAINING PROGRAM

    30th January 2025 19:49:11 Hours

    A special lecture on “Nutrition Science” was conducted on 29 January 2025, at the 4th Sri Lanka Artillery Lecture Hall in conjunction with the Wednesday Training Day program. The event was organized under the guidance of Major General Lanka Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, the Commander Security Forces (West).

  • NEWLY APPOINTED COLONEL GENARAL STAFF 57 INFANTRY DIVISION ASSUMED OFFICE

    30th January 2025 18:19:38 Hours

    Col AWVD Abeysinghe RSP USP IG (O/64120) assumed duties as the Colonel Genaral Staff of 57 Infantry Division on 21 January 2025 on an auspicious time having the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem. All the officers and Other Ranks of the 57 Infantry Division extended their warm wishes to the newly appointed Colonel Genaral Staff on the assumption of the duties in the appointment.

  • Leadership Training Workshop Enhances Skills of University of Ruhuna’s Faculty of Technology Students

    26th January 2025 19:33:37 Hours

    Under the guidance of the Commander 613 Infantry Brigade and the supervision of the Acting Commanding Officer 9th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, a leadership training workshop was successfully conducted on 23 January 2025. The event, held as part of the orientation program for 271 students of the Faculty of Technology at the University of Ruhuna, took place on the university premises in Kamburupitiya.

  • THE COMMANDER 142 INFANTRY BRIGADE ASSUMES THE OFFICE

    26th January 2025 19:13:08 Hours

    Brigadier M J Ubesekara, RSP psc, officially assumed duties as the 37th Commander of the 142 Infantry Brigade on 17 January 2025 at the Brigade Headquarters on Wickramaratne Mawatha,, amidst religious blessings. The newly appointed Commander was warmly welcomed by the Staff Officers and accorded a Guard Turnout by the troops of the 14th Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment. As part of the occasion, he addressed the Officers and Other Ranks , sharing his vision for the Brigade’s future. The ceremony was attended by the Staff Officer of the Brigade and the Commanding Officers of the 5th Field Engineer Regiment, 6th Gajaba Regiment, and 14th Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment.

  • 61 INFANTRY DIVISION CONDUCTED A THREE-DAY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

    24th January 2025 11:47:23 Hours

    Under the visionary leadership of the General Officer Commanding, 61 Infantry Division, Major General K T P De Silva RSP ndu psc, a three-day workshop on photography using mobile phones was successfully conducted from 21 to 23 January 2025 at the 61 Infantry Division Headquarters. The workshop aimed to promote photography as a medium to highlight the unparalleled activities of Army personnel, while also fostering creativity, self-expression, and skill development among participants.