29th January 2025 15:53:11 Hours
The 5(V) Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery Commemorated 45th Anniversary on 22nd January 2025, with a magnificent and glamorous ceremony held at the Regiment premises in Seenipura, Kantale. The Commanding Officer was warmly welcomed and honoured with a guard turnout at the main entrance. This significant day was further marked by planting of a sapling, a group photograph, the foundation stone was laid at the auspicious moment for the WOs’ and Sgts’ mess, Troops address and all ranks lunch.
To celebrate this milestone, a series of events were organized, including a Ganadewi Pooja Ceremony, Inter battery cricket tournament and pirith chanting. The celebrations also featured functions at the Gunners’ Mess, NCOs’ Club, WOs’ and Sergeants’ Mess and All ranks Lunch embodying the pride of the Regiment in marking its 45th year journey.