24 Colonels promoted as Brigadiers

12 August 2014 06:12 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 5 Bookmark

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, has approved the promotion of 24 Army Colonels to the rank of Brigadier.

Those promoted are as follows: Colonels D.S.A. Dehiwatta, H.R.R.P. Gunatilaka, (with effect from June 14) M.A.A.D. Sirinaga, (with effect from Oct. 1) J.A.D.P. Jayatilaka (with effect from Nov. 1), T.J. Liyanaarachchi, W.M.R.B. Walisundara, K.R.W.D.M.S. Bandara, D.S.D. Welikala, M.S.C. Perera, M.D.U.V. Gunatilleka, G.R.M.U.K.K. Jayasinghe, N. Hathurusinghe, H.L.V.M. Liyanage, N.R. Lamahewage, T.J. Kodituwakku, H.P. Ranasinghe, N.P.A. Kuranthilake, C.D. Weerasuriya, S.J.M.A.R. Seneviratne, L.W.H. Gamage, A.N. Amarasekara, N.L.K. Samarasingha, T.D. Weerakoon and A.A.S.P. Tilakarathna (with effect from June 25)

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Damithw Wednesday, 13 August 2014 05:30 AM

Congratulations to our New Brigadiers...Hoping they will serve the nation better...

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Jayantha Jayamanne Wednesday, 13 August 2014 05:43 AM

Good move Mr. President. We must strengthen our Army and fight against the Liars (Tamil Extremist - TNA).

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Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 13 August 2014 05:46 AM

Yes, we should increase the strength of our Army and plant in Jaffna and irredicate LTTE remaining terrorist. Good move... go a head.

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Empulze Wednesday, 13 August 2014 01:43 PM

What is the real impact of promoting them Tax free vehicles 5-6 vehicles escorting them on roads creating chaos to the general public eat away more of our taxes and burden on the public And once they retire make sure give a high rank chair as governor or Ambassador via DM Android App

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GKA Wednesday, 13 August 2014 08:42 AM

They deserve more for the sacrifices and commitment.

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