66 INFANTRY DIVISION, POONARYN MARK ITS 9TH MILESTONE

Headquarters 66 Infantry Division – Poonaryn commemorated its 9th anniversary on Monday, 10th December 2018 at the Divisional Headquarters under the guidance of Brigadier Deepthi Jayathilake, General Officer Commanding - 66 Division. Series of events were held to mark the Celebration of the anniversary which organized by the Officers and Other Ranks of 66 Infantry Division.

Coincide with the anniversary, an Inter Section Cricket Tournament was held on 08 December 2018, which shows the team spirit of the staff of Headquarters 66 Infantry Division. Day prior to the anniversary day (09) a Bodhi Pooja was held at the Poonaryn Temple premises which brought religious blessings to the division and its staff while remembering wounded and fallen War Heroes who made great sacrifices while serving under the division.

On the anniversary day, the General Officer Commanding was honoured by a Guard Turnout and a Ceremonial Parade presented by the Division, which comprised of 8 Officers and 152 Other Ranks from under command battalions 15 SLA, 1 GR, 20 SLLI, 24 VIR, 5 (V) MIR and 2 SLNG. Planting of a symbolic sapling was held to mark the Anniversary day. All Rank Tea and a Lunch were organized with the Participation of all the Officers and Other Ranks of the division.

At the end of the days programme, an entertainment session with a Musical Show was held during evening hours and all Senior Officers/Officers and Other Ranks participated in the Musical night.