23rd January 2021 06:55:52 Hours
Major General PAJ Peiris ndu, Colonel Commandant of SLSC assumed office as the Chief Signal Officer (CSO) of the Sri Lanka Army on 22 January 2021 during a simple ceremony at his office in the Army Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura, amid religious observances, greetings and best wishes.
Soon after his arrival, he made religious offerings to the Buddha and performed observances. As members of the Maha Sangha commenced 'Pirith' chanting to invoke blessings on the new office, the new Chief Signal Officer left his signature for an official document to signify the acceptance of his new office. A representative gathering of Senior Officers were there to extend best wishes to him at the occasion.
Major General Asoka Peris, prior to taking over the office of the Chief Signal Officer he was serving as the Director General Information Technology of the Army Headquarters.