10th January 2021 17:30:47 Hours
Major General Hemantha Bandara, Colonel of the Regiment of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) and General Officer Commanding 12 Division made formal visits to the 12 SLSR HQ in Vellankulam, 15 (Volunteer) SLSR in Vellankulam, Peryawalayankaddu, 16 Battalion of SLSR in Kilinochchi, 7 Battalion of SLSR in Bogaswewa, 21 battalion of SLSR in Omanthai and 17 (Volunteer) Battalion of SLSR in Kompawiththi Kulam during 07-09 January.
When the Colonel of the Regiment arrived at the 12 SLSR, he was warmly welcomed by Lieutenant Colonel T. De Silva, Commanding Officer. Thereafter, a customary Guard Turnout was presented to the visiting Colonel of the Regiment. Subsequently, the Colonel of the Regiment was accompanied to the CO’s Office where the Commanding Officer conducted a formal briefing to the visiting Colonel of the Regiment. Followed by a formal troop address, he planted a sapling and posed for a group photograph. An All Rank tea culminated the day's arrangement. He left memories in the Visitors' Book before his departure.
Later on, he was warmly welcomed by Major M. Attanayake, Commanding Officer of the 15 (V) SLSR upon his arrival there. Accordingly, a Guard Turnout presented at the main entrance greeted him on his arrival. A group photograph followed a formal briefing, troop address, planting of a sapling and a visit inside the camp premises, highlights of the itinerary. Afterwards, he left some complimentary remarks in the Visitors' Book.
Similarly, Major General Hemantha Bandara made his official visits to the 16 SLSR in Kilinochchi, 4 SLSR camp, 9 SLSR camp and 6 SLSR camp where he was warmly welcomed by respective Commanding Officers.
The Commanding Officer, 16 SLSR Major S Sooriya Bandara welcomed him after a formal Guard Turnout and presented a briefing. The visiting Colonel of the Regiment addressed all Officers and Other Ranks of the 16 SLSR before he planted a sapling to mark his first official visit to the Battalion.
Likewise, he visited 4th Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (4 SLSR) in Nelliady, 6th Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment in Paranthan and 9th Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment in Puthukkudiyiruppu on Tuesday (05).
The customary Guard Turnout, formal briefs and sapling planting dominated the agenda. Afterwards, the visiting Colonel of the Regiment was warmly welcomed by Lieutenant Colonel Lalith Epa, Commanding Officer of the 9 SLSR upon his arrival there. Accordingly, a Guard Turnout presented at the main entrance greeted him on his arrival.
A group photograph followed a formal briefing, troop address, planting of a sapling and a visit inside the camp premises, earmarked as highlights of the itinerary. Afterwards, he left some complimentary remarks in the Visitors' Book.
Meanwhile, Major General Hemantha Bandara made his first official visit to the 6 SLSR. The Colonel of the Regiment arrived at the 6 SLSR in Parantan and was warmly welcomed by the Commanding Officer Major R Muhandiram. A formal Guard Turnout was presented to the visiting Colonel of the Regiment.
Commanding Officer conducted a presentation on operational and administrative matters of the battalion. Colonel of the Regiment addressed all Officers and Other Ranks of the 6 SLSR troops. The Colonel of the Regiment planted a sapling to mark his first official visit to the Battalion.
Likewise, Major General Hemantha Bandara visited the 14 Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (14 SLSR) in Puthukkudiyiruppu, 24 Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment in Alampil (24 SLSR) and 5 (Volunteer) Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (5 V SLSR) in Andankulam on Wednesday (06).
Major Athula Doraarachchi, Commanding Officer 14 SLSR, Lieutenant Colonel R Rodrigo, Commanding Officer 24 Battalion of SLSR and Major R Athauda, Commanding Officer - 5 SLSR in respective camps welcomed the visiting Colonel of the Regiment. Formal Guard Turnouts greeted him before formalities such as troop address, tree planting, group photo taking, etc took place in all three locations. spy offers | Sneakers
