The 45th Colour Blessing Ceremony of The Gemunu Watch took place on 15 August 2025 in the sacred city of Kataragama. This event included blessing ceremonies at the Kataragama Kiriwehera, Ashta Pala Bodhiya, and Kataragama Dewalaya, under the patronage of the Colonel of the Regiment, Major General W.B.J.K. Wimalaratne RWP RSP, with the guidance and blessings of the Maha Sanga.
On 22 June 2025, in a grand display of military tradition and camaraderie, the Gemunu Watch Regiment held a felicitous ceremony to honor the recent promotions of Major General A M A Abeyawardana WWV RWP RSP ndc, Major General S A Hettige RSP psc, and Major General K M V Kodituwakku ndu. The event was conducted under the esteemed guidance of Major General W B J K Wimalaratne RWP RSP, the Director General Infantry and Colonel of the Regiment, embodying the spirit of unity and pride that the regiment upholds.
A formal ceremony was taken place to mark the assuming of the office of the newly appointed Regimental Adjutant, the Gemunu Watch Major W D S Rodrigo RSP psc on 15th April 2025 as the Regimental Adjutant.
The farewell ceremony for Major General KMN Kulasekara RWP RSP psc was held at the Regiment Centre on 15 April 2025 at the occasion of his retirement after completing over 33 years of successful service in the Sri Lanka Army.
On 11 April 2025 The vibrant spirit of the Sinhala New Year came to life at the “සූර් ය මංගල්යය” Festival, organized by the Regiment Centre of the Gemunu Watch. Under the esteemed guidance of Major General WBJK Wimalaratne RWP RSP, Director General Infantry and Colonel of the Regiment, the event was a spectacular showcase of tradition, camaraderie, and joyous celebration.
On 29th March 2025 – Colonel KMN Dikkumbura officially took on the role of the 24th Centre Commandant of the Regimental Centre of the Gemunu Watch today, marking a significant milestone in his military career amid formal ceremonies at the Regimental Headquarters.
A heartfelt farewell ceremony for Brigadier AD Rodrigo RWP RSP psc, the outgoing Centre Commandant of the Regimental Centre of the Gemunu Watch, was held over two days, On 28th and 29th March 2025 at the regimental center The Gemunu Watch to honoring his exemplary service and leadership.
The ceremony began with Colonel WWKMN Wikramasinghe RWP RSP, the Deputy Centre Commandant, extending a warm welcome to Brigadier Rodrigo, who was in voted to review the Guard Turnout at the entrance of the Centre. This formal gesture set the tone for a day of appreciation and reflection.
The Regimental Centre of The Gemunu Watch warmly welcomed Major General K.P.A Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Deputy Minister of Defence, on an official visit on 16 March 2025. His arrival was marked by a ceremonial drive pass, reflecting the military traditions and respect afforded to such a high-ranking official.
On 1 March 2025, disaster relief troops from the Non-Perial detachment of the Gemunu Watch showcased extraordinary courage and commitment as they conducted a life-saving operation in Hirikatu Oya. With rising water levels trapping 35 civilians, the troops sprang into action, demonstrating their remarkable dedication to the community.
In recognition of their valiant efforts, Major General K.P.A Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the Deputy Minister of Defence, honored these brave rescuers on 16 March 2025, at the Regimental Centre the Gemunu Watch.
On 15 March 2025 The newly constructed Officers’ Living/In Accommodation, named “Green Rest,” was officially inaugurated at the Regimental Centre of The Gemunu Watch by Major General W.B.J.K. Wimalaratne RWP RSP, the Director General Infantry and Colonel of the Regiment.
