Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne promoted to Admiral

by Staff Writer 17-12-2022 | 11:11 AM

Colombo (News 1st) - Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne was promoted to the rank of Admiral effective from today (17th December 2022) by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

He was appointed as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy on 15th July 2020.

Upon being promoted to the 4-star rank, Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne arrived at the Navy Headquarters, where he was received according a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions, on Saturday (17 December).

Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne joined the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet of the 13th Intake of the Sri Lanka Navy in 1985. After having rendered a remarkable service to the Navy and Sri Lanka, he will bid adieu to his distinguished naval career spanning over 37 years on Sunday (18).