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Sri Lanka Army

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14th September 2016 18:19:34 Hours

New Director Training Assumes Duties

Brigadier G Vijitha Ravipriya, the newly-appointed Director Training of the Army assumed office during a simple ceremony on Monday (12). He succeeded Major General Aruna Jayasekara.

Upon arrival at his office, Brigadier Ravipriya made offerings to the Buddha and attended a blessing ceremony, performed by a few Buddhist monks who had been invited to the occasion.

As ‘Seth Pirith’ chanting continued, the new Director Training formally placed his signature for an official document and signified the acceptance of the new office.

Several senior officers in the Directorate were present at the occasion.