10th April 2025 13:19:39 Hours
Troops of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC), along with their family members, celebrated the Sinhala and Tamil New Year on 04 April 2025 at the Regimental Centre, Borella.
Major General H.H.K.S.S. Hewage RWP RSP USP rcds psc, Colonel Commandant of the SLAWC and Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College, together with Mrs Sachetha Hewage, Chairperson of the SLAWC Seva Vanitha Branch, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
The event featured a variety of traditional and entertaining games such as tug of war, fancy dress, placing the eye on the elephant and the selection of the Avurudu Kumari.
Meanwhile, the troops of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) conducted a 'Bakmaha Ulela' at the SLSR Regimental Centre, celebrating the Sinhala and Tamil New Year together with all Officers, Other Ranks, civil employees and their families on 6 April 2025.
Major General J.K.R Jayakody RWP USP, General Officer Commanding of the 58 Infantry Division and Colonel of the Regiment of SLSR, along with Mrs. Idunil Jayakody, the Chairperson of the SLSR Seva Vanitha Branch, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
