56 Infantry Division Organises Eye Clinic

The troops of the 56 Infantry Division organised an eye clinic at Pandri Kethakulam School premises on 02 June 2024. The event benefited 366 visually impaired patients who underwent eye check-ups and 138 reading glasses were provided in the first stage of this community-oriented programme. Additionally, 45 patients were referred for cataract surgeries after evaluation by an eye specialist. Troops also provided refreshments to the patients screened at the medical camp.

Soldiers and Central Environmental Authority Collaborate for Clean-Up Campaign

In conjunction with World Environment Day on 5 June 2024, an environmental friendly initiative was conducted on 03 June 2024. The event was organised by the Central Environmental Authority and involved a cleaning initiative covering an area of up to 2km from the premises of Trinity College Farm, located in Pallekele Industrial Colony, extending to the left bank of the Mahaweli River.

Troops Distribute School Supplies at Susirigama Primary School

Troops of the 23 Infantry Division carried out a community project aimed at providing essential school supplies to students of Susirigama Primary School. The event took place on 29 May 2024, at the Cultural Centre in Welikanda.

Troops of Sri Lanka Army Assist Gampaha District Following Flash Floods

Following flash floods in Gampaha District on 03 June 2024, troops of 6 Field Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery and the 8 Sri Lanka Light Infantry conducted a rescue and relief operation under the instructions of Major General S.W.M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Commander, Security Forces – West and supervision of Commander of 141 Infantry Brigade.

Troops Repair Reservoir and Restore Monastery Amid Adverse Weather

The Ollukkuliya Reservoir in Navaghattagama was on the verge of overflowing due to heavy rains and adverse weather conditions. Under the supervision of the Commander of the 143 Infantry Brigade, 70 troops engaged in stacking sandbags to prevent the reservoir banks from splitting.

9 GW Troops Assist Displaced People in Walapenna

Troops of the 9 Gemunu Watch (GW) conducted a disaster relief operation in the Walapenna area under the instructions of Commander, 1 Coprs, Major General S.B. Amunugama RWP RSP ndu and guidance of General Officer Commanding, 58 Infantry Division, Major General C.A. Rajapaksha RSP and supervision of Commander of 582 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier M.L.D.S Molligoda USP psc. The troops assisted displaced people at the Sri Sudharshanaramaya temple in Madawala, Welipenna West.

Vesak Festival Celebrations by Troops of Mechanized Infantry Regiment

In response to a request made by members of the maha sangha and under the guidance of Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, Colonel of the Regiment - Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR) and Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, the troops of MIR prepared six colourful Vesak lanterns for the Matale National Vesak Festival.

Distribution of Maternity Needs in Higurakgoda by the 231 Infantry Brigade

With the sponsorship provided by Mrs. Udyani Munasinghe and her family, troops of the 231 Infantry Brigade distributed maternity needs to 50 pregnant women, 02 low-income families, and 05 midwives. The event took place at the ‘Pulathisi Tharuka Mandapaya’ theatre premises, Higurakgoda on 19 May 2024.

141 Brigade Conducts Dhamma Sermon and Vesak Dansala

In conjunction with the Vesak festival, the 141 Infantry Brigade organized a Dhamma Sermon and

141 Infantry Brigade Conducts Disaster Relief Action in Pasyala

Due to the heavy rains and strong winds caused a tamarind tree to fall in the Radawadunna area,