177 Army Officers including Brigadier Priyanka Fernando promoted

19 May 2020 11:57 am - 9 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

A total of 177 Army Officers including former Defence Attaché at Sri Lankan High Commission in London Brigadier Priyanka Fernando have been promoted to their next ranks by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa coinciding with 11th National War Heroes Commemoration, the Army said.

Accordingly, five Brigadiers, 4 Colonels of Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, 39 Majors, 69 Captains and 60 Second Lieutenants were promoted to their next ranks with the concurrence of the Ministry of Defence and recommendations of the Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army Shavendra Silva.

This is one of the largest segments of promotions, made in recent times.

The promoted Major Generals were; A.P.I Fernando, C.U Marasinghe , T.J Kodithuwakku, H.P Ranasinghe and C.D Weerasuriya.

Colonels S.N Samarawickrama, H.M.N.B Herath, N.G.S Thilakarathne and K.N Perera were promoted to the rank of Brigadier.

Earlier, the Army said that a record of 14,617 other ranks of Sri Lanka Army would also be promoted in view of the National War Heroes’ Day.

Army said that Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva was the driving-force behind the project to initiate the move to long-awaited promotions.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Flowers, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,News, Courier/Delivery, Food Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka.

Comments - 9

Dr Sudath Gunasekara Tuesday, 19 May 2020 09:27 PM

An excellent and timely move by the President. I congratulate all promotees., more particularly the brave young Priyankara whom I adore who is destined to be a shining star in our Army in future,

jayt Tuesday, 19 May 2020 09:33 PM

Supported by British and Jews

silva Tuesday, 19 May 2020 09:57 PM

OMG total ignorance to international community

Malle Pol Tuesday, 19 May 2020 11:43 PM

Yeah let’s spend all borrowed money on military and establish a dictatorship. All civilian matters are handled by military personnel with defence secretary giving out useless statements everyday. People are hungry.

Siva Pandit Wednesday, 20 May 2020 01:00 AM

Why not promote all Army personal as Brigadiors

Ex.Air Force Rienzie Wannithantri Missouri USA Wednesday, 20 May 2020 01:00 AM

Congratulation's for a bright future. "THE THREE SERVICES ARE THE BACKBONE OF SRI LANKA"

Buddhist Wednesday, 20 May 2020 03:31 AM

During Election times acting illegally appears to be the style of Rajapakses.

Ravi Wednesday, 20 May 2020 10:20 AM

HE shouldn't have promoted Brig. Priyanka at this time. This shows his callus disregard to unethical behavior of a top diplomatic official in public.

dara Thursday, 21 May 2020 07:39 PM

Thanks to diaspora Maj.Gen. Priyanka become famous and promoted,

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

177 Army Officers including Brigadier Priyanka Fernando promoted

Comments - 9

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

Porn and Nudes: Delving into Cyber Exploitation in Sri Lanka

People at a loss as.... COVID vaccination programme hits a snag

42 trees felled; Ambagamuwa PS Chairman - a law unto himself ! Unjust enrichment via natural resources

The Man Behind Moves to Form the “BJP” in Sri Lanka

Is it a giant leap backwards in the name of patriarchy?

DIG Bimshani talks about patriarchal beliefs and perceptions towards women

Ecocide – Another pandemic in disguise

Most Viewed in News

Sri Lanka loosing control of vaccination programme?

The Man Behind Moves to Form the “BJP” in Sri Lanka

Eminent Buddhist monks urge Prez to take action against Ali Sabry

People urged to stay away from tourists

18 countries pledge to speak on behalf of SL at UNHRC

Six centres in Colombo as vaccinations roll out into public

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Pakistani PM meets President Rajapaksa

Saliya Pieris PC elected BASL president with a massive margin

Major clusters in the country on diminishing stage, says Health Ministry

Prisons Department introduces Pre-Book Visit

MIRROR CRICKET

Upul Tharanga retires from International cricket

Vaas resigns 3 days after being appointed Sri Lanka’s bowling coach

Dasun Shanaka new T20 skipper

Chaminda Vaas new fast bowling coach

Trinity pile on the runs against St. Servatius’

Bandula Warnapura to contest SLC elections

Upul Tharanga retires

T20I captain Dasun Shanaka misses team departure over visa issue