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On the concept of General Officer Commanding 23 Infantry Division Major General Nilantha Premaratne, staff Officers and troops of Headquarters 23 Infantry Division organized a “Aluth Sahal Mangalya” on 29th September 2023, after the harvesting of 23 acres of paddy which was cultivated for the “Yala Season” by troops of headquarters 23 Infantry Division.
According to the direction of General Officer Commanding, 22 Infantry Division, Major General GMN Perera RWP RSP USP ndc, Brigade Commanders of 221,222 and 223 Infantry Brigades and Civil Affairs Officer, 22 Infantry Division organized a programme to distribute target question papers packs for the grade 5 scholarship examination for the year 2023 on 18 September 2023 in District of Trincomalee.
Colonel I G J P Thilakarathne USP assumed duties as the Colonel General Staff of Security Force Headquarters (East) at auspicious time after observing religious rituals on 19 Sep 2023.
Upon the arrival of the newly promoted General Officer Commanding, Major General K V N P Premaratne RSP USP psc, at the Headquarter 23 Infantry Division in Punani, troops extended formal honors in accordance with military traditions on 16 September 2023.
Major General MWTC Mettananda USP ndc, Forward Maintenance Area Commander (E) conduct an administrative conference in the Headquarters 23 Infantry Division on 8 September 2023.
In an effort to boost morale and provide much-needed relaxation of the 24 Infantry Division troops, the Division conducted a special Rest and Recreation (R&R) session, highlighting the extraordinary musical talents of the Sri Lanka Army Band and 18 VIR Beat Band. These events were organized to appraise the military's commitment of the soldiers and to provide them with a moment of respite for their demanding duties.
The inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed warrant officers’ and sergeants’ Mess in the 24 Infantry Division, which was organized according to the directions of Major General W Chandrasiri RSP USP psc was held on 08 September 2023 at the Division Headquarters.
Commander, Forward Maintenance Area (East) Major General MWTC Mettananda USP ndc and all logistic Battalions Commanders visited 22 Infantry Division on 6 September 2023. GOC 22 Infantry Division Major General GMN Perera RWP RSP USP ndc, Commander 222 Infantry Brigade and all Battalions Commanders under 22 Infantry Division participated to the conference.
In order to support the country’s drive to ensure food security, 23 Infantry Division cultivated 23 acres of Paddy during the “YalaSeason”.
Leadership isn't limited to adulthood; it is a skill that can be nurtured from a young age. Recognizing this, Major General W Chandrasiri RSP USP psc, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) has undertaken a commendable initiative by conducting a leadership programme for Junior Prefects of Am/Senarath Somarathne Primary School on 24th August 2023. This visionary approach aims to instill foundational leadership qualities in young minds, empowering them to become confident, responsible, and effective leaders in the future.
