19th January 2022 12:35:02 Hours
Troops of 14 (v) Gemunu Watch of the 613 Infantry Brigade under command to the 61 Infantry Division of the Security Forces Headquarters (West) cleaned the surrounding of the Lighthouse coastal belt area and walking lanes at Galle Fort, on 18 January 2022.
18th January 2022 16:06:40 Hours
The archaeologically-unique Balangoda Pooragala Raja Maha Vihara, more popularly known as Kuragala Cave Temple, which remained dilapidated, neglected and encroached by various elements with vested interests for a long time in Kaltota, Balangoda, rekindling its past glory and historical legacy, thanks to the dedicated incumbency of Ven Waturakumbure Dhammaratana Thera, Incumbent for both Kuragala Temple and Nelligala International Buddhist Centre and tireless and committed contribution, being made by devout Buddhists, Army troops and Civil Defence Service personnel, turned a new lease of life this evening (16) with enshrinement of offerings, treasures, images and artifacts after restoration of its ancient Pagoda (Esi Disi Maha Seya) and the premises to its pristine glory during a colour-rich ceremony.
11th January 2022 16:57:17 Hours
With the coordination of the civil affairs officer of 141 Infantry Brigade another community project was launched in order to strengthen the civil military cooperation in line with the "Army Way Forward Strategy 2020-2025". The project was funded by a monetary donation received by the "Sewanak Wemu" Foundation (NGO) to distribute educational accessories for 45 needy students who are studying at Pope Paul the 6th National School in Halpe, Katana on 10 January 2022.
10th January 2022 15:42:07 Hours
The Troops of Security Forces (West) joined hands with the Public Health Inspectors (PHI) and government officials to conduct a four-day Dengue prevention programme covering 8 districts (Gampha, Colombo, Kurunegala, Puttalam, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Kalutara and Matara) and 105 MOH Offices from 4 January to 8 January 2022. It has been organized in parallel with the ongoing island-wide Dengue prevention campaign.
10th January 2022 11:18:37 Hours
Responding to a request of the Youth Organization at Sri Sudarshanarama Purana Viharaya at Rajagiriya, Army personnel of 12 Gajaba Regiment and 2 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment serving under the 144 Brigade on Saturday (8) volunteered to give blood to the Central Blood Bank at Narahenpita..
03rd January 2022 19:40:51 Hours
Troops of the 14 Battalion Gamunu Watch under the close supervision of 613 Infantry Brigade and the guidance of the 61 Infantry Division under the Security Forces (West) constructed a new home for a needy family in Wathawana, Imadoowa in collaboration with the MTV/MBC, ‘Sirasa’ Media network through its ‘Sirasa Niwasa’ project on the directions given by General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army after the project sponsors sought the Army assistance in this regard.
28th December 2021 17:28:19 Hours
Troops of the 12 Gajaba Regiment, 2(V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry and under close supervision of Commander 144 Infantry Brigade Colonel K M V Kodituwakku and guidance of 14 Infantry Division under the Security Forces (West) constructed a new house for a underprivileged family for, Mr Welgamage Sudarshana Prabath who is having four children in Mulleriyawa North GN division on 28th December 2021 and collaborated financial patronage of Buddhist society of people’s bank, Dr Madawa Thenuwara and Sponsor donors. This massive task was launched on the conception of General L H S C Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army.
27th December 2021 17:14:02 Hours
With the intention of strengthening the civil military cooperation along with the ‘Army Way Forward Strategy 2020 - 2025’ a community project was launched upon monetary donation received by the ‘Sewanak Wemu’ Foundation (NGO) in order to distribute educational accessories for needy students studying at Halpe Ekanayake College in Divulapitiya with the coordination of Civil Affairs Officer of the 141 Infantry Brigade on 20 Dec 21.
27th December 2021 09:27:07 Hours
After taking over duties as the Commander, Security Forces (West), Major General K Liyanage RWP RSP ndu paid a visit to the 141 Infantry Brigade, 6 Artillery Regiment and 8 Sri Lanka Light Infantry under command to the 14 Infantry Division on Thursday (23).
22nd December 2021 13:57:26 Hours
Major General D B S N Bothota RWP RSP USP psc assumed office as the General Officer Commanding of 61 Infantry Division on 21 December 2021.
