Vikum Liyanage assumes office as new Army Chief

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A formal ceremony was held at the Army Headquarters this morning as Lt. General Vikum Liyanage assumed duties as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. A Guard Turnout, presented by Gajaba Regiment troops saluted him in accordance with military traditions. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

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Vikum Liyanage assumes office as new Army Chief

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