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OFFICERS` TRAINING DAY FOR SECOND QUARTER OF 2024 CONDUCTED AT RHQ VIR

Under the patronage of the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Rohitha Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc, the Officers’ Training Day for the second quarter of the year 2024 was successfully held at the Regimental Centre, the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 26 June 2024 with the participation of more than 100 officers.

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THE NEWLY APPOINTED CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE SRI LANKA ARMY FELICITATED AT THE VIJAYABAHU INFANTRY REGIMENT

A colourful felicitation ceremony was held on Friday, 28 June 2024 at the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment to salute the newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army Major General Rohitha Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc at the Regimental Centre, Boyagane. The ceremony follows the military traditions, customs and ethics bringing the pride and honour to the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment.

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NEWLY PROMOTED BRIGADIERS HONOURED IN A FELICITATION CEREMONY

Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, following its’ traditions and military formalities with the blessings of the Commander Security Forces Central and Colonel of the Regiment of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Rohitha Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc and supervision of the Centre Commandant, saluted the newly promoted Brigadier M L D S Molligoda USP psc, Brigadier B Y C Fernando RWP USP, Brigadier M J Ubeysekara RSP psc and Brigadier K H Perera RSP on 13 June 2024 in a fitting ceremony, held at the VIR Regimental Centre, Boyagane.

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VIR BIDS FAREWELL TO RETIRING BRIGADIER

The Vijaybahu Infantry Regiment bade formal farewell to the retiring Brigadier S C Ekanayaka RSP upon completion of 35 years of valuable service to the organization in a fitting ceremony which took place on 13 June 2024.
Accordingly, outgoing Brigadier Shiron Ekanayaka 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.

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THE VIJAYABAHU MOTOCROSS - 2024 WAS SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED

The Vijayabahu Motocross - 2024, organized by the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment in collaboration with Sri Lanka Racing Riders Association was held at Vijayabahu Motocross circuit at Boyagane on 31 March 2024. The event which was held after four years was an absolute success, and all spectators enjoyed thrilling experiences during the Vijayabahu Motocross - 2024 while creating avenues for riders to demonstrate their talents.

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OFFICERS` TRAINING DAY 1/2024 CONDUCTED AT RHQ VIR

Under the patronage of the Commander Security Force Central and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Rohitha Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc, the Officers’ Training Day for the first quarter of the year 2024 was successfully held at the Regimental Centre, the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 14 March 2024 with the participation of more than 100 officers.

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15th SLFPC CONTINGENT IN UNIFIL SALUTES THE COMMANDER OF THE ARMY PRIOR TO DEPATURE

The 15th Contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company in the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) presented a ceremonial salute to Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General H L V M Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, afore their departure to take over peacekeeping duties on 01 March 2024 at the Regimental Centre, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Boyagane, Kurunegala.

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VIR SEVA VANITHA BRANCH MONTHLY MEETING - 2024

The Monthly Meeting of the VIR Seva Vanitha Branch was held on 23 February 2024 under the patronage of the Commander Security Force Central and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Rohitha Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc at "The Salute" Multifunctional Hall, Boyagane, Kurunegala. The meeting was presided by the President of the VIR Seva Vanitha Branch, Mrs. Thushara Yatiwawala Aluvihare and was attended by Seva Vanitha Branch Executive Committee and members.

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ENSHRINING OF OMNISCIENT SACRED RELICS FOR THE NEWLY BUILT STUPA

Under the direction of the Commander Security Force Central and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Rohitha Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc, a blissful ceremony was held at the temple premises of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment to enshrine omniscient Sacred Relics for the newly built Pagoda amidst religious observances on 18 January 2024.

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