03rd May 2018 11:37:46 Hours
The Commander SFHQ (KLN) Major General AWMAWN Ranawana RWP RSP ndc psc, assumed duties as the Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka National Guard on 01 May 2018,amidst religious observances during a brief ceremony.
On 01 May 2018, in accordance with military traditions, Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana reviewed the Guard Turnout at the main entrance of the Regimental Centre. After the Commemoration of the fallen heroes, he received the salute of the Guard of Honour, presented by troops of SLNG at the parade ground premises at Heraliyawalawatte.
Afterward, Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana planted a Ceylon Ironwood (Na) sapling in the camp premises Heraliyawalawatte as a token of the memory of his assumption of office as the 15th Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka National Guard.
The day's events also textured with the commemoration of war heroes and taking part in a all rank tea party. Subsequently, the new Colonel of the Regiment addressed all ranks at the auditorium of Guardians facility complex ,mentioning his pleasure to be the Colonel of the Regiment of SLNG.
Centre Commandant, Council Members, Staff Officers, Commanding Officers and other Officers and other ranks of the Regiment were presented to greet the Colonel of the Regiment including all Regimental Sergeant Majors of the Battalions.
