CIMIC

The 38th remembrance of the Aranthalawa massacre was solemnly commemorated on 2 June 2025 at the Aranthalawa International Buddhist Center. The massacre, which occurred on 2 June 1987 in Ampara District, claimed the lives of 33 Buddhist monks and four civilians at the hands of the LTTE.

Troops of the 17 Gemunu Watch under the 512 Infantry Brigade conducted a donation programme at Sanmugan Pre-School in Pumpugar, Ariyalai, Jaffna on 02 June 2025, under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division and the supervision of the Commander 512 Infantry Brigade.

A special Dengue Prevention Programme was conducted on 31 May 2025 in Kalatuwawatte area with the participation of troops from 2(V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry, in collaboration with the Kotikawatta–Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha and Public Health Inspectors of Gathatuwa.

Troops of 51 Infantry Division organised a school bag donation programme at Palali North GTM School on 29 May 2025, benefiting 40 schoolchildren from low-income families.

In line with the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative and under the guidance of the Commander of the Army, a cleaning programme was conducted on 25 May 2025, covering the “Fox Hill” area in Diyatalawa, a location frequently visited by both local and foreign tourists.

The 20th Battalion of the Gajaba Regiment, under the 221 Infantry Brigade, organized a blood donation programme on 26 May 2025 at its premises, under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces (East), Major General P. R. Pathiravithana USAWC psc, and the close supervision of the General Officer Commanding, 22 Infantry Division.

The 15th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry conducted a medical camp on 27 May 2025 at Agbo Rajamaha Viharaya, Thissapura, Trincomalee, in collaboration with the Regional Health Services Office, Trincomalee. This initiative provided medical care to over 200 civilians.

At the request of the Principal of S.W.R.D Bandaranayaka National School in Kundasale, Major General K.A.U Kodithuwakku RSP USP psc IG, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 11 Infantry Division, graced the prefects’ investiture ceremony as the Chief Guest on 23 May 2025.

Under the guidance of the Commander of the Army, the troops of the 542 Infantry Brigade, along with civilians in the area, conducted a cleaning initiative at the irrigation canal connecting the Giant’s Tank at Mathottam as part of the 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative on 25 May 2025.

The troops of 9 Gajaba Regiment (GR) conducted a donation programme at the 9 GR premises on 26 May 2025.