Major General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective from May 29.

Major General Premaratne, a senior officer of the Sri Lanka Artillery, assumes the key position as part of the Army’s senior leadership structure.

The appointment marks a significant milestone in his military career, with the newly appointed Chief of Staff expected to play a central role in overseeing the operational and administrative functions of the Sri Lanka Army.