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Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment proudly celebrated it is 27th anniversary on 22nd March 2017. Programme was arranged with flag blessing ceremony at Sri Dalada Maligawa Kandy, providing lunch for home for the elders, lunch for children home Kurunegala and celebrated many activities during the anniversary.According to the guidance and instructions given by Commander Security Forces Kilinochchi and the Col of the Regiment Maj Gen A. Kariyakarawane USP ndc Regimental day celebrations commenced invoking blessing for flags at the temple of Tooth Relics at Sri Dalada Maligawa , Kandy on 21st March 2017.
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
Colonel of the Regiment Maj Gen A Kariyakarawane USP ndu visited 11th Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 03 December 2016 as his first official visit of Bn. After the warm welcome by the Commanding Officer Maj HPDS Gunawarane RSP, the Battalion has awarded a Guard turnout to the Col of the Regt Major General A Kariyakarawane USP ndc. Then the group photo was taken with all officers with the Colonel of the Regiment. Colonels of the Regiment addressed the battalion and appreciated the performances achieved during recent past. He also highlighted the vision and the mission of every soldier to have with their mind and given an aspiration to make the battalion as the best battalion among other 23 battalions. After the troop addressed Commanding officer briefed the duties and responsibilities of the battalion have been performing in their AOR. Centre Commandant Brig WS Ariyasinghe RSP and Regiment Adjutant also attended the event with the Colonel of the Regiment.
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year has become an important national festival for both Sinhala Buddhists and the Tamil Hindus of Sri Lanka. It is unique because it is not celebrated in any other country as a national festival. Viajayabahu Aurudu Festival was held at Regimental ground on 29th April 2017. Col of the Regiment Maj Gen Ajith Kariyakarawane USP ndc grace as the event as the chief guest.
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
VIJAYABAHU MOTOCROSS CONCLUDED WITH VICTORIOUS MEMORIES
The Vijayabahu Motocross - 2017, organized by Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment in collaboration with Sri Lanka Racing Riders Association was held at Vijayabahu Motocross circuit at Boyagane on 02 April 2017.
The event was once again, absolute success, and all spectators enjoyed trilling experiences during the Vijayabahu Motocross 2017 while creating avenues for riders to demonstrate their talents.
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This year National War Hero (Ranaviru) Commemoration Dayâ solemn ceremony of North Western Province was held on 18 June 2017 at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment War Hero Monument, dignified by the presence of Provincial Governor for North Western Province Hon Amara Piyaseeli Rantnayaka and Hon Darmasiri Dasanayaka The Chief Minister North Western Province, Mrs Anoma Fonseka Chairperson Rana Viru Seva Authority,Maj Gen A Kariyakarawana USP ndc ComdSF HQ (KLN) and Col of the Regt- VIRwith participation of religious leaders, provincial officers and military and Police personnel serving in the North Western Province along with700 NOKs of fallen war heroes.
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In accordance with the directions and supervision of Colonel of the Regiment, a Workshop for Battalion 2ICs was successfully conducted from 22 May 2017 to 26 May 2017 at the Regimental Centre VIR to enhance their knowledge on efficient administrative and logistic functioning of battalions. For this Workshop, visiting lecturers from various Regiments/Institutes conducted lectures. The subjects conducted are as follows: Offrs Career Progression Service Writing Social/Mess Etiquettes Army Logistic Procedure Maintenance of Unit accounts Procedures on Retirements, Extensions and Re- engagement Pay and Allowance Trade Mustering Promotion criteria (ORs) Army Ceremonials/Funeral Procedure Dress Regulations Army Welfare Legal Procedure Civil Law Rules of Engagement At the end of the Workshop, Colonel of the Regiment gave away certificates to participant 2 ICs.
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Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah NI(M), Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy, now in Sri Lanka at the invitation of the Navy, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crisanthe De Silva on Monday (12) morning at the Army Headquarters.
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
The direction given by the Comd of the Army and the supervision of the Col of the Regt, The officers training day for the second quarter of 2017 was successfully conducted with the participation of 271 officers at RHQ VIR on 09 June 2017 which was the highest number participated ever in the history of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment. The well-known scholars assisted by sharing their invaluable knowledge and experience throughout the day Which started with the physical training in the morning, sword drill for the officers, Welcome address by the Col of the Regt, lecture on Cyber war fare conducted by major TDT Wijesinghe from 12 SLSC (Cyber Security),Art of Life by Dr. Thushari Welagedara, Group Presentation Battle of Vijithapura by 23 VIR officers, finally Dinerâ Club on China Belt and Road Initiative and Global Implications conducted by prof. Amal Jayawardana.
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
The battalion visit of VIR battalions, deployed in Security Force (East) was conducted on 14th and 15th June 2017 by the Colonel of the Regiment Major General A Kariyakarawana USP ndc. And Admin Inspection was also conducted by Staff Officers of the RHQ VIR. In that 6 VIR 22 VIR and 3 (V) VIR battalions were visited by the Colonel of the Regiment and following events were included for the event.
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