Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy.
The nomination was made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, and it takes effect retroactively on January 16.
Rear Admiral Rathnayake received the official letter of appointment from Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (Feb. 21) at Navy Headquarters.
He has been holding the position of Deputy Chief of Staff at the Navy Headquarters until his appointment as Chief of Staff.
The Rear Admiral has been awarded Rana Wickrama Padakkama and Rana Sura Padakkama twice for his gallantry in his service to the country. In addition, he received the Uththama Sewa Padakkama in recognition of his impeccable moral integrity and commitment to service.
Rear Admiral Rathnayake has had the honor of leading a number of Fast Attack Craft, Ships, and Establishments.
Commodore Sea Training and Principal Merchant Marine Training School, Director of Naval Policy and Plan, Commander of the Southeastern Naval Area, Commander of the North Central Naval Area, and Director General Operations were among his other notable assignments.
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that the suspect in the rape of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura teaching hospital has been identified as an army deserter and he will be apprehended shortly.
Police have arrested the suspect connected to the sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital today morning in Galnewa.
The Dutch Public Prosecutor suspects two companies of paying bribes in the construction of hospitals in Sri Lanka, according to an investigation by FD, the Dutch financial newspaper.
The Government today tabled in the House the Report of the Commission to Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Unlawful Places of Detention and Torture Chambers in the Batalanda Housing Scheme.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today he wholly rejects the Batalanda Commission report and that it was appointed wholly with the intention slinging political mud at him.
Leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) and one time Propaganda Secretary of the JVP Wimal Weerawansa accused the Government of bringing back the “Batalanda Commission” for a media spectacle instead of a genuine concern for those who suffered during the 1988-1990 period.
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