23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
This year National War Hero (Ranaviru) Commemoration Dayâ solemn ceremony of North Western Province was held on 18 June 2017 at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment War Hero Monument, dignified by the presence of Provincial Governor for North Western Province Hon Amara Piyaseeli Rantnayaka and Hon Darmasiri Dasanayaka The Chief Minister North Western Province, Mrs Anoma Fonseka Chairperson Rana Viru Seva Authority,Maj Gen A Kariyakarawana USP ndc ComdSF HQ (KLN) and Col of the Regt- VIRwith participation of religious leaders, provincial officers and military and Police personnel serving in the North Western Province along with700 NOKs of fallen war heroes.
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
On 06th June 2017 According to the guidance of Mrs Anuja Kariyakarawane the Seva Vanitha Branch of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment organized a special flood relief project for members of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment who have severely affected with the disaster occurred due to bad weather condition in Kaluthera District.
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
In accordance with the directions and supervision of Colonel of the Regiment, a Workshop for Battalion 2ICs was successfully conducted from 22 May 2017 to 26 May 2017 at the Regimental Centre VIR to enhance their knowledge on efficient administrative and logistic functioning of battalions. For this Workshop, visiting lecturers from various Regiments/Institutes conducted lectures. The subjects conducted are as follows: Offrs Career Progression Service Writing Social/Mess Etiquettes Army Logistic Procedure Maintenance of Unit accounts Procedures on Retirements, Extensions and Re- engagement Pay and Allowance Trade Mustering Promotion criteria (ORs) Army Ceremonials/Funeral Procedure Dress Regulations Army Welfare Legal Procedure Civil Law Rules of Engagement At the end of the Workshop, Colonel of the Regiment gave away certificates to participant 2 ICs.
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah NI(M), Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy, now in Sri Lanka at the invitation of the Navy, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crisanthe De Silva on Monday (12) morning at the Army Headquarters.
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
Vijayabahu Seva Vanitha Branch has been organized a donation programme to provide artificial limbs for five soldiers Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment who wounded during the war. To success this event president Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs Anoja Kariyakarawana her guidance and instruction. Artificial limbs donation programme organized with the great contribution of "Api wenuwen Api" organization which has established bySrilankans who are living in Dubai
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
The direction given by the Comd of the Army and the supervision of the Col of the Regt, The officers training day for the second quarter of 2017 was successfully conducted with the participation of 271 officers at RHQ VIR on 09 June 2017 which was the highest number participated ever in the history of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment. The well-known scholars assisted by sharing their invaluable knowledge and experience throughout the day Which started with the physical training in the morning, sword drill for the officers, Welcome address by the Col of the Regt, lecture on Cyber war fare conducted by major TDT Wijesinghe from 12 SLSC (Cyber Security),Art of Life by Dr. Thushari Welagedara, Group Presentation Battle of Vijithapura by 23 VIR officers, finally Dinerâ Club on China Belt and Road Initiative and Global Implications conducted by prof. Amal Jayawardana.
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
The battalion visit of VIR battalions, deployed in Security Force (East) was conducted on 14th and 15th June 2017 by the Colonel of the Regiment Major General A Kariyakarawana USP ndc. And Admin Inspection was also conducted by Staff Officers of the RHQ VIR. In that 6 VIR 22 VIR and 3 (V) VIR battalions were visited by the Colonel of the Regiment and following events were included for the event.
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
23rd January 2018 15:10:21 Hours
