14th February 2019 15:16:49 Hours
Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army at the invitation of the Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) visited the SLSR Regimental Centre (RC) at Ambepussa on Wednesday (13).
Colonel of the Regiment, SLSR warmly invited the visiting Commander to unveil a plaque and open the newly-constructed main entrance to the RHQ premises after that formal Guard Turnout greeted the commander of the Army.
Soon after the Commander of the Army arrived at the parade ground, respectively he took salute at a colourful and dignified Guard of Honour from proud Green Jackets. Commander of the Army paid tribute to the “Fallen War Hero’s” by placing a floral wreath at the Regimental Monument. Colonel of the Regiment SLSR and a representative group of Senior Officers followed suit and revered the memory of those fearless Lions in the Regiment.
After refreshment at WO’s/Sgt’s Mess the Commander of the Army spent few times with member of Sinha Sevavanitha Unit. Mrs Shiromi Masakorala, Chairperson, SLSR Seva Vanitha Unit before the Commander of the Army was presented with a video presentation that depicts the series of mammoth projects, being carried out in the SLSR.
After the session with Sinha Seva Vanitha members, he was invited to warm the newly-constructed Regimental kitchen department, constructed through Army funds. Followed with all rank lunch. A few minutes later, the Commander had a field visit to see around the RHQ premises.
The final segment of the day's itinerary included a formal dinner night with Regimental Senior officers, Officers and spouses.
