Captain Chandana Ariyasinghe and Miss Dinushika Premathilaka tied nuptial knot at the “Salute” Multifunctional Hall Boyagane, Kurunegala on 21 October 2020. The glittering wedding was adorned with full military customs by adhering all the preventive measures for COVID-19 pandemic.
71st Army Day lies on 10 October 2020 and as a practice formal ceremonies take place at each military establishment, with the guidelines of the Army Headquarters. Following the guidelines an iconic ceremony held with the patronage of Colonel of the Regiment VIR, Major General Sisira Pilapitiya at the Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre, Boyagane, Kurunegala by adhering all the preventive measures for COVID-19 pandemic.
On the far-sighted guidance of Colonel of the Regiment VIR, Brigadier Sisira Pilapitiya, laying asphalt to the Regimental Parade Ground was ceremonially commenced on 30 September 2020 utilizing regimental reserve funds with the indelible toil and blessings of all Archers.
The Leadership and Positive Attitude Training Programme - Phase I, held from 14 September to 03 October 2020 with the patronage of Colonel of the Regiment VIR, Brigadier Sisira Pilapitiya, has been terminated in a grand style at the Salute Multifunctional Hall, Regimental Centre, Boyagane, Kurunegala.
The talent show organized by the graduate trainees of Leadership and Team Building Training Programme - Phase I, staged on 01 October 2020 with the patronage of Colonel of the Regiment VIR, Brigadier Sisira Pilapitiya at the Salute Multifunctional Hall, Regimental Centre, Boyagane, Kurunegala.
This entertainment evening commenced with the gracious presence of Brigadier Sisira Herath, Centre Commandant of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment as the Chief Guest.
A joint team of the 8 Battalion Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and 3 Commando Regiment troops of the 54 Division in Kondachchi, Mannar after apprehension of a suspect on Monday (28) night took a consignment of 946 kgs of turmeric, kept concealed into custody early this morning (29). The value of the stock exceeds Rs 3.7 million.
7 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment troops of the 543 Brigade of the 54 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni apprehended 48 kgs of Kerala Cannabis (Ganja) on intelligence given by 54 Division troops early this morning (26) around 3.30 am when the stock reached the Thawalpadu beach in Mannar.
Army, Navy and Air Force troops throwing their full-weight behind the government's all-out war against narcotics, drugs and smuggling of contraband have in the past few days recovered drugs, turmeric and other contraband from Mannar and elsewhere. Investigations are underway.
7 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) troops of the 54 Division HQ in Mannar apprehended two suspects together with smuggled turmeric during a search at the Mannar Bridge road block this morning (25).
7 VIR troops of the 54 Infantry Division near the Mannar Bridge along Medawachchiya-Mannar road on suspicion stopped a Toyota Dyna lorry and searched the vehicle before the stock of turmeric, worth about Rs 360,000/= was detected.
Brigadier S U M N Manage WWV RWP RSP psc, assumed office as the 27th General Officer Commanding of 53 Division on 15 September 2020 at Inamaluwa, Dambulla. Maj Gen D U Muansinghe (Retd) RWP RSP USP ndc of Vijaayabahu Infantry Regiment previously hold the appointment of GOC of 53 Division from 2002 to 2004.
The orientation training programme for the graduates – Phase I commenced on 14 September 2020 at the Regimental Centre, Boyagane with the participation of 376 graduates belongs to 15 Divisional Secretary areas in Kurunegala District. This programme was announced by the His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, the Commander of the Army have led the initial commitment to progress the 1st phase with leadership and positive attitude enhancement of the newly recruited government servants.
