29th March 2019 17:49:41 Hours
The newly-constructed office complex of the 541 Brigade Headquarters in Kallady, Mannar and the accommodation area cum the facility centre for all ranks in 542 Brigade were vested with the troops during a brief ceremony by Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander, Security Forces - Wanni (SF-W) on Tuesday (26).
The office complex of the 541 Brigade Headquarters was a long-felt need to carry out all official duties and also to operate as a civil-military outlet.
Commander, SF-W unveiled a plaque in the new office complex at the 541 Brigade Headquarters as the Chief Guest after he was warmly welcomed by the Commander, 541 Brigade, Brigadier K.R.K.K.T Bandara. That was followed by a tree planting to mark the opening ceremony and the visit of the Wanni Commander to the complex.
Afterwards, the newly-constructed accommodation area and facility complex in the 542 Brigade Headquarters in Uyilankulam area was vested with troops by Major General Kumudu Perera on the same day attending as the Chief Guest.
Commander, 542 Brigade, Colonel I.H.M.N.R.K Herath welcomed him and troops accorded a Guard Turnout at the entrance. Afterwards, the Chief Guest unveiled a plaque and warmed the newly-constructed accommodation area and the facility complex in the 542 Brigade Headquarters.
Troops of Corps of Engineer Services (CES) carried out both constructions in Kallady and Uyilankulam under the guidance of 541 and 542 Brigade Commanders.
General Officer Commanding, 54 Division, Brigadier W.G.H.S Bandara, Brigadier K.R.K.K.T Bandara and Colonel I.H.M.N.R.K Herath of 541 and 542 Brigades respectively, Brigadier Administration & Quartering, Colonel S.P.A.I.M.B Samarakoon, Colonel General Staff, 54 Division, Colonel W.M.P.W.W.V.R Palamakumbura and several Senior Officers and Officers serving the 54 Division were present with a team of CES personnel who built those constructions.latest Running | Gifts for Runners
