16th September 2022 15:29:22 Hours
Gajaba Regimental Centre hosted a 'Felicitation Ceremony in honour of newly promoted Major General Shantha Ranaweera RWP RSP USP psc on Friday (16) in conformity with military traditions under the guidelines of Commander of the Army and Colonel of the Regiment of Gajaba Regiment and Sri Lanka National Guard, Lt Gen Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu. The newly promoted Two-Star General was warmheartedly welcomed by the Centre Commandant Brigadier HTW Vidyananda RWP RSP USP on his arrival to the Regimental Headquarters and greeted him with a 'Guard Turnout' at the Main Entrance upon his arrival. Thereafter he paid tribute to 'Father of the Gajaba Regiment' late Major General Vijaya Wimalarathne RWP RSP VSV USP psc, by placing a floral wreath at his statue and followed by a 'Guard of Honour' held in his respect.
Reaching the climax of the day's programme an All Ranks tea was held at Other Ranks’ Mess where he addressed the gathering and expressed his gratitude to Colonel of the Regiment and All Ranks of the Regimental Headquarters for arranging such a wonderful Felicitation Ceremony in honour of promotion to the rank of Two Star General
Members of the Regimental Council, Centre Commandant, Dy Commandant, Senior Officers, Staff Officers, Commanding Officers and some Other Ranks were present at the event.
