MAJOR GENERAL LANKA AMARAPALA RELINQUISHES DUTIES AS THE COLONEL COMMANDANT OF CORPS OF ENGINEER SERVICES

The Director General Financial Management of the Sri Lanka Army, Major General Lanka Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, relinquished his duties as the Colonel Commandant, Corps of Engineer Services, on Monday (20^th).

Outgoing Colonel Commandant was received by the Centre Commandant of CES, Brigadier KL Munasinghe USP, at the main entrance of the Regimental Headquarters, Corps of Engineer Services, and then Major General Lanka Amarapala was accorded a guard turnout showcasing corps gratitude towards outgoing Colonel Commandant. Thereafter, Major General Lanka Amarapala took the salute of the Creators at a colourful guard of honour. Next, the outgoing Colonel Commandant posed for a group photograph and planted a “Mango” sapling, marking his tenure as the Colonel Commandant.

Thereafter, he officially relinquished the appointment of Colonel Commandant CES in his office by signing, handing over documents, and addressing all the officers, other ranks, and civil staff. During the troop address, the outgoing Colonel Commandant recalled the achievements made by the regiments during his tenure as Colonel Commandant, and he commended the hard work of all officers and other ranks. He also paid a visit to the WOs' and Sgts' Mess and interacted with them leaving his remarks in the visitor’s book.

Later that evening, according to military customs and traditions, a farewell dinner was hosted at the Corps of Engineer Services Regimental Headquarters in honour of Major General Lanka Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc. Before saying, “Until we meet again,” he penned his memories in the visitor’s book at the officer mess.

Brigadier YKS Rangika psc ptsc, the Director Engineer Services, Brigadier KL Munasinghe USP, the Centre Commandant of the CES, and also senior officers, officers, and other ranks witnessed the event.