The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General RMD Ratnayake WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc made his first visit to the Corps of Engineer Services Regimental Headquarters on 26 June 2014 after he took office. \r\n\r\nNearly 3000 officers and other ranks in the Corps of Engineer Services assembled together at Panagoda CES Regimental Headquarters to listen to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake who made his first visit to the ESR Regimental Headquarters after he took office. \r\n\r\nIn conformity with military formalities, a Guard Turn Out presented arms to the visiting Commander at the entrance to the headquarters after he was received by Brigadier P.S.M Perera, Center Commandant, ESR. \r\n\r\nMajor General EMM Ambanpola USP, the Colonel of the Regiment, Corps of Engineer Servicers warmly welcomed the Chief Guest for the day, Lieutenant General RMD Ratnayake WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc was invited to the parade ground to receive the Guard of Honour, accorded in his honour. \r\n\r\n\r\n‘\r\n\r\nOn the same occasion, Warrant Officer-I N.H.S Sanjeewa whose artistic talents, related to his creative decorations by way of Vesak lanterns, pandol-making and murals was awarded a cash gift of Rs 5 lakhs by the Corps of Engineer Services and the Comd of the Army presented the cheque as the Chief Guest. \r\n\r\n\\ Major General Ambanpola presented a special memento to Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, signifying the importance of his visit to the Regimental Headquarters. \r\n\r\nIn the evening a Dinner Night was held in honour of the visit of the Comd of the Army Lt Gen Daya Ratnayake WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc . Mrs Damayanthi Rathnayaka also participated in this event.
