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30th March 2019 16:24:46 Hours

Major General Vijitha Ravipriya, New Kilinochchi Commander Assumes Office

Major General Vijitha Ravipriya, the newly-appointed Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi assumed office as 13th Commander of the Security Forces - Kilinochchi on Friday (29) amid religious blessings and military formalities.

A Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour, presented to the newly-appointed Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi by the troops of 8 Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment greeted him upon his arrival at the premises.

Thereafter, conduct of religious observances of all four major denominations invoked blessings on the new office before he signed an initial document to signify the acceptance of his new office. Lighting of the customary oil lamp followed and he added memories by planting a sapling at the Headquarter premises.

At the same occasion, the new Commander donated 4 x Solar Panel systems before he shared refreshments with all Officers at the Officers' Mess.

Commander Forward Maintenance Area - Kilinochchi, General Officers Commanding of 65 and 66 Divisions, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks were present during the day’s event.

Meanwhile, the 57 Division Headquarters in Kilinochchi presented arms and honoured the outgoing General Officer Commanding of the 57 Division on Thursday (28). A Guard Turn Out and a Guard of Honour saluted him in accordance with military traditions to mark the relinquishment of his appointment as the General Officer Commanding of the 57 Division amid a representative gathering of senior Officers.

3 Gajaba Regiment troops serving under the 57 Division greeted the outgoing General Officer Commanding on arrival and the outgoing General Officer Commanding attended an All Rank tea arrangement at the Utility Building after the Guard of Honour. All Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks attended the event. affiliate tracking url | Nike Shoes, Sneakers & Accessories