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  • Disaster Rescue Operation Conducted by 9 Gemunu Watch

    2024-06-08 22:21:57

    Disaster Rescue Operation Conducted by 9 Gemunu Watch

    Under the guidance of the Commander of the 582 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier M.L.D.S Molligoda USP psc, troops of the 9 Gemunu Watch (9 GW) attended a disaster rescue operation in Millaniya, Horana.

  • Troops of 142 Infantry Brigade Clear Fallen Trees and Provide Relief in Egodagama and Puwakpitiya

    2024-06-07 13:21:43

    Troops of 142 Infantry Brigade Clear Fallen Trees and Provide Relief in Egodagama and Puwakpitiya

    The troops of 142 Infantry Brigade undertook an operation to remove fallen trees in Egodagama and Puwakpitiya on 05 June 2024, following a request by the Ceylon Electricity Board to restore the electricity supply in the area.

  • 56 Infantry Division Organises Eye Clinic

    2024-06-06 15:20:07

    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

    2024-06-06 15:17:14

    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

    2024-06-06 15:12:45

    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 Assist Flood Victims in Matara District

    2024-06-05 15:23:16

    Troops Assist Flood Victims in Matara District

    Troops of the 61 Infantry Division conducted a rescue mission to aid flood victims in the Matara District, specifically in Kadduwa, Wellathota, and Dolegoda Regional Secretariat Divisions on 03 June 2024.

  • Army Personnel Safeguard Essential Vaccines and Evacuate Medical Staff in Athuraliya

    2024-06-05 15:17:44

    Army Personnel Safeguard Essential Vaccines and Evacuate Medical Staff in Athuraliya

    Under the supervision of the Commander of the 613 Infantry Brigade, a rescue mission was conducted at the Athuraliya Medical Officer of Health office on 04 June 2014. A stock of immunization vaccines

  • Troops of Sri Lanka Army Assist Gampaha District Following Flash Floods

    2024-06-04 18:13:23

    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

    2024-06-04 18:10:59

    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

    2024-06-04 18:08:43

    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.