AWARD CEREMONY TO APPRECIATE OUTSTANDING SOLDIERS AT SRI LANKA SCHOOL OF MILITARY ENGINEERING

On the momentous occasion of the 67th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering (SLSME), an award ceremony to appreciate the hardworking soldiers was held on 17 May 2025 to recognize and honor the dedication, discipline, and professional excellence of soldiers who have committed beyond their routine work.

Under the esteemed guidance of Colonel JACS Jagoda psc, the Commandant of SLSME. An evaluation committee comprising of members from all sections and branches of SLSME, along with valuable suggestions from all members of the training school, meticulously selected the awardees. These soldiers have set an exemplary standard in their duties, contributing significantly to the institution’s progress. Following soldiers were recognized for their outstanding contributions in the year 2025:

Best Instructors of Field Engineering Wing

• S/246743 Lance Corporal Ranjith Kumara PA

• S/248076 Lance Corporal Priyadarshana RDAS

Best Instructors of Plant Engineering Wing

• S/246799 Lance Corporal Krishmal AAAH

• S/248437 Sapper Nandasena NA

Best Instructors of NVQ Training Wing

• S/B101942 Corporal Thushara PTN

• S/246557 Lance Corporal Dissanayake DMNB

Best Physical Training Instructors

• S/245217 Corporal Srilal Kumara SP

• S/243516 Corporal Dissanayake DSS

Best Administrative Assistants

• S/247921 Lance Corporal Sampath SHT

• S/247927 Lance Corporal Jayalath WN

Best Material Management Assistants

• S/242682 Lance Corporal Sudarshana EKSM

• S/249696 Sapper Kaluarachchhi KKSC

Best Catering Assistants

• S/245479 Corporal Prasad EPN

• S/243736 Lance Corporal Bandara TM

Best Drivers of Motor Transport Section

• S/242343 Lance Corporal Indika JW

• S/249442 Sapper Rathnayaka LP

Best Performers in General Duties

• S/249223 Sapper Adhikari AMH

• S/242277 Corporal Ranasinghe DL

• S/246652 Lance Corporal Indika IS

• S/244425 Corporal Janaka DD

The Commandant, Colonel JACS Jagoda PSC, commended the awardees for their relentless efforts and urged all personnel to uphold the highest standards of discipline and professionalism. Further, he emphasized that the SLSME’s success lies in the collective dedication of its soldiers, whose hard work ensures the institution remains a cornerstone of military engineering excellence. The ceremony concluded with a pledge to continue striving for excellence, reinforcing the SLSME’s legacy as a premier training institution in the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers.