Roshan Biyanwila

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Air Vice-Marshal Roshan Biyanwila VSV, USP, ndc, psc (also known as RS Biyanwila) is a senior Air officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force who is serving as Director General of the Sri Lanka Civil Security Force. [1] Earlier, he was deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force. [2] Before that, he was Director Administration at Air Force Headquarters from 2020 to 2022. [3]

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Early life and education

Biyanwila was educated at St. Peter's College Colombo. [4] Thereafter he joined the Sri Lanka Air Force as an Officer Cadet in the Administration Branch as an Officer Cadet in 19th inake course. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. [5]

Air Force career

Roshan Biyanwila served as Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket Board while he was Air Commodore. [6] He took over the responsibility of Secretary, Sri Lanka Cricket board in January 2018. [7] He was Media Spokesperson representing Air force at Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) while he was Group Captain. [8] After promoted to Air Vice Marshal he became Director of Admin. [9] He officially took over the deputy chief of staff, SLAF appointment on 1 January 2023. [10]

Personal life

Biyanwila is married to mrs.Dilini and together they have a daughter and son.

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References

  1. ↑ Mohamed, Hazari (2023-08-15). "Air Vice Marshal Roshan Biyanwila named new Director General of the Civil Security Department". NewsRadio - English. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  2. ↑ "4th WMC Beach Volleyball 2023 - Negombo Beach (SRI) - Opening Ceremony". www.milsport.one. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  3. ↑ "Military to Corporate Conversion Model batch 2 graduates take salute". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  4. ↑ "AGM of St.Peter's College: Ravika De Silva re-elected as President - Colombo Times". 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  5. ↑ "Deputy Chief of Staff | Sri Lanka Air Force". www.airforce.lk. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  6. ↑ "ROSHAN BIYANWILA – Digest of Joe-Pete News – All Rights Reserved". Digest of Joe-Pete News - All Rights Reserved. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  7. ↑ "Cricket: Airman Roshan Biyanwila elected SLC Secretary". Times Online. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  8. ↑ "RUTHLESS DVD LAUNCHED: Another counter to pro-LTTE media – வெளிநாட்டு அலுவல்கள் அமைச்சு – இலங்கை" . Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  9. ↑ "Office of the Chief of Defence Staff". www.ocds.lk. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  10. ↑ "NEW DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE SRI LANKA AIR FORCE APPOINTED | Sri Lanka Air Force". www.airforce.lk. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
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