NEWLY APPOINTED COMMANDER 1 CORPS TAKES OVER THE OFFICE

Major General Crishantha Gnanaratne ndc psc, assumed office as the 2nd Commander of 1 Corps, on 14 March 2022, amidst religious and traditional military formalities at the 1 Corps Headquarters premises at Kilinochchi.

The day’s proceedings commenced with the new Commander’s arrival, where a Guard Turnout presented by the Commando Regiment saluted him at the entrance. Subsequently he was warmly welcomed and accompanied by the Brigadier General Staff 1 Corps, Brigadier JPC Peiris RWP RSP ndc to review the Guard of Honour, presented by 5 Gemunu Watch troops at the Headquarters’ parade ground.

Thereafter, amid religious rites and rituals, followed by the ‘Seth Pirith’ chanting of the Maha Sangha, Major General Crishantha Gnanaratne ndc psc assumed his duties in the new office, placing his signature symbolically on an official document at the auspicious minute to signify the acceptance of his new office.

Later, the Commander posed for few group photographs with the General Officers Commanding, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers under command to the 1 Corps and Staff Officers. Afterward, the Commander planted a sapling at the Headquarters premises.

Subsequently, the incoming Corps Commander addressed the troops at the "Nelumpiyasa" Multifunctional Hall. As the day’s final showcase, the Commander attended an all-rank tea at the same venue. The event was held with strict adherence to the health guidelines and regulations.