CIMIC

The troops of the 1st Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (1 SLSR) successfully completed the construction of a new house for a needy family in Loluwagoda on 10 June 2025. Major General P.K.W.W.M.J.S.B.W Pallekumbura RWP RSP ndu psc, General Officer Commanding of 58 Infantry Division, graced the event as the Chief Guest and handed over the keys of the house to the family.

A newly constructed house was vested in a deserving resident of Kaluagagala, Hanwella, on 11 June 2025. The construction was made possible through the generous sponsorship of Mr S.A. Ishan Perera, while troops of the 1st Reconnonaisance Regiment of Sri Lanka Armoured Corps provided workforce assistance for the project.

Troops of the 18th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) swiftly responded to a sudden wildfire that erupted in Kooragala area on 10 June 2025. The troops assisted in containing the blaze and preventing its spread to nearby areas.

Troops of the 11th Battalion Gemunu Watch and the Regimental Centre Gemunu Watch successfully rescued five individuals who had fallen down a steep slope near Baker’s Bend along Nonperiyal Road in Belihuloya on 10 June 2025.

The 9th Sri Lanka National Guard (9 SLNG), in collaboration with the Blood Bank, Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, organised a blood donation campaign at the Battalion Headquarters in Heraliyawala on 08 June 2025.

The 54 Infantry Division, in collaboration with medical staff from the Adampan Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office, conducted a medical clinic on 07 June 2025 at Vellankulam Government Tamil Mixed School in Mannthai (West). The initiative aimed at providing essential healthcare services to communities in the area. Around 125 families from nearby villages were offered services including general consultations, eye care, dental treatments, mental health and nutritional advice, and blood tests.

The troops of the 17th Battalion Gamunu Watch conducted a blood donation programme on 05 June 2025.

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.