02nd April 2021 10:30:35 Hours
The Chief Field Engineer and the Colonel Commandant of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers Maj Gen AN Amarasekra USP ndu made his maiden official visit to Plant Engineer Brigade which was held in 7 Field Engineer Regiment at Batuoya Minneriya on 30th March 2021.
The Colonel Commandant of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers was warmly welcomed by the Commander Plant Brigade, Brig MK Jayawardana RSP USP ndu, CO 6 Fd, 7 Fd, 11 Fd Engineers and other senior officers. To mark the visit “Na” sapling was planted at the 7 Fd Engineer Regiment camp premises. Thereafter, Commanding Officers of 6 Fd, 7 Fd and 11 Fd Engineers briefed their respective operational commitments to the Colonel Commandant.
Furthermore, signifying this visit, Colonel Commandant inaugurated the new amenities of WOs’ Sgt Mess and Cpls’ Club. The Chief Guest was greeted by the all-senior officers and ORs at tea party.
Later on, the chief guest addressed the troops and emphasized the significant role of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers in relation to the Nations Development effort. Finally, the visit came to end with the lunch at Officers’ Mess.
The whole Day’s Programme was conducted by adhering to health safety guidelines and social distancing practices.
