23rd June 2023 16:07:52 Hours
Lieutenant Colonel Nandana Kumara RSP assumed office as the 19th Commanding Officer of HQ Battalion the Gajaba Regiment at an auspicious time, on 22 June 2023 amidst religious blessings at the Headquarters HQ Battalion the Gajaba Regiment in SENAPURA.
On arrival, the newly appointed Commanding Officer was warm heartedly welcomed by the Battalion Second in Command and honoured with a Guard Turnout, afterwhile he was saluted in a colourful ceremonial parade at the Battalion parade ground and assumed duties at the auspicious time by signing an official document amidst religious blessings.
Thereafter, the Commanding Officer planted a sapling at the camp premises to mark this special occasion and that was followed by the formal troops address.
Further, in his troop address he gave piece of advice to all ranks pertaining to discipline and way of achieving success in their personal and military life and later he attended the all ranks tea party held at the Other Ranks‘ Mess, where he had a cordial interaction with the troops.
Commander of the Army and Colonel of the Regiment, Regimental Council Members, Senior Officers, Centre Commandant and all Staff Officers of the Regimental Centre extend their best wishes for his new appointment and all the success in his future endeavors.
