23rd June 2023 11:00:42 Hours
The 8th Battalion of the Gajaba Regiment (GR) celebrated its 22nd anniversary on 20th June at its HQ in Ukuwela, Matale.
The anniversary programme began with religious observances at Temple of Tooth Relic, Sri Muththu Amman Kovil, St Thomas Church and Grand Mosque Matale prior to All Night Pirith Chanting ceremony at HQ -8GR.
In accordance with the military traditions, on the anniversary day a Ceremonial Guard Turnout was presented to the Commanding Officer of 8 GR, Lieutenant Colonel Nilantha Silva USP psc. Afterwards Commanding Officer address the troops and followed by joined with All Rank Lunch.
