- Last Update 2025-05-14 19:07:00
New Army Chief of Staff appointed
Major General H.C.P Goonetilleke has been appointed the new Chief of Staff of the Army, local media quoted Military Spokesman Brigadier Roshan Seneviratneas saying.
Major General Goonetilleke succeeds Major General U. A. B Medawela.
Major General Goonetilleke has been decorated with the Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP) and awarded the Vishishta Seva Vibushanaya.He holds a Master’s Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from the National Defence University Pakistan.
Major General Renaka Udawatte has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Military Spokesman Roshan Seneviratne said.
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SLAF Bell 212 crashes into Maduru Oya
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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Five killed in helicopter crash
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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