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Director General General Staff Sri Lanka Army Headquarters and Colonel of the Regiment Major General S U M N Manage WWV RWP RSP pscmade a field visit in the Regimental Centre in order to inspect the progress of the ongoing construction work of the Commanding Officers’ accommodation project at Rear Headquarters on 05 June 2022.
VIR troops in order to uplift the standards and facilities provided to Commanding Officers of VIR battalions with the assistance of the Regimental Centre are engaged in the accommodation construction project.

The opening ceremony of newly renovated Archers’ Audio Studio and band troops’ accommodationbuilding for Archers “Ransara” band was held at the Regimental Center premises on 05 June 2022. This can be highlighted as another stride taken by the Regimental Center to improve the quality and capacity of its services and also the welfare of soldiers.The Director General General Staff Sri Lanka Army Headquartersand Colonel of the Regiment Major General Nishantha Manage, The Center Commandant, senior officers, regimental staff and Other Ranks also participated for this event.

Regimental Centre conducted a formal address for recently promoted Brigadiers, Colonels and Lieutenant Colonels of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment presided by Director General General Staff Sri Lanka Army Headquarters and Colonel of the Regiment Major General S U M N Manage WWV RWP RSP psc.

Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, following its’ traditions and military formalities with the blessings of the Director General General Staff Sri Lanka Army Headquarters and Colonel of the Regiment Major General Nishantha Manage and supervision of the Centre Commandant Brigadier Prabath Kodithuwakku, archers saluted the newly promoted Brigadiers, Brigadier T M F Kitchilan RWP RSP and Brigadier B M R J Bandara on 05 June 2022 in a fitting ceremony, held at the VIR Regimental Centre giving pride of place to military formalities while adhering all the health precautions and guidelines stipulated

On 04 June 2022, revitalizing an age-old military tradition, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Centre hosted a Farewell Military Dinner Night while adhering all the safety measures stipulated by the government and the health authorities to prevent the COVID- 19 pandemic, in honour of the retiring Major General K A N NKoswatta RWP RSP ndu and Brigadier G B Liyanage RSP, and outgoing members of the VijayabahuSevaVanitha Branch Mrs. SulochanaKoswatta and Mrs.

Troops of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment during a colourful ceremony, blended with military formalities and ceremonials on 04 June 2022 bade farewell to outgoing Major General K A N N Koswatta RWP RSP ndu.
The proceedings began as the day's protagonist, Major General Nalin Koswatta entered the premises to be saluted at a Guard Turnout in his honour. Senior officers and the regimental staff warmly welcomed the outgoing General in front of the VIR War Heroes' monument and then he paid floral tributes to the VIR War Heroes' monument and PWV monument.

The newly appointed Director General General Staff (DGGS) at Office of Chief of Defence Staff, Major General S R B Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc assumed duties on 03 June 2022 during a brief ceremony at the OCDS.
Amidst the blessing of the noble Triple-Gem, the new DGGS of OCDS signed an official document, signifying the acceptance of the new appointment.
Major General Rohitha Aluvihare has served a number of other senior key appointments in the capacities of operational, administrative and staff across the country since his enlistment to the Army in 1988.

A felicitation ceremony was held at the Regimental Center on 28 May 2022 to honour retiring Brigadier Bandula Liyanage, Center Commandant of the Regimental Center Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock in accordance with military traditions upon his retirement from the Army.
To recognize his retirement, a brief but colourful ceremony was organized at the VIR Regimental Centre, headed by the Center Commadant, Staff Officers and Other Ranks of the Regiment.

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the Colonel of the Regiment and all ranks of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment to pronounce the demise of Major MWNPB Rambukwella on 22 May 2022. .
Major MWNPB Rambukwellawas bornon04November1953 and received his education at Kingswood College Kandy. .

The opening ceremony of newly renovated Tea-House for the other rank soldiers was held at the Regimental Center premises on 25 May 2022. This can be recognized as another step taken by the Regimental Center to improve the welfare of soldiers.The Center Commandant, senior officers, regimental staff and other ranks participated for this event. This notable event was organized by adhering all the health guidelines stipulated by the government to prevent COVID - 19 outbreak.