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VIR SUPPLIED 'COPPARA' TO ILLUMINATE 'SRI DALADA PERHERA' FOR 7th CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Paying obeisance to the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of Tooth) in Kandy and the conduct of the forthcoming annual Sri Dalada Perahera festival in a few days, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment troops donated more than five tons of dried coconut (Coppara) for the 7th consecutive year for illumination of the Perahera on 15.07.2020 while adhering to age-old traditions of ancient royalties.

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COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT OF VIR CONDUCTED HIS INAUGURAL TROOP ADDRESS

Colonel of the Regiment of VIR Brigadier S P K A Pilapitiya RWP RSP USP conducted his inaugural troop address on 23 May 2020 at the “Salute” multifunctional hall at the Regimental Centre, Boyagane Kurunegala.
After the troops address, Colonel of the Regiment attended for the all ranks tea party arranged at the same location where he shared a few thoughts with the attendees. All these events were arranged by adhering to the safety precautions stipulated to prevent the COVID - 19 virus outbreak.

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NEW VIR COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT ASSUMES DUTIES

Brigadier S P K A Pilapitiya RWP RSP USP assumed office as the 19th Colonel of the Regiment of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) on 17.04.2020 during a brief ceremony at the VIR Regimental Headquarters, Boyagane, Kurunegala.
Amidst religious observances Brigadier Sisira Pilapitiya placed his signature in a formal document, symbolizing the assumption of duties.
After ceremonial formalities Col of the Regiment addressed all the Commanding Officers of VIR battalions through the internet as a video conference. Then he attended for the tree sapling to mark the occasion.

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OUTGOING COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT WAS GIVEN A WARM FAREWELL

Troops of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment during a moving ceremony, blended with military formalities on 15.04.2020 bade farewell to outgoing Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Rohana Ketakumbura. Outgoing Colonel of the Regiment opened a newly constructed water pumping scheme amidst these farewell formalities which has a capacity of 90,000 ltr per day and would supply adequate water to all in the Regimental Headquarter, Boyagane.

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NEW COMMANDING OFFICER ASSUMED DUTIES IN 12th (V) BATTALION THE VIJAYABAHU INFANTRY REGIMENT

Major U L D S Gunasinghe RWP RSP assumed duties as the 10th Commanding Officer of 12th (V) Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 04 April 2020 at the Battalion Headquarters in Elephant Pass, Iyyakkachchi.
After religious rituals, signed a formal document to signify the acceptance of the new appointment and to mark the memorable event.

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OUTGOING BRIG PANANWALA WAS GIVEN A WARM FAREWELL

Troops of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment paid tribute by hosting a Mess Night in appreciation of the outgoing Brigadier P G M V J Pananwala RSP and also the outgoing active member of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Shobha Pananwala on 13.03.2020 at “The Salute” multifunctional hall. Adding memories to the occasion, a memento was also gifted to him as a token of goodwill.

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OUTGOING BRIG NAYAKARATNE WAS GIVEN A WARM FAREWELL

Troops of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment paid tribute by hosting a Mess Night in appreciation of the outgoing Brigadier N M W S B Nayakaratne RSP and also the outgoing active member of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Gayani Nayakaratne at “The Salute” multifunctional hall. Adding memories to the occasion, a memento was also gifted to him as a token of goodwill. President of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Damayanthi Ketakumbura appreciated the services of the outgoing Mrs Gayani Nayakaratne and presented her with a symbolic memento.

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