15th January 2023 11:31:10 Hours
Major General Priyantha Jayawardena conducted his maiden visit to 20th Battalion SLSR located in Gothamigama, Kataragama on Saturday (7) after assumed duties as the Colonel of the Regiment.
The visiting of Col of the Regt was welcome by the Lieutenant Colonel Ajith Thilakasiri CO -20th Battalion SLSR the entrance to the Battalion HQ an invited to review the military honored guard turnout presented by the Troops.
After words Major General Priyantha Jayawardena planted a Mango sapling at the Camp premises to mark the visit. Subsequently he listened to the briefing conducted by the Commanding Officer on his Battalion present Responsibilities entrusted.
During the Troop address, Colonel of the Regiment highlighted the importance of maintaining a high standard of discipline and training of Troops in the Battalion. Further, he emphasises the importance of training of the Troops in the Battalion.
Further, he inquired and closely inspected the ongoing and existing constructions and the layout of the battalion during his visit.
Days of proceedings were concluded with the signing of the Visitors’ book in the Battalion. Brigadier Nishantha Muthumala, Center Commandant RC SLSR and other Officers’ attended to the visit.
