Army Commander promoted

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Army Commander Lieutenant General Crishantha de Silva has been promoted to the rank of General and is to be appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff.

Defence Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi said the announcement of the appointment is to be made tomorrow.

Lieutenant General Silva would be appointed as CDS following the retirement of Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke on June 15. (Darshana Sanjeewa)

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Scooby Doo Wednesday, 28 June 2017 08:18 AM

So, another General. Hope the Generals will not start a war!!?

yahiya Wednesday, 28 June 2017 09:05 AM

Appoint the new commander with the interest of Gen. Sarath Fonseka.

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