04th October 2022 07:10:47 Hours
Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) marked its 66th Anniversary (Regimental Day) on 01 October 2022 with a series of events at the SLSR Regimental Centre, Ambepussa. Brigadier Nishantha Muthumala, the Centre Commandant warmly received Major General Priyantha Jayawardena, Commander Security Force – East and Colonel of the Regiment SLSR as the Chief Guest for the commemorative ceremony.
After according a formal Guard Turnout at the entrance, he was invited to review the colourful and dignified military parade and accept the salute in conformity with traditions. As melodies of patriotic songs began rending the air, the Colonel of the Regiment, SLSR as the Chief Guest received the salute from the special dais after the customary Military parade saluted him.
Afterward, the Colonel of the Regiment, together with other Senior Officers paid floral tributes to the SLSR memorial in the premises and evoked merits to 3929 members who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the country’s territorial integrity.
Thereafter, the Colonel of the Regiment was invited to join in the tea party at the Officers’ Mess. Later, He attended the All Ranks Lunch organized at the Main Auditorium and the Other Rank Mess.
The ceremony culminated with the Officers’ mess get together where officers and their spouses were also present on the occasion.
