Video: Daya Rathnayake assumes duty

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Lieutenant General Daya Rathnayake assumed duties as the 20th army commander of the Sri Lanka army a short while ago.

Major General Krishantha Silva has been appointed the chief of staff of the Sri Lanka Army while Major General Prasad Samarasinghe as commandant of the Volunteer Force Headquarters -Sri Lanka army.

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willows Thursday, 01 August 2013 07:47 AM

Congratulations Gentleman.

SLA Thursday, 01 August 2013 10:26 AM

Yes, you too have no war to fight

Russel Thursday, 01 August 2013 10:44 AM

he done,

kimbula Thursday, 01 August 2013 10:55 AM

ha ha. These days are good for all "Dayas". Congratz.

An admirer Thursday, 01 August 2013 06:29 PM

A real battle hardened officer who thoroughly deserved this post! he has done everything to the country and I am sure he will continue the great work as the Army Commander!
Congratulations and All the best , uncle Daya!

Anima Thursday, 01 August 2013 08:32 PM

Now the time is right. Don't take the government

Krishna Friday, 02 August 2013 01:32 PM

You completed your first duty very smartly.

Ilyas Friday, 02 August 2013 02:46 PM

A thorough Gentleman as I know him,is fit to be to the Post.
Congratulation Sir.

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