Video: New Commander assumes duties

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Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake assumed duties as the 20th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army today. With a 33 year service with the Army and known as a battle hardened officer, he was commissioned as an officer attached to the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regiment. He was given a guard of honour today at a military parade held at the CH&FC grounds. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

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Sean S Thursday, 01 August 2013 10:19 AM

Is this the same 'Daya Ratnayake who captained the army rugger team which won the knockout tournament beating CH & FC (Army was coached by Ajith abeyratne at that time)

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willows Thursday, 01 August 2013 10:29 AM

congratulations Sir, very well deserved .

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Russel Thursday, 01 August 2013 10:40 AM

follow the former commander Gen, sarath Fonseka, but dont come to politics, good luck sir.

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Jim Kuru Thursday, 01 August 2013 10:44 AM

Good luck And GOd's Blessing for your new Appointment. Hope you do a better job than previous Commender.JJ

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Jagath Thursday, 01 August 2013 10:51 AM

Ai rajathumata namenna dannawa da hodata?

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anura Thursday, 01 August 2013 11:05 AM

congratulations sir suba anagatayak

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