Brigadier Chandana Wickramasinghe RWP RSP psc MA (IR) of Gajaba Regiment assumed duties as the 17th Director of Media cum new Military Spokesman on Tuesday at the Army Headquarters in Sri Jayewardenepura.
Amid ‘Pirith’ chanting of members of the Maha Sangha, the new Director Media signified the acceptance of his office at the auspicious minute after leaving his signature for an official document. A brief oration (Anushasana), delivered by a participating monk invoked blessings on the new office of Brigadier Chandana Wickramasinghe. Offer of ‘Pirikara’ to members of the Maha Sangha and posing for group photos culminated the brief ceremony.
The outgoing Director General Media, Major General Sumith Atapattu, Media Advisor, Mr Sisira Wijesinghe, Colonel Media Vijitha Hettiarchchi, Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks were present during the brief ceremony.