Saturday, August 24, 2019 - 01:00
The term of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne has been extended till December 31, 2019, by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Maithripala Sirisena.
Admiral Wijegunaratne was due to retire on August 22, 2019, on completion of his first tenure of two years as the CDS as per CDS Act No. 35 of 2009.
He was the Navy Commander from July 11, 2015, to August 22, 2017, prior to being appointed as the CDS. The Admiral carries four Gallantry medals including Weerodara Vibhushanaya (WV) for bravery and valour. He is the founder of Sri Lanka Navy Special Boats Squadron (SBS) and the Naval Commando Unit.
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