In commemoration of Childrens’ Day, a special programme for children on par with forthcoming 74th Army Day was held on 01 October 2023 at ‘The Salute’ Multifunctional Hall of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, under the distinguished patronage of the President of Sri Lanka Army Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Janaki Liyanage.
Mrs Himali Pussella, the President of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Branch and its members made a visit to the wellness resorts of the Sri Lanka Army, under the patronage of the Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) and Colonel of the Regiment of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General DMKDB Pussella RWP RSP. As per this initiative, the visit to the Abhimansala I (Anuradhapura), was conducted on 23 September 2023.
Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, following its’ traditions and military formalities with the blessings of the Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General DMKDB Pussella RWP RSP and supervision of the Centre Commandant, saluted the newly promoted Major General KAWNH Bandaranayake USP and Brigadier KLI Karunanayaka RWP RSP on 22 September 2023 in a fitting ceremony, held at the VIR Regimental Centre, Boyagane.
Construction of a new Pagoda for the temple premises of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was initiated under the directions of the Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) and Colonel of the Regiment of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General DMKDB Pussella RWP RSP on 13 September 2023.
Madam Himali Pussella, the new President of the VIR Seva Vanitha Branch assumed office during a brief ceremony held at President’s Office of Seva Vanitha Branch at Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre, Boyagane, Kurunegala on 23 August 2023.
On arrival, Madam Himali Pussella was received by Madam Chrishi Gunathilake, Hon. Secretary, VIR Seva Vanitha Branch. Later on, amidst religious observances, Madam Himali Pussella placed her signature in an official document signifying the acceptance of the office.
The Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment ceremonially welcomed its 21st Colonel of the Regiment, Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP on 23 August 2023, in a brief ceremony held at the Regimental Centre Boyagane, Kurunegala in the presence of Regimental council members, Senior Officers, Commanding Officers, other officers and Regimental Sergeant Majors, all Senior Non-commissioned Officers, Non-commissioned officers, Other Ranks and civil servants.
A new prefabricated accommodation building inclusive of all fundamental facilities which was constructed for the benefit of Other Ranks of the Regimental Centre, the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was declared open by the Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) and Colonel of the Regiment of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General S U M N Manage WWV RWP RSP psc during a brief ceremony on 08 August 2023.
The Centre Commandant of the Regimental Centre Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Senior Officers, Regimental Staff and Other Ranks also participated in the ceremony.
The Officers’ Training Day for the second quarter of the year 2023 was successfully held at the Regimental Centre, the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 04 August 2023 with the participation of more than 200 officers including several council members and a few other senior officers of the regiment.
The gallant memory of 131 Officers and 2864 Other Ranks of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment who made supreme sacrifices during three decades of protracted civil war was revitalized by commemorating them at the Vijayabahu War Heroes' Monument at the Regimental Centre, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 10 July 2023.
The 12th Annual General Meeting of Ex-Servicemen Association of The Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was held at The Salute Multifunctional Hall on 10 June 2023, with the patronage of Major General R V Samaratunga (retd) RWP RSP and Commandant Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force and Colonel of the Regiment of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General S U M N Manage WWV RWP RSP psc as the Chief Guest.
