13th January 2020 15:13:09 Hours
The Corps of Engineer Services celebrated its 70th anniversary in a grand scale at the Corps of Engineer Services Regimental Headquarters at Panagoda on 10 January 2020. Brigadier R Ganegoda psc the Director Engineer Services and the Colonel Commandant CES graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and he was warmly welcomed by Colonel K M S Kumara the Centre Commandant CES at the main entrance of the Corps of Engineer Services Regimental Headquarters. After receiving the Guard Turnout accorded the Colonel Commandant, he placed floral tributes at the Corps of Engineer Services War Heroes Memorial in honour of fallen War Heroes. Thereafter, in accordance with military formalities, a colorful parade was held in salute of the Colonel Commandant.
After appearing for the group photographs with Officers and Other Ranks, the Colonel Commandant cut the “Birthday Cake” at the Officers’ Mess to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Corps and addressed all the Officers present. Subsequently, a Series of sports events followed by some spectacular entertainment events and a Band display were held at the Sports Ground and valuable prices were distributed among the winners. All-rank lunch, headed by the Chief Guest brought the days’ programme to culmination.
On the following day ( 11th January) a musical evening and a lottery draw were held with the participation of a large gathering of Officers and Other Ranks . Brig R Ganegoda psc the Director Engineer Services and the Colonel Commandant CES graced occasion as the Chief Guest. The lottery draw was held under the supervision of the representatives of the National Lotteries Board and valuable prizes were awarded to the winners. Col KMS Kumara the Centre Commandant CES, Col S N Kithulgoda USP the Deputy Centre Commandant CES, Col G D H K Wijenayaka the Director Projects & Constructions Civil Security Department , Colonel E A D K Edirisinghe the Colonel (Engineer Services) at Directorate of Engineer Services , other Senior Officers, Officers, and large number of Other Ranks were present in this colorful evening.
