03rd January 2019 12:49:58 Hours
Regimental Headquarters of the Corps of Engineer Services inaugurated the first working day of the New Year – 2019. A simple ceremony was organized at Regimental Headquarters to mark the event traditionally at Regimental Headquarters premises, Panagoda on 02 January 2019. Col KMS Kumara, the Centre Commandant CES hoisted the National Flag and Colonel SN Kithulgoda USP, the Deputy Centre Commandant hoisted the Army Flag.
National Anthem and the Army song were sung by all Officers and Other Ranks present and one minute silence was observed to honour the fallen war heroes. The state Service Commitment pledge was read out by Maj RPA Rohana Lsc the Regimental Adjutant and during the All Ranks Tea party, the Centre Commandant addressed the Troops of explaining the importance of their commitment for the efficient and effective functioning of the organization and advice them to always maintain discipline and carry out duties assigned to them correctly.
