19th November 2025 15:14:02 Hours
Lt Col YR Wimalarathne RSP USP psc VIR , assumed duties as new GSO 1(Ops) of the 57 Infantry Divison on 17.11.2025 on an auspicious time. Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks of the 57 Infantry Divison extended their wishes to the newly appointed GSO 1(Ops) on the assumption of the duties in the new appointment.
18th November 2025 14:54:31 Hours
A vibrant and insightful Training of Trainers Programme was conducted on 18th November 2025 for 16 officers and 49 other ranks under the guidance of the Commander SF (West). The one-day session, organized in collaboration with the National Cadet Corps, featured 11 expert lecturers who delivered dynamic and inspiring modules. The programme had designed to enrich leadership and instructional skills, making the event a highly successful and motivating learning experience.
16th November 2025 22:02:05 Hours
Under the concept of the Commander of the Army to uplift the living standards of underprivileged families, a fully equipped new house was constructed and ceremonially handed over to Ms M W S Priyanthi, a needy resident of Dematagahawela, Narammala, located within the Area of Responsibility (AOR) of the 9 Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard (9 SLNG). The project was successfully completed through the generous financial contribution of Mr A B Dean, coordinated by the Roshan Mahanama Foundation, and with the dedicated assistance of Sri Lanka Army troops.
10th November 2025 16:13:15 Hours
A sudden fire broke out at an electrical equipment shop located within a building owned by the Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha was successfully brought under control on 09 November 2025 through the prompt response of 573 Infantry Brigade troops operating under the 61 Infantry Division and SFHQ (West).
07th November 2025 18:33:07 Hours
Demonstrating continued compassion and respect for the families of fallen war heroes, a philanthropist donated Rs. 600,000.00 to the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP, ctf-ndu psc IG, in order to present the next-of-kin of the soldiers with gallantry awards who made great sacrifices during the active service.
07th November 2025 18:18:37 Hours
A sport items donation programme was conducted at the Denipitiya College in Mathara on 4 Nov 2025 under the Coordination of Colonel Coordinating Officer 61 Infantry Division, who is an alumnus of Denipitiya College.
03rd November 2025 20:20:14 Hours
As per a concept of Commander of the Army, under the guidance of the Commander Security Forces (West), 573 Infantry Brigade organized a Tourism Awareness Workshop on 29 October 2025 at Regimental Center SLLI Banquet hall Boossa.
03rd November 2025 16:11:01 Hours
On the instructions of the 61 Infantry Division Headquarters, a Disaster Relief Team consisting of 01 x 10 personnel of 2 (V) Battalion the Gemunu Watch under the supervision of 573 Infantry Brigade was deployed on 23.10.2025 at 0630 hrs to remove a tree that had fallen on a house behind the railway track in Thalapitiya Grama Seva Division, under Kadawath Satara Divisional Secretariat in Galle, and to remove a tree that had fallen on a house in Hirimburagama Grama Seva Division under Divisional Secretariat, Bope Poddala.
29th October 2025 14:49:14 Hours
Considering the potential disaster situations and road accidents in the Kegalle District, the 611 Infantry Brigade conducted a Search and Rescue Training Exercise for the under-command troops of 8 SLSR on 28 October 2025 at the 8 SLSR camp premises. The exercise scenario was based on a bus that had toppled down a precipice approximately 400 feet deep, for which 8 SLSR was assigned responsibility to execute the search and rescue operation. The programme concluded with a comprehensive debriefing conducted by the Commander, 611 Infantry Brigade.
22nd October 2025 17:57:09 Hours
Under the direction and guidance of the GOC 61 Inf Div and the supervision of the Comd 573 Infantry Brigade troops of the 2 (V) GW carried out a flood relief operation in the Piyadigama area, Galle District, on 22 October 2025.
