The newly-appointed Commandant at Ampara Combat Training School (CTS), Brigadier A.C Lamahewa assumed duties as the 40th Commandant on Friday (27) during a brief ceremony at the CTS premises.

On his arrival, he was greeted to a Guard Turnout before he was honoured in a ceremonial parade by the CTS troops.

Amid religious blessings, he afterwards left his signature for an official document and symbolized the acceptance of his new office.

Memories were also added by him planting a Mango sapling before he addressed the troops.

Lieutenant Colonel W.A.K.T Perera, Commanding Officer, CTS, Officers and Other Ranks in the CTS were associated with the occasion. |