Defender of the Nation
In line with the Clean Sri Lanka initiative, the 543 Infantry Brigade successfully conducted a Drug Awareness Programme and distributed school accessories to 100 students of Government Tamil Mixed School, Thalaimannar, in collaboration with the Shanti Community Animation Movement Colombo on 14 March 2025, under the guidance of Colonel H.S.W.K Galhenage RWP RSP USP psc, Commander of the 543 Infantry Brigade.
The 221 Infantry Brigade organised a blood donation programme on 12 March 2025 at the Brigade Headquarters in line with its 15th Anniversary under the guidance of the Commander of the 221 Infantry Brigade. A total of 61 donors, including Army and Police personnel from the area, voluntarily donated blood for this noble cause.
The 542 Infantry Brigade organized a Cultural Dance Competition on 08 March 2025 at the Mannar Town Hall as part of the Clean Sri Lanka Project. The event, themed “Values of Tamil Culture Dance,” aimed to foster ethnic and social harmony, enhance the skills of school children, and strengthen trust between the Army and the Mannar community.
The prefects’ investiture ceremony of Sri Kavishwara Weluwanarama Sri Sugatha Dharmodaya Dhamma School was held at the temple premises on 02nd March 2025. Major General K.A.U Kodithuwakku RSP USP psc IG, General Officer Commanding of the 11 Infantry Division, graced the event as the Chief Guest, following an invitation from the Rev. Principal Thero.
The 242 Infantry Brigade and its under-command battalions conducted relief operations in response to severe flooding in the Pottuvil, Panama, and Neelagiriya areas caused by adverse weather.
Under the guidance of the Commander of the Army, in line with the "Clean Sri Lanka" Programme, with the direction of the Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna), and the instructions of the General Officer Commanding of the 51 Infantry Division, troops of the10th Battalion of Sri Lanka Artillery, conducted a cleaning and painting initiative at St. Joseph College, Mathagal on 28th February 2025.
Troops of the 1st Battalion the Gemunu Watch (1 GW), participating in the ‘Clean Sri Lanka Project’ at Saranya Tamil School in Kandegedara, successfully rescued a civilian buried under a landslide near a house close to the school on 03rd March 2025.
Under the supervision of Major E.A Edirisinghe RWP RSP psc, Commanding Officer of the 23rd Battalion of the Gemunu Watch (23 GW), troops of 23 GW distributed 40 mattresses and 40 coconut plants to needy families in Kilinochchi. The initiative was made possible through a generous financial contribution by Mr. Sumedha Moligamuwa from Mawanella.
In line with the Clean Sri Lanka Initiative and under the guidance of Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna), troops of the Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna), conducted a coastal and road-cleaning campaign on 01 March 2025.
Under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces (East), the troops of the 8th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard conducted a cleaning programme at St. Anthony’s Church in Higurana on 26 February 2025.