17th June 2020 20:44:46 Hours
Major General AN Amarasekara USP ndu and Major General IHMNN Herath RSP USP psc was honoured with a Guard Turnout and Guard of Honour for his promotion to the rank of Major General on 17th June 2020 at the Home of Sappers, Panagoda.
The newly promoted Major General Nihal Amarasekara and Major General Nishantha Herath warmly welcomed by the Centre Commandant Colonel Mangala Mayadunna on their arrival to the Corps Headquarter. Thereafter, they were bestowed with Guard Turnout at the main entrance. Then Major General Nihal Amarasekara and Major General Nishantha Herath took salute at the Guard of Honour in conformity with the military traditions.
The occasion was marked with an all ranks Tea at the Sappers’ Mess where the Chief Guest was greeted by all officers and other ranks witnessed the occasion. Presently Major General Nihal Amarasekara is holding the appointment of General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56 Division at Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) and Maj Gen Nishantha Herath is holding the appointment of Director General Training at Army Headquarters.
Regimental Council Members, the Centre Commandant, Senior Officers, Commanding Officers, officers & Other Ranks were present at the ceremony.
