CIMIC

In line with the Commander of the Army’s vision to promote reconciliation between civil society and the Sri Lanka Army, and under the instructions of the Commander, Security Forces (East), and the supervision of General Officer Commanding of the 24 Infantry Division, troops of the 16th Battalion of the Sri Lanka National Guard commenced a house construction project for a low-income family in Aranthalawa.

Under the guidance of Major P.K Waruwangodaghe RWP RSP USP Lsc, Commanding Officer of the 4th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry, the troops of 4 SLLI of 641 Infantry Brigade under 11 Infantry Division, conducted a donation programme for low-income families on 21st January 2025 at Dambulla Kiralagolla Primary School.

In response to a request from the Disaster Management Centre in Monaragala, troops of the 18th Battalion Gemunu Watch (18 GW), together with farmers from Karagahawela Village, successfully prevented the erosion of the Alawaththa Kumbura Tank bund in Bibila on 26th January 2025.

Major General P.R Pathiravithana USAWC psc paid a courtesy call on Bishop of the Eastern Province, His Eminence Bishop Christian Noel Emmanuel on 22nd January 2025.

Under the guidance of Major General P.R Pathiravithana USAWC psc, Commander, Security Forces (East), school accessories and essential learning materials donation programme was conducted on 26th January 2025 for 60 children of the Welikanda Preschool.

Under the guidance of the Commander of the Army and the instructions of Major General P.R Pathiravithana USAWC psc, Commander, Security Forces (East), and the supervision of the Commanding Officer of the 7th Battalion, the Gemunu Watch (7 GW), a cleaning programme was conducted on 25th January 2025 at Nawalladi to Rideetenna A11 (Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa) road as part of the "Clean Sri Lanka" campaign.

Troops of the 9 (V) Engineer Services Regiment (9 ESR), under the instructions and approval of the Ministry of Defence and the guidance of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, successfully completed the construction of the Rural Hospital at Pansiyagama, Melsiripura, in the Kurunegala District.

Due to prevailing adverse weather conditions, the overflow point of the Thenniyankulam Tank Bund was slightly damaged. Promptly addressing the upcoming disaster, troops of the 10th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry (10 SLLI) successfully repaired the damage,on 19th January 2025, under the direction of the General Officer Commanding of 56 Infantry Division, with the guidance of Commander, 561 Infantry Brigade, and the close supervision of the Commanding Officer of 10 SLLI, Lieutenant Colonel K.A.K Hewapathage RWP RSP USP.

Three villagers in Divulpathana became stranded due to adverse weather conditions on 19th January 2025. Troops from the 12th Battalion the Gemunu Watch of 231 Infantry Brigade promptly conducted a rescue operation, ensuring their safety and providing immediate assistance.

Under the guidance of the Commander of the Army, the troops of the Abimansala-II Wellness Centre conducted a cleaning programme at Wilpitawatta Road on 21st January 2025, in line with the "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative launched by the Government.