Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne RSP USP nps psc of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery formally assumed duties as the 26th Commander of the Army on 01 August 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
The day's formalities commenced with the newly appointed Commander paying floral tribute to the nation's fallen War Heroes at the National War Heroes' Monument at Battaramulla.
On arrival at the Army Headquarters, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard Turnout and Guard of Honour presented by troops of the Sri Lanka Artillery.
The Army Chief received blessings from members of the Maha Sangha and clergy representing the Catholic, Hindu and Isla...