TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF IN THE YEAR 2018

The Sri Lanka Military Academy inaugurated the first working day of the new year with a flag - hoisting ceremony held at the Headquarters, where the Commandant, Brigadier Priyantha Senaratne and the Deputy Commandant, Colonel Krishantha Gnanaratne hoisted the National and Academy flags respectively in the presence of all Wing Heads and a cross section of officers, civil lecturers, other ranks, officer cadets and civil employees. Having observed a two - minute silence in honour of fallen war heroes, the Adjutant - SLMA read the Government employee’s oath for the year. Afterwards, the Commandant read the New Year Message which underscored the armed personnel’s contribution to the attainment of sustainable development through agriculture.

Finally, the ceremony was concluded with the lighting of traditional oil lamp and a treat of traditional sweetmeats.