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19th January 2021 18:40:57 Hours

New 111 Brigade Commander Begins Duties

Colonel Rohitha Rathnayake assumed duties as the new Commander of the 111 Brigade, amid religious blessings at the Headquarters in Doluwa - Gampola on Friday (15).

The newly-appointed Commander of the 111 Brigade of the 11 Division was warmly welcomed by Staff Officers and honoured in a Guard Turnout, presented by 10 Sri Lanka Light Infantry troops. Afterwards Colonel Rohitha Rathnayake placed his signature in an official document to mark his assumption of duties in the presence of a few Senior Officers.

Colonel Rohitha Rathnayake, prior to this new appointment served as the 511 Brigade Commander.

An All Rank tea, planting of a sapling and the formal address to the Officers, and Other Ranks culminated the day’s proceedings. Commanding Officers and Brigade staff were present at the occasion.

Colonel Rohitha Rathnayake succeeds Brigadier Nalin Bandaranaike who has now taken over as the Centre Commandant at VIR Regimental Centre at Boyagane. best shoes | jordan Release Dates