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Major General K V N P Premaratne RSP USP nps psc Officially Takes Over as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army
2026-06-02Major General K V N P Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, the Colonel Commandant of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery, officially assumed duties as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army on 01 June 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
The formal assumption of duties ceremony commenced with religious observances, followed by the lighting of the traditional oil lamp. As a symbolic gesture of accepting the responsibilities of the appointment, Major General K V N P Premaratne RSP USP nps psc placed his signature on an official document, marking the commencement of his tenure as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army. Senior Officers, the staff of the Chief of Staff’s Office, and Senior Officers of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery were present to witness the occasion.
The appointment of Major General K V N P Premaratne RSP USP nps psc to this prestigious position reflects his exemplary leadership, professionalism and distinguished service to the Sri Lanka Army throughout his illustrious military career. The entire Gunners' Family take great pride in this remarkable achievement of their Colonel Commandant and extend their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for a successful tenure as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army.
Maj Gen KVNP Premaratne RSP USP nps psc
Brig D M P U Dissanayake RSP USP IG
Brig L A R Gunaratne RSP USP IG
Col TN Thilakewardana RSP IG
Maj WGTM Perera psc SLA
WO I HW Premarathna
Seva Vanitha Branch
Mrs. Vindya Premaratne
The Colonel Commandant,
and All Ranks
of
Regiment of Artillery
Congratulates
the following Gunner Officer
on his birthday
Brig WSAB Dharmaratne RSP USP psc IG
0766907339
Lt Gihan Pasindu SLA
0762533616
03 December 2025
