27th February 2025 18:57:39 Hours
Under the patronage of the Commander Security Force (Central) and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP, the SNCOs’ Training Day for the first quarter of the year 2025 was successfully held at the Regimental Centre, the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, on 25 February 2025.
Following the set program, the day's proceedings commenced with a morning physical training session at the Regimental Playground. The opening address was conducted by the Centre Commandant. Next, a panel discussion headed by all Grade 2 Staff Officers and all the chief clerks of the Regimental Centre was conducted where the SNCOs got an opportunity to clarify their doubts regarding Regimental matters, and also new suggestions and proposals for the betterment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment were suggested by the participants from different angles. Afterwards, there was a short lecture conducted by the regimental drill instructor about the responsibilities and skills of SNCOs, and after that, there was a very special lecture on a timely and critical issue regarding the topic of "drug prevention and family planning" by CI Ananda Rajapaksha from Kurunegala Police Station. To further inspire and entertain, the film "URI" The Surgical Strike, a 2016 film about the Indian Army's surgical strike against militants in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was screened at the Archers’ Cinema. Breaking the monotony of the day, participants got the opportunity to play their preferred sports during the evening recreational session.
In line with the SNCOs’ Training Day, another successful Diners Club session was held at “The Salute” Multifunctional Hall, Boyagane, with the participation of SNCOs serving in various military establishments and VIR Battalions. As the guest speaker of the night, Lt Col H G S Gallage psc conducted an informative and thought-provoking lecture on the topic “Path for a virtuous life through good attitudes.”. SNCOs took the opportunity to share their views with the audience and had an interactive session with the guest speaker. The event culminated with a glamorous showcase of a musical event where the SNCOs got an opportunity to witness diverse talents in a vibrant atmosphere.
