regimental

The Vijaybahu Infantry Regiment bade formal farewell to the retiring Brigadier D K Aludeniya RWP upon completion of 35 years of valuable service to the organization in a fitting ceremony which took place on 27 April 2025.
Accordingly, outgoing Brigadier Dhananjaya Aludeniya was accorded a ceremonial Guard Turnout and a ceremonial Parade in appreciation of his service to the regiment, where he addressed all the troops and extended his thanks to all members.

A new workshop inclusive of all fundamental facilities and instruments which was constructed for the benefit of construction team of the Regimental Centre, the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was declared open by the Commander, Security Forces – Central and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP during a brief ceremony on 27 April 2025.

While uplifting the living standard and welfare of the soldiers, Construction of a new Kitchen for Oher Ranks of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was initiated under the directions of the Commander, Security Forces – Central and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP on 27 April 2025.

Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, following its’ traditions and military formalities with the blessings of the Commander, Security Forces – Central and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP and supervision of the Centre Commandant, saluted the newly promoted Major General B M R J Bandara, Brigadier S M C A S Samarathunga RSP and Brigadier K M U P Kalupahana USP psc on 27 April 2025 in a fitting ceremony, held at the VIR Regimental Centre, Boyagane.

Under the patronage of the Commander, Security Forces Head Quater (Central) and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP, the Officers’ Training Day for the first quarter of the year 2025 was successfully held at the Regimental Centre, the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 04 April 2025.

Showcasing glamour and pride on a grand scale, as one of the most prestigious fighting regiments of the Sri Lanka Army, the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment recently celebrated its 35th anniversary with colourful and vibrant ceremony held at the Regimental Centre, Boyagane, in the presence of regimental council members, senior officers, officers and other ranks.

Under the patronage of the Commander Security Force (Central) and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP, the SNCOs’ Training Day for the first quarter of the year 2025 was successfully held at the Regimental Centre, the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, on 25 February 2025.

Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, following its’ traditions and military formalities with the blessings of the Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General KAWNH Bandaranayake USP and supervision of the Centre Commandant, saluted the newly promoted Major General PS Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc, Director of the Directorate of Plans on 07 February 2025 in a fitting ceremony, held at the VIR Regimental Centre, Boyagane.

The Vijaybahu Infantry Regiment bade formal farewell to the retiring Brigadier P A D T U Perera upon completion of 35 years of valuable service to the organization in a fitting ceremony which took place on 24 Jan 2025.
Accordingly, outgoing Brigadier Tanilka Perera was accorded a ceremonial Guard Turnout and a ceremonial Parade in appreciation of his service to the regiment, where he addressed all the troops and extended his thanks to all members.

S/517602 Sgt Sageeth Kumara KKM of 7 Battalion, The Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment has completed Platoon Commander Course Ser No – 286 from 06 Nov 2024 to 07 Jan 2025 in India and he has been awarded the distinguished comment out of 24 foreign SNCO’S by the Infantry School Belagavi - India, recognizing his outstanding contributions to course. He is a outstanding and motivated SGT. He has displayed high standards of tactical acumen during the course. His clear workable solutions to tactical problems highlighted his commitment and determination to perform the task given.