Commander of the Navy promoted to the rank of Admiral

The Hon. President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, promoted Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda to the rank of Admiral effective from today (30 Jun 26).

He was appointed as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy on 31 Dec 24, promoting to the 3-star rank of Vice Admiral. Upon being promoted to the 4-star rank, Admiral Kanchana Banagoda arrived at the Navy Headquarters, where he was received, according a Guard of Honour in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions.