25th July 2019 16:53:53 Hours
Newly appointed 17th Colonel Commandant of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers, Major General Jagath Gunawardena, took the office during a charming ceremony held at Corps Headquarters on 25 July 2019, was greeted with Military honours and ceremonials before a large gathering of Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks. Major General Jagath Gunawardena, is presently performing duties as the Commander Security Forces (Wanni) and as the Colonel Commandant Corps of Engineer Services. He is a proud product of D S Senanayake College.
The day’s Chief Guest on his arrival at the Corps Headquarter, was warmly welcomed by the Centre Commandant, Brigadier Ravindra Dias and accorded with a Guard Turn Out. Afterwards, Colonel Commandant laid a floral wreath to the war heroes’ monument to pay his tribute to the fallen war heroes who made supreme sacrifices on behalf of sovereignty of the motherland. Subsequently, Chief Guest was bestowed with a Ceremonial Parade.
Thereafter, newly appointed Colonel Commandant, Major General Jagath Gunawardena placed his signature on the taking over documents to certify the assuming of duties amidst chanting of Pirith by “Maha Sangha” in the presence of Senior Officers and the staff of Corps Headquarters. Major General Jagath Gunawardena had a meeting with Senior Officers and attended for a Tea with All Ranks at Convention Centre. At the occasion, he shared his views and thoughts mingling with the gathering.
As the next event of the day’s ceremony Colonel Commandant addressed All Ranks and shared his views. As final event newly appointed Colonel Commandant had a meeting with all Commanding Officers and Regiment Sargent Majors.
