Troops of Alawwa Factory serving under the Ranaviru Apparel (RVAPL) Headquarters at Yakkala celebrated its 4th anniversary with series of events at the camp premises in Alawwa under the supervision of Lieutenant Colonel Chaminda Thibbotuge , Factory Manager of Alawwa and on instructions of Brigadier Senaka Dassanayake , Commandant – RVAPL, on a grand scale during January 18 - 19.

On 18 January , an all- night Pririth Chanting was organized at the factory premises to bless all members including differently able troops serving the RVAPL and the Army as well as transfer merits to fallen War Heroes followed by a alms giving ceremony on the next day morning.

Meanwhile, during the inauguration of second day programme, the Factory Manager was warmly welcomed by key appointment holders of Alawwa Factory on arrival at the camp premise. On the same occasion, a Guard Turnout presented by the troops of Alawwa factory saluted Lieutenant Colonel Chaminda Thibbotuge, Factory Manager of Alawwa in accordance with military traditions.

Afterwards, a planting of a tree sapling at the camp premises, all rank tea and a troop address followed by an all rank lunch culminated the day's programme.

Senior officers, including Brigadier Senaka Dassanayake, Commandant – RVAPL and Brigadier Kapila Ranaweera, Deputy Commandant – RVAPL, Other Ranks and members of the civil staff participated in the anniversary formalities.

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