Navy fills vacant CoS post after nearly two years

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The post of Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy was filled yesterday after being vacant for 21 months, with the appointment of Rear Admiral Damayantha Dharamasiriwardane, informed sources said.

Navy Commander Jayanath Colambage had made the appointment of Rear Admiral Dharmasiriwardane who was previously the Director General (Services) of the Sri Lanka Navy.

The post of Chief of Staff of the navy fell vacant after the appointment of retired Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake as the Navy Commander on January 15, 2011

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Janaki Kalansuriya Friday, 02 November 2012 01:20 AM

Another boot-licker?

Nodrog Friday, 02 November 2012 01:32 AM

So did they finally find a 'yes-man' willing to take over the position?

Cdr JS Ruwanpathiran Friday, 02 November 2012 01:54 AM

Congratulations, Sir.

Goda Friday, 02 November 2012 02:51 AM

Good choice. All the Best Damayantha

Marcus Friday, 02 November 2012 07:02 AM

Congratulations from Bangkok ,Damayantha do the neatful

KURA Friday, 02 November 2012 02:57 PM

GOOD SELECTION. CONGRATULATIONS - KURA

Sanadamali Dharmasir Saturday, 03 November 2012 12:57 AM

My congratz Damayantha aiya. I'm really proud of you.

Gamini Ramanayake Saturday, 03 November 2012 06:47 AM

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES SIR

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