Gajaba Regiment to be awarded Presidential Colours today

COLOMBO: The Gajaba Regiment, a prestigious infantry regiment of the Sri Lanka Army which has effectively contributed to the successful operations to establish peace in the North and East during the past two and half decades, will be awarded Presidential Colours today. The ceremony will be held this evening at the Army Headquarters with the participation of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Late Major General Wijeya Wimalaratne founded the Gajaba Regiment on October 14, 1983 which was first established in Saliyapura, Anuradhapura. The Regiment now consists of 7 Regular Units and five Volunteer Units.