16th July 2023 09:39:19 Hours
Major General DKSK Dolage USP psc assumed duties as 20th General Officer Commanding of 59 Infantry Division, amid religious blessings at the Divisional Headquarters, Nandikadal on 14 July 2023.
In accordance with military traditions, Major General DKSK Dolage USP psc was welcomed on the arrival by the Colonel General Staff, Colonel HKP Karunathilaka RSP and invited to review the Guard Turnout and later on received Guard of Honour presented by the troops of 12 SLLI and 23 SLLI.
After, the new General Officer Commanding was invited to sign official documents to mark the assumption of his duties amidst ‘Seth Pirith’ chanting of the Maha Sangha and also planted a sapling to symbolize the occasion. Then Major General DKSK Dolage USP psc addressed the under command troops followed by an all rank tea party.
Brigade Commanders and Staff Officers of the 59 Infantry Division and Other Ranks were present during the day's event.
