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MINIPURA GEMUNU NADA – 2017 EXHIBITION AND FAIR

The Minipura Nada - 2017 Carnival and Trade Fair of the Gemunu Watch, Army show and the educational exhibition was declared open on 08 December 2017 by General Officer Commanding,54 Division, Major General GJAW Galagamage amidst religious observances at the Play ground of the Regimental Headquarter, the Gemunu Watch , Kuruwita with large gathering. The Minipura Gemunu Nada 2017, Carnival and Trade Fair was organized by the Gemunu Watch with guidance and supervision of the Colonel of the Regiment, Gemunu Watch, Major General WBDP Fernando RWP RSP USP psc.

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INTER BATTALION NOVICES CHAMPIONSHIP-2018

The Inter Battalions Novices Athletic Championship - 2018 of the Gemunu Watch, was declared open on first day by General Officer Commanding 54 Division, Major General GJAW Galagamage at 0830hrs on Thursday ( 18 ) at the Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama with the participation of more than 500 athletes representing all Battalions. The Inter Battalions Novices Championship 2018 was organized by the Gemunu Watch with guidance and supervision of the Colonel of the Regiment, Major General WBDP Fernando RWP RSP USP psc. The event to be held today and tomorrow (18 and 19 January 2018 )

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THE JOYS OF CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN ST WIND PAUL CHILDREN S HOME - RATHNAPURA

The Regimental Centre the Gemunu Watch was organized their Christmas celebration in St Wind Paul Childrens Home which is functioning under the supervision of St Peters and Paul Church with the assistance of sisters of charity at 1500 hrs to 1730 hrs on 23 Dec 2017. The festivity was comprised with making of Christmas tree, singing the Christmas Carols at the venue. On that particular time, the sun shines and everything seems so alive. All that surroundings are brought to life even more by the festivity of Christmas.

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HIGHLANDER OFFICERS TRAINING DAY OF THE GEMUNU WATCH STAGE II - 2017

Officers Training Day of the Gemunu Watch is intended to improve the Officers knowledge on Military and Non Military subjects which presumed as inevitable to enhance the professionalism of the officers. For this endeavor the assistance of the academic and intellectuals is significant. The second session of Training Day of the year was held on 23 Dec 2017 at the Regimental Headquarters premises with the participation of approximately 80 senior and middle grade officers.

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GEMUNU WATCH TROOPS FORMALLY GREEATED TO THE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF OF PAKISTAN

Military salutes, including a Guard of Honour and a Guard Turnout formally greeted by troops of the Gemunu Watch to the General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan Army who is in Sri Lanka on a goodwill tour at the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart when he visited the Army Headquarters Tuesday (16) morning to meet his Sri Lankan counterpart.

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FELICITATION CEREMONY FOR MAJOR GENERAL G J A W GALAGAMAGE

Major General G J A W Galagamage who was promoted to the rank of Major General on 16 April 2017 was offereded a customary felicitation ceremony to pay the gratitude and respect of the Gemunu Watch. The traditional event unfolded on 16 September 2017 at Regimental centre, Kuruwita with the participation of a large number of senior officers, officers and other ranks.\r\n \r\nMajor General G J A W Galagamage is a proud product of Sri Gunananda College and De La sal College, Colombo. After successfully completing his studies, he joined the Sri Lanka Army Regular Force in 1985.
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\"WANA ROPA\" NATIONAL TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGNS FOR A BETTER FUTURE

The Sri Lanka Army Gemunu Watch organized a special tree planting programme in line with the “Wana Ropa” national tree planting programme from 01 October 2017 to 31 October 2017 as aim of Sri Lanka to increase forest cover in the country up to 32 percent within the next three years.\r\n\r\nAs per the instructions of Major General W B D P Fernando RWP RSP USP psc, Deputy Chief of Staff and Colonel of the Regiment, the Gemunu Watch Regimental Centre was organized tree planting programme at Highlanders Eco and Adventure Resort premises - Nanperial in Balangoda on10th October 2017.
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UN MEDAL PARADE CEREMONY AND INSPECTS TROOPS OF 11TH SRI LANKA FORCE PROTECTION UNIT IN LEBANON

The customary UN medal parade ceremony was held at UNIFIL HQ on 09 October 2017 that appreciates the exemplary contribution made by any specific contingent in Lebanon. Major General Michael Beary, Head of Mission and Force Commander – UNIFIL grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. The parade is held once any contingent completes its Six-month stay in Lebanon under UN Peace Keeping Mission.
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COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT MAJOR GENERAL W B D P FERNANDO RWP RSP USP PSC HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS THE NEW DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF

Major General W B D P Fernando RWP RSP USP psc has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army with effect from 4 August 2017. He succeeds Major General R V Udawatte psc ato who retired recently. Major General W B D P Fernando RWP RSP USP psc has been serving as the Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu, before he was appointed to this appointment.
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