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Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment

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24th December 2022 22:11:06 Hours

MAJOR GENERAL NISHANTHA MANAGE ASSUMES DUTIES AS THE COMMANDER 1 CORPS

The newly appointed 3rd Commander 1 Corps, Major General S U M N Manage WWV RWP RSP psc assumed the office on 23 December 2022 during an auspicious ceremony held at the 1 Corps Headquarters, Kilinochchi.

The new Commander, Major General Nishantha Manage was awarded a guard turnout at the entrance in accordance with military formalities followed by a ceremonial guard of honour. Amidst the blessing of the noble Triple-Gem, the new Commander of 1 Corps signed an official document, signifying the acceptance of the new appointment.

Leaving an indelible gesture, Major General Nishantha Manage planted a tree sapling at the 1 Corps premises and afterwards posed for a group photograph. Events of the day came to a conclusion with a troop address by the new Commander.

In addition to his new appointment, Major General Nishantha Manage is currently serving as the Director General General Staff Sri Lanka Army Headquarters and Colonel of the Regiment of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, and has served a number of other senior key appointments in the capacities of operational, administrative and staff across the country since his enlistment to the Army in 1987.