RANAVIRU APPAREL

Major General M A D J D Gunathilaka RSP USP, Commandant of Ranaviru Apparel promoted to the rank of Major General after rendering a valuable service to the Sri Lanka Army as well as to the motherland was felicitated at Ranaviru Apparel Yakkala on 13 October 2025.

The Board of Management (BOM) meeting at the Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL) held on 26 August 2025 and chaired by Major General Y A B M YAHAMPATH RWP RSP ndu psc, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Army.

The Commandant of RVAPL, Brigadier M A D J D Gunathilaka RSP USP cordially welcomed the Chairman and all members of the BOM. Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Army laid the foundation cornerstone under the pirith chanting for the ORs accommodation building at RVAPL- yakkala.

The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army and the chairman, Board of Management (BOM) of Ranaviru Apparel, Major General Y A B M Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc made his first Official visit to Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL) factory at Yakkala on 18 July 2025.

The Commandant of RVAPL, Brigadier M A D J D Gunathilaka RSP USP cordially welcomed the Chairman of the BOM. Subsequently, the Commandant of RVAPL delivered a comprehensive briefing about the Organization History, outline functions, productio

The Board of Management (BOM) meeting at the Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL) held on 05 June 2025 and chaired by Major General A H L G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Army.

The Commandant of RVAPL, Brigadier M A D J D Gunathilaka RSP USP cordially welcomed the Chairman and all members of the BOM. Subsequently, the Commandant of RVAPL delivered a comprehensive briefing about the Organization.

Major General M T I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc - Master Gener

The newly-appointed Commandant of Ranaviru Apparel, Brigadier M A D J D Gunathilake RSP USP assumed duties as the 8th Commandant on 09th May 2025 at the Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL) factory at Yakkala.

He was honored by Ranaviru Apparel Troops on arrival in a colorful Guard Turnout in accordance with the military tradition and he was warmly received by Brigadier THDSR Thirimanna USP, Deputy Commandant -RVAPL in the a company of several other Senior Officers.

The newly appointed Commandant

Officers and Other Ranks serving in the “Ranaviru Apparal (RVAPL) Yakkala joined together in their annual trip to Kataragama, a two day pilgrimage a holiday trip held from 28 to 29 August with the blessings of Brigadier M A D J D Gunathilaka RSP USP Commandant – RVAPL.

However, this year annual trip was organized with objectives of developing inter - personal relationships, cohesiveness, team building, organizing skills, motivation and to reduce working stress.

On the first day (28

Officers of Logistics Staff Course (LSC) No. 11 visited Ranaviru Apparel Yakkala on 12 September 2025 to enhance their knowledge about apparel field and to get the practical knowledge of the Logistic issues pertaining to Operations.

The visit commenced with a presentation detailing the structure, history, and growth of Ranaviru Apparel, providing valuable insights into its role within the logistics framework. The Student Officers actively engaged in an interactive session with the Officer at RVAPL,

Col G S M Perera USP assumed duties as Factory Manager (Factory 1) RVAPL at Yakkala during a simple ceremony, held at the Factory premises in Yakkala.

Factory Manager placed his signature in an official document symbolizing the assumption duties.

Officers and other ranks serving at the RVAPL Yakkala factory attended the occasion.

A fire safety awareness and fire safety drill programme was held on 27 June 2025 at Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL) factory at Yakkala. It was conducted under the guidance of Commandant Brigadier M A D J D Gunathilaka RSP USP.

The lecture was delivered by Fireman Mr. Milroy Pathirana - Director of Power Full Technology Company. Officers and Other rankers participated in lectures and practical drills on fire safety, evacuation, and firefighting. The programme aimed to enhance operational skills and promote

On the direction & guidance of Brigadier M A D J D Gunathilaka RSP USP the Commandant of Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL), the Human Resource Department organized an educational session on “Drug Prevention” on 16th June 2025 at Ranaviru Apparel camp premises in Yakkala.

The session was conducted by the Lt Col W A N D Nalin Jayasundara – The District Rehabilitation Officer of the Gampaha District comprised of Mrs Harmani Ariyarathna – The Coordinator, Gampaha District and Officer for Drug Prevention