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In a proactive effort to mitigate the growing human–elephant conflict, the Security Forces (East), in collaboration with the 7th Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery (7 SLA), 12th Battalion of the Gemunu Watch (12 GW), 3 (V) Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (3 (V) VIR), the Department of Wildlife Conservation and Mahaweli Authority officers, conducted a coordinated operation on 19 June 2025 to drive 26 wild elephants from Mivithapura to Nuwaragala.

In a significant community service, a blood donation programme was successfully conducted at Maradankeni Hospital on 15.06.2025. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, under the supervision of Major General M.N Fernando RSP, General Officer Commanding 52 Infantry Division and Colonel J.A.C Karunathilaka RSP USP, Commander, 522 Infantry Brigade.

In a noteworthy act of civic responsibility and humanitarian service, the 11 (V) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (11 (V) SLSR) organized a successful blood donation programme on 19 June 2025 in Batticaloa.

A special lecture on “Conduct as a Member of the Army” was held on 18 June 2025, under the concept of Brigadier T.T.P Siriwardana, Director, Directorate of Army Band & Performing Arts. The session was conducted by professional Counsellor Lieutenant Colonel K.A. Muthalif (Retd).

In commemoration of fallen war heroes, the troops of the 1st Battalion Sri Lanka Rifle Corps (1 SLRC) conducted a rice donation programme for civilians in Pallekelle on 10 June 2025 at the 1 SLRC premises.

The troops of the 7th Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (7 SLSR) conducted a dry ration distribution programme for needy families in Arumutthupudukulam village on 16 June 2025 at the Arumutthupudukulam Grama Niladhari Office. During the programme, 20 dry ration parcels were distributed to deserving families. The programme was organised under the guidance of the Commanding Officer of 7 SLSR, Lieutenant Colonel M.K.D.P.P.K. Kankani RWP RSP USP psc.

Sri Lanka Army bade farewell to Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Army, on 20 June 2025 in a formal military ceremony.

In remembrance of fallen war heroes, the troops of the 10th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) in collaboration with the blood bank of the District General Hospital - Kilinochchi conducted a blood donation programme at the camp premises in Palinagar on 16 June 2025, under the guidance of Colonel M.S.P Bandara USP psc, Commander of the 561 Infantry Brigade, with the supervision of Lieutenant Colonel D.N.T De Zoysa WWV RWP RSP, Commanding Officer of 10 SLLI.

The Marksmanship and Sniper Training School (MSTS) successfully concluded the Unit Coacher’s Course No. 51 on 18th June 2025 at the Lieutenant Colonel D.B. Rajasinghe Memorial Auditorium in MSTS premises.

Brigadier K.L.I Karunanayaka RWP RSP ndc of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment assumed duties as the Commandant of the Army Training School (ATS) in Maduru Oya on 17 June 2025.