CIMIC

Following the capsizing of the vessel MSC ELSA 3 in Indian territorial waters and upon the request of the Maritime Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), a shoreline survey and cleaning programme in the affected areas were conducted by the troops of the 4th Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (4 VIR) along the Mannar coastal belt.

In support of the national "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative, the troops of 5 (V) Mechanized Infantry Regiment (MIR), conducted a comprehensive cleaning programme at St. Anne’s Church, Sippiaru, on 15th June 2025.

In response to a request from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura to the Disaster Management Centre and under the guidance of Commander of the Army, the 14 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Response Regiment deployed a specialized response team, to address a suspected chemical leak at the university's microbiological laboratory with the technical support of the National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) and cooperated with Colombo Fire Brigade on 16th June 2025.

Troops of the 23rd Battalion of the Gemunu Watch (GW) organised a donation and de-mining awareness programme for children at Muhamale RCTM School on 14 June 2025.

A blood donation programme was conducted by the 513 Infantry Brigade in collaboration with the Blood Bank of the Cancer Hospital, Thelippalai on 09 June 2025 at the Cultural Hall in Karukampanai.

Under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces - Wanni, Major General K.M.P.S.B Kulatunga RSP ndc psc, and on the instructions of the General Officer Commanding, 21 Infantry Division, troops of the 211 Infantry Brigade, 9 Gajaba Regiment and 5(V) Gajaba Regiment, voluntarily donated blood during a campaign held at Padaviya Hospital on 07 June 2025. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Red Cross Society of Royal College, Colombo, as part of their 46th Annual Blood Donation Campaign.

A "Clean Sri Lanka" programme was conducted on 08 June 2025 at the Sri Sailabimbaramaya Temple in Irattaperiyakulama under the guidance of Major General W.W.M.P.W.W.B.R Palamakumbura RWP RSP, General Officer Commanding of the 21 Infantry Division and the supervision of Brigadier P. M De Silva RSP USP, Commander of the 213 Infantry Brigade.

In a commendable display of civic responsibility and humanitarian service, the 12th Battalion of the Sri Lanka National Guard successfully organized a blood donation programme on 09 June 2025.

Troops of the 6th Battalion of the Gemunu Watch (6 GW) distributed 150 coconut plants to needy families in Sugandipuram, Mullaitivu, during an event held at the Sugandipuram Grama Niladhari Office on 12 June 2025, under the guidance of the Commander of the 593 Infantry Brigade.

The troops of 1 Corps conducted a school items donation programme for the children of low-income families on 11 June 2025 at Thiruwallur Vidyalaya, Kilinochchi. Major General W.M.P.M Wijesooriya RWP RSP ndu, Commander of 1 Corps, graced the event as the Chief Guest.