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The flagship motor racing event of the Army's Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR), 'Vijayabahu Motorcross - 2018' hand in hand with the Sri Lanka Racing Riders Association will kick off along VIR tracks in Boyagane, Kurunegala for the 16th consecutive year on 17 June with more than 80 famed competitors, including foreign riders, so said Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana, Colonel of the Regiment, VIR during the first Media briefing regarding the event, held at Colombo Mirage hotel on Friday (25).

Elegantly-dressed members of the Army, Navy and Air Force in conformity with practising Parliamentary traditions had the distinguished honour of presenting a presidential Guard of Honour to HE the President Maithripala Sirisena this afternoon (8) during the ceremonial opening of the 2nd session of the eighth Parliament at Battaramulla, Sri Jayewardenepura Parliament complex.

Colonel of the Regiment, VIR Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana first official visit was held today (27.04.2018) after the assumed duties as a Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army.

Upon his arrival at the VIR Regimental Headquarters, a Guard Turnout greeted him and after the VIR Regimental Centre Commandant warmly received him.

Then, the colonel of the regiment, VIR laid the floral wreath at the foot of the fallen war heroes to the Ranaviru Monument.

Later on, he was ushered to the main area to receive military honours in the Guard of Honour.

Chiththa Vishuddi Foundation - The Kurunegala Branch and the Buddhist TV channel, third phase of the Dharmadasana series was held on the 22nd of April at 3.30 pm at the 'The Salute' Banquet Hall at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment.
The Most Venerable Ududumbara Kashyapa Thera conducted the Dharmadasana and it was held from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
At 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm, the Ven. Ududumbara Sobhitha Thero and Ven. Ududumbara Kashyapa Thero held a Dharma Discussion.

Chiththa Vishuddi Foundation - The Kurunegala Branch and the Buddhist TV channel, third phase of the Dharmadasana series was held on the 22nd of April at 3.30 pm at the 'The Salute' Banquet Hall at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment.

The Most Venerable Ududumbara Kashyapa Thera conducted the Dharmadasana and it was held from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR), the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) assumed office on Monday (16).
He signed an official document symbolizing the assumption of office during the simple ceremony, amid Buddhist religious observances.
Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana, prior to this new appointment served as the Commander, Security Forces – Killinochchi.
Several senior officers attended the event.
The brief profile of Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana is as follows;

2018 New Year Festival of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was held on 07.04.2018 at the VIR premises, Boyagane on the directions of the Colonel of the Regiment Major General A Kariyakarawana VIR.
Colonel of the Regiment VIR Major General A Kariyakarawana, Mrs Anuja Kariyakarawana, Chairperson, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Unit and Along with Other Gust was warmly welcomedIn a Sinhala and Hindu customary way.

Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayak visited at the VIR Headquarter at Boyagane, Kurunegalaon March 24, 2018as the second time,In Parallel to the 28th anniversary of Vijayabahu Infantry Regimentwith the invitation of Colonel of the Regiment, VIR Major General AjithKariyakarawana.

Troops of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) commemorated its 28th Anniversary at Regimental Headquarters, Boyagane on 22 March 2018 under supervision of Major Genarel A kariyakarawana.

On arrival at the Headquarters premises,The Colonel of the Regiment VIR gave a floral tribute to the Ranaviru Monument at the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and later he received a Guard Turnout, andceremonial parade.

During the programme, the Colonel of the Regiment VIR planted a tree sapling at the Headquarters premises.

Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was visited by Officer Cadets under training at Diyatalawa Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) (Intakes-85,86) at Friday (9) during the field visit as a part of their familiarization component in the curriculum.

The Vijayabahu Infantry RegimentCenter Commandant, Brigadier W S Ariyasinghe, together with Staff Officers at the Regimental Centre, VIR welcomed those visiting Cadet Officers and Officer Instructors to the RHQ premises.