The Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Rohitha Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc, made his maiden visit to the Battalions of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment deployed under Security Forces (Wanni) and Security Forces (Jaffna) areas on 24 and 25 February 2024 respectively.
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.
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.
Lieutenant Colonel P M I M Pathiraja RWP RSP assumed the office as the 4th Staff Officer 1 (Veteran Affairs) of Regimental Centre Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 18 January 2024 during a brief ceremony at the VIR Regimental Headquarters, Boyagane, Kurunegala.
Lieutenant Colonel WMMWBHG Pitawala RSP USP assumed the office as the 14th Staff Officer 1 (Administration) of Regimental Centre Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 17 January 2024 during a brief ceremony at the VIR Regimental Headquarters, Boyagane, Kurunegala.
Amidst formal military formalities, Colonel of the Regiment of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Rohitha Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc assumed office as the 18th Commander of Security Force (Central) on 10 January 2023.
Placing his signature in an official document at the auspicious minute amid religious blessings, he symbolized the acceptance of his new appointment. Prior to this new office, Major General Rohitha Aluvihare served as the Adjutant General of the Army Headquarters.
Colonel H P D S Gunawardane RSP assumed the office as the 14th Deputy Centre Commandant of Regimental Centre Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 22 December 2023 during a brief ceremony at the VIR Regimental Headquarters, Boyagane, Kurunegala.
Colonel Sanjeewa Gunawardane was enlisted to Sri Lanka Army Regular Force on 27 October 1994 and followed the basic military training as an Officer Cadet with Intake PMA 8. After completion of training successfully he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 11 April 1995 and posted to the 5th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel A B S Athukorala RWP assumed office as the 8th Staff Officer I (Logistics) of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 18 December 2023 during a brief ceremony held at the Regimental Headquarters, Boyagane, Kurunegala.
Lieutenant Colonel Buddhika Athukorala was enlisted to Sri Lanka Army Regular Force on 04 July 1998 and followed the basic military training as an Officer Cadet with Intake 48. After a successful training he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 17 June 2000 and posted to the 5th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment.
The Vijaybahu Infantry Regiment bade formal farewell to the retiring Brigadier P N S J Fernando USP upon completion of more than 32 years of valuable service to the organization in a fitting ceremony which took place on 17 December 2023.
Accordingly, outgoing Brigadier Jude Fernando 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 of the Regimental Centre.
Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, following its’ traditions and military formalities with the blessings of the Adjutant General of Sri Lanka Army 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 B D R Budagoda USP, Brigadier K A D C R Kannangara RSP and Brigadier L J M C P Jayasundara KSP on 17 December 2023 in a fitting ceremony, held at the VIR Regimental Centre, Boyagane.
