Major General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army. The appointment, effective from May 29th, places an officer from the Sri Lanka Artillery in this senior leadership role. Major General Premaratne also serves as the head of the Artillery Regiment. This significant military leadership change was announced by the Sri Lanka Army.
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Major General Nilantha Premaratne Appointed Sri Lanka Army's 69th Chief of Staff
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Major General Nilantha Premaratne is the 69th Army Chief of Staff.
Assumed duties June 1st; previously Deputy Chief of Staff.
He leads the Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment.
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