28th October 2026 13:27:43 Hours
The Commando Regiment Seva Vanitha Branch (CR-SVB) hosted a special appreciation programme on 03 October 2026 to honour children of 1 Commando Regiment personnel who passed the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2026. The programme was held alongside Children’s Day and celebrated the academic achievements of the scholarship achievers.
The event was conducted under the guidance of Major General H. D. L. S. Perera RWP RSP ndc, Commander, SFHQ (West) and Colonel of the Regiment, Commando Regiment, and under the supervision of Mrs Randima Perera, Chairperson of the CR-SVB.
Lieutenant Colonel D. M. W. B. Dissanayaka, Commanding Officer of 1 Commando Regiment, coordinated the programme, with Mrs H. M. S. S. Ranasinghe attending as the Chief Guest.
A total of 22 children attended the event and enjoyed a memorable day with morning refreshments, lunch and evening tea. Each child received an educational gift voucher worth Rs. 15,000/-, generously sponsored by Mr W. S. Botheju and Major P. N. Pathirathne (Retired) RWP RSP.
