CIMIC

Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, the Commandant (Overlooking) Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force and the Commander Security Forces (West), attended a housewarming ceremony on 22nd January 2025, marking the official handover of a newly constructed house to Miss. M Nilusha Kumari and her family in Walgama, Bandaragama.

Under the guidance of the Commander of the Army and the supervision of the Directorate of Engineer Services, the troops of the 10 (V) Engineer Services Regiment successfully completed the construction of a preschool building at Christ Church, Hambantota, on 21st January 2025.

Under the guidance of Major E.G.J.P Edirisinghe USP, Commanding Officer of the 11th Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (11 VIR), the troops of 11 VIR conducted stationery items donation programme for 125 students of Kirudavil HTM School and Shiva Prakash School on 18th January 2025.

Troops of the 18th Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment of 241 Infantry Brigade under the 24 Infantry Division successfully repaired the damaged bund of the Weerayadi Lake on 19th January 2025. The troops placed sandbags along the affected areas to prevent further erosion and damage. This prompt response helped stabilise the structure and mitigate potential risks to surrounding communities.

Troops of the 221 Infantry Brigade distributed essential learning materials and school accessories to students of Sagarapura Primary School, Trincomalee, on 16th January 2025.

Under the guidance of Major General W.M.S.C.K Wanasinghe RSP USP, the General Officer Commanding of the 21 Infantry Division, and the close supervision of Brigadier B.A.P.M Balasooriya RSP, Commander of the 212 Infantry Brigade, the troops of the 4th Battalion of Sri Lanka National Guard promptly reconstructed the bund of Mahanochchikulam Lake at Galkulama, which had sustained slight damage due to adverse weather conditions, using sandbags.

Two villagers in Ellewewa, Kebithigollawa, became stranded due to adverse weather conditions on 19th January 2025. Troops from the 5th (V) Battalion of the Gajaba Regiment promptly carried out a rescue operation, ensuring their safety and providing immediate assistance.

Under the guidance of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake the ongoing "Clean Sri Lanka" National Programme is being conducted across the country. In parallel, the government is set to launch a programme to purchase paddy from the upcoming Maha season harvest. Following the procurement, the government has also planned to utilise 209 paddy storage facilities owned by the Paddy Marketing Board.

The Pongal celebration in Jaffna - 2025 was graced by Major General Y.A.B.M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander of the Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna), who attended as the Chief Guest to the event on 14th January 2025, at CIMIC Park, 51 Infantry Division. The event, organized under the leadership of Major General M.P.N.A Muthumala USP psc, bringing military personnel and local communities together to celebrate this important cultural festival in a spirit of unity and harmony.

Troops of the 61 Infantry Division participated in a beach cleaning programme on 16th January 2025, in Matara, Devinuwara, and Dikwella as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative under the theme “Beautiful Island, Smiling People.”