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RHQ VIR PREMISES ILLUMINATED WITH ATTRACTIVE 'VESAK' LANTERN

On the eve of the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, the most important event for Buddhists its phenomenal significance, VIjayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre produced mammoth and multi-coloured ‘Vesak’ lantern at Regimental premises. Brigadier Sumal Hemarathna, the Centre Commandant of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment switching on the lights in the presence of a few Officers and Other Ranks as dusk fell.

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NEW CENTRE COMMANDANT ASSUMES DUTIES

Brigadier W S N Hemarathna RWP RSP psc assumes office as the 16th Centre Commandant of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 01 May 2021 during a brief ceremony at the Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre, Boyagane, Kurunegala giving pride of place to military customs by adhering all the health precautions and guidelines stipulated to prevent COVID-19 outbreak.

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OUTGOING CENTRE COMMANDANT WAS GIVEN A WARM FAREWELL

Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, blended with its’ traditions and military formalities bade farewell to outgoing Centre Commandant, Brigadier K A W N H Bandaranayake USP on 23.04.2021 (Thursday) in a fitting ceremony, held at the VIR Regimental Centre at Boyagane, Kurunegala, giving pride of place to military customs by adhering all the health precautions and guidelines stipulated to prevent COVID-19 outbreak.

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INTER BATTALION TENNIS TOURNAMENT HELD IN RHQ VIR

Inter Battalion Tennis Tournament 2021 Finals organized by 18 VIR ceremonially commenced with the patronage of Colonel of the Regiment VIR, Major General Sisira Pilapitiya, on 08 April 2021 at Regimental Centre sport complex with the gracious presence of Centre Commandant of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Brigadier Nalin Bandaranayake. 12 battalions competed for the reign of Tennis on 06, 07 and 08 April 2021, following COVID-19 health guidelines by the organizers.

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INTER BATTALION TENNIS TOURNAMENT HELD IN RHQ VIR

Inter Battalion Tennis Tournament 2021 Finals organized by 18 VIR ceremonially commenced with the patronage of Colonel of the Regiment VIR, Major General Sisira Pilapitiya, on 08 April 2021 at Regimental Centre sport complex with the gracious presence of Centre Commandant of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Brigadier Nalin Bandaranayake. 12 battalions competed for the reign of Tennis on 06, 07 and 08 April 2021, following COVID-19 health guidelines by the organizers.

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VIR SEVA VANITHA BRANCH CONDUCTS AN INDIGENOUS MEDICAL CAMPAIGN TO MARK THE 31ST ANNIVERSARY OF VIR

Mrs Avanthi Pilapitiya, Chairperson of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Branch and its members in collaboration with the Institute of Indigenous Medicine University of Colombo, conducted an Indigenous Medical Procedure Camp for the service personnel and civil employees of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and their family members who are in need of medical assistance, at the “Salute” Multifunctional Hall, Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre, Boyagane on 25 March 2021 (Thursday) under the patronage of Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General S

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VIJAYABAHU INFANTRY REGIMENT COMMEMORATES 31ST ANNIVERSARY

Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, one of the most prestigious and battle-hardened fighting units of the Sri Lanka Army, following its’ traditions and military formalities with the blessings of the Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Sisira Pilapitiya, commemorated its 31st anniversary on 22 March 2021 in a fitting ceremony, held at the VIR Regimental Centre at Boyagane, Kurunegala, giving pride of place to military formalities by adhering all the health precautions and guidelines stipulated to prevent COVID-19 outbreak.

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‘PIRITH’ CHANTING & ‘HEEL DAANA’ AT RHQ VIR TO BLESS 31st REGIMENTAL ANNIVERSARY

The all-night ‘Pirith’ chanting, a customary religious feature, organized by the Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre on account of the forthcoming 31st Regimental Day (22 March) got underway on 18 March 2021 (Thursday), evening at the Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre premises by adhering all the guidelines that stipulated to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic. The chanting follows offer of ‘Heel’ Daana (alms) on the following day (19).

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VIR INTER BATTALION ATHLETIC MEET KICKED OFF WITH NEW HOPES

Incorporate Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre and 22nd Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment jointly organized, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Inter Battalion Athletic Meet - 2021, the inspiring sports event of the year that generated enormous enthusiasm among Army sports lovers drew to a close on 24 February 2021 at Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre Playground, Boyagane, amid ceremonials.

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