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  • Renovation of Sri Vijayarama Temple by 241 Infantry Brigade

    2024-06-24 22:10:33

    Renovation of Sri Vijayarama Temple by 241 Infantry Brigade

    The cloud wall of the Sri Vijayarama Temple, which had remained unrenovated for a long time, was recently repaired under the guidance of Brigadier L.S.D.N Pathirathna RSP USP, Commander of the 241 Infantry Brigade. Responding to a request from the Chief Incumbent, troops from the 241 Infantry Brigade undertook the renovation with financial support from Mr. A Abdul Salam, President of the Akkaraipatthu Trade Union, on 14, 15, and 16 June 2024. The work involved colour washing the cloud wall and cleaning the temple premises.

  • Dansela Programme Organized by 22 Infantry Division in Celebration of Poson Poya Day

    2024-06-24 22:03:47

    Dansela Programme Organized by 22 Infantry Division in Celebration of Poson Poya Day

    In line with Poson Poya Day, under the guidance of Major General P.A.M Peiris RSP USP psc, General Officer Commanding, 22 Infantry Division, troops of the Division organised a Dansela (buns and plain tea) on 21 June 2024 near Keselthuduwa camp. A large number of devotees participated in the Dansela programme.

  • Consecration Ceremony of Awasaya and Alms Hall at Sri Vijayarama Temple

    2024-06-22 15:20:34

    Consecration Ceremony of Awasaya and Alms Hall at Sri Vijayarama Temple

    The consecration ceremony of the Awasaya and an Alms Hall (Dhana Shalawa) was held at Sri Vijayarama Temple in Nittambuwa on 20 June 2024. Major General S.W.M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Commander of Security Forces – West graced the event as a distinguished guest.

  • 14 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Conducts Cleaning Campaign

    2024-06-22 15:12:06

    14 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Conducts Cleaning Campaign

    Coinciding with Poson Poya Day, under the direction of the General Officer Commanding of the 14 Infantry Division, troops of the 14 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment conducted a cleaning campaign on 17 June 2024, at the Elders' Home in Lesley Ranagala Mawatha, Borella.

  • 19 SLLI Builds New House for a Deserving Family

    2024-06-20 15:11:08

    19 SLLI Builds New House for a Deserving Family

    Following the conceptual layout of Commander of the Army, Major B.A.K.I.K Bogoda RWP USP, the Commanding Officer of 19 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), initiated a project to complete a house using technical and manpower assistance extended by troops of 19 SLLI for a needy family in Kuda Weva in Polonnaruwa district.

  • 12 SLNG Troops Organized a Delicious Lunch Treat for Students

    2024-06-20 15:10:43

    12 SLNG Troops Organized a Delicious Lunch Treat for Students

    Under the guidance of Commander, Security Forces (East) Major General S.A Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc, Major H.M.V.P Herath, the Commanding Officer of 12th Regiment of Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) organized a delicious lunch treat on 18 June 2024 in line with the Poson Full Moon Poya Day at Muruthana Sri Murugan College premises.

  • Troops of 24 Infantry Division Clean Buddhangala Temple Premises

    2024-06-20 15:09:59

    Troops of 24 Infantry Division Clean Buddhangala Temple Premises

    Troops of the 24 Infantry Division undertook a community-oriented project at the ‘Buddhangala Temple’ prior to the upcoming Poson Poya Day with the aim of removing debris and dirt accumulated at the temple complex on 19 June 2024.

  • Preliminary Conference for the Kataragama Esala Festival

    2024-06-20 15:07:57

    Preliminary Conference for the Kataragama Esala Festival

    The Kataragama Esala Festival, a prominent religious and cultural event in the Southern Province, is set to take place from 02 to 22 July 2024. A coordinating conference was held at Kiriwehara on 12 June 2024, co-chaired by the District Secretary of Monaragala, the Basnayaka Nilame of Kataragama Dewalaya, and Major General C.S. Munasinghe WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc IG, General Officer Commanding of the 12 Infantry Division.

  • Essential Relief Distributed to Flood-Affected Children in Waga

    2024-06-20 15:00:12

    Essential Relief Distributed to Flood-Affected Children in Waga

    Recent heavy monsoon rains have led to severe flooding in several areas, resulting in the displacement of numerous families. In response to this situation, a distribution of essential items was organized at Security Forces Headqurters - West on 19 June 2024, following a request made by Major General Amal Karunasekera (Retired). The relief effort targeted 35 children from Waga Sri Rathanasara Maha Vidyalaya who were among those most affected by the floods.

  • Beach Cleaning Initiative Conducted by 11 Sri Lanka National Guard

    2024-06-19 13:54:02

    Beach Cleaning Initiative Conducted by 11 Sri Lanka National Guard

    Under the guidance of Major General W.L.A.C Perera RWP RSP USP, General Officer Commanding, 24 Infantry Division, and the supervision of Brigadier L.S.D.N Pathirathna RSP USP, Commander, 241 Infantry Brigade, troops of the 11 Sri Lanka National Guard, along with civilians, participated in a beach cleaning programme from Palamunai to Addalachchenai beach on 15 June 2024.