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.
As a goodwill and charity, the Seva Vanitha Branch of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment constructed a complete wash room with an overhead tank and a catch pit to a differently able soldier S/512552 Sgt Disanayake DMTL of 8 VIR by the sponsorship of two philanthropists, Mr. Inoth Fernando and Mr. Viren Fernando (Two brothers of the same family who are pilots in profession) It was coordinated by Colonel Dilupa Bandra RWP RSP USP psc under the patronage of Mrs Avanthi Pilapitiya the president of Seva Vnitha branch of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment.
Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Inter Battalion Athletic Meet commenced on 22 February 2021 at Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre Playground, Boyagane under the patronage of Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General S P K A Pilapitiya RWP RSP USP, who himself has been a keen sportsman. Brigadier K A W N H Bandaranayake, the Commandant of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment graced the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest.
Over 450 athletes, representing 19 Battalions belong to VIR will compete in the three-day long tournament.
Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Hard Ball Cricket Tournament - 2021 concluded on 20 February 2021 evening at 20th (Volunteer) Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Cricket grounds at Akkarayankulam, Kilinochchi, generating a wave of overwhelming enthusiasm while adhering all the guidelines stipulated to prevent the COVID-19 outbreak.
On the far-sighted guidance of Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General S P K A Pilapitiya RWP RSP USP, Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre with the approval of the Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, currently undergoes a series of construction projects, saw simultaneous inauguration of a gigantic task on 11 February 2021 when construction of the new Swimming Pool was ceremonially commenced by utilizing regimental reserve funds with the indelible toil and blessings of all Archers.
Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, following its’ traditions and military formalities with the blessings of the Colonel of the Regiment Major General Sisira Pilapitiya and supervision of the Centre Commandant Brigadier Nalin Bandaranayake, saluted the newly-promoted Senior Officers of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 09 February 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 .
A felicitation ceremony was held to honour the Major General P M R H S K Herath RWP RSP, former Centre Commandant of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment who was promoted to the rank of Major General on 3 February 2021 dating back to 28 January 2021 who is to be retired on 4 February 2021.
On 29 January 2021, revitalizing an age-old military tradition, Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre hosted a farewell dinner by adhering all the safety measures stipulated by the Government and the health authorities to prevent the COVID- 19 pandemic, in honour of the retiring Brigadier P M R H S K Herath RWP RSP, former Centre Commandant of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and outgoing member of the Vijayabahu Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs. Shyama Weerakoon at “The Salute” multifunctional hall, Boyagane, Kurunegala, in which the service was hailed and awarded accolades.
Young officers induction course has been started on 22 January 2021, 13newly commissioned officers from Regular Intake 88 and 88B followed Bachelor of Architecture(01), Bachelor of Computer Science (01), Bachelor of Logistic Management(04), Bachelor of Social Science(02), Management of Technical Science(01), Bachelor of Military Science (03), Bachelor of Social Science (Pakistan) (01) was reported to the Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre after commissioning on last December 2020.
Brigadier K A W N H Bandaranayake USP assumes office as the 15th Centre Commandant of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 19 January 2021 during a brief ceremony at the Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre, Boyagane.
Brigadier Nalin Bandaranayake was born on 19 August 1971 and studied at St. Thomas College, Matale. He was a bright student in the college who amply illustrated his talents and skills in various streams.
