22nd March 2026 18:49:31 Hours
Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment bid farewell to Major General C S Thibbotuge on 21 March 2026, who retired after serving Nearly 35 years in the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army. Ceremony was held in its customary way at Regimental Centre, Ambepussa.
According to military traditions, Deputy Centre Commandant RC SLSR, welcomed the Chief Guest and invited him to review the Guard Turnout at the main entrance. Afterwards, he was accompanied by Brigadier P M S Karunaratne psc, Centre Commandant RC SLSR to receive the salute of the Guard of Honour. After a while, he was invited to commemorate the Fallen War Heroes at the SLSR war heroes’ monument.
Later in the day, he was joined all ranks for refreshments where he shared a few thoughts with the attendees.
During the ceremony, all Officers and Other Ranks of the Regiment Centre extended their heartfelt gratitude to the retiring senior officer for his commitment and dedication to the Sinha Regiment and wished him a healthy, wealthy, peaceful and prosperous life.
At the end, a glamorous guest night was arranged to recognize his military leadership and unparalleled contribution to the Army, a special memento was presented to the Retiring Major General C S Thibbotuge, by Major General A M C Abeykoon RWP RSP USP ndc, General Officer Commanding 54 Infantry Division and the Colonel of the Regiment of SLSR.
