2022-04-11 17:46:55
A project that was initiated to erect as many houses as possible for former LTTE combatants in the Jaffna peninsula resulted in construction of a new house to Mr Rasawallan Thaboruban of Mailaddy, Jaffna on 3 November 2021 after his helpless plight was brought to the notice of General Shavendra Silva, Chief of the Defence Staff and Commander of the Army by Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa, Commander, Security Forces-Jaffna.
2022-04-04 17:51:28
“The armed forces of Sri Lanka would always comply with the Constitution and the Army is no exception. The Army as a professional outfit is always prepared to provide security and protection to the State as necessary”, so said Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva, addressing a gathering of Defence Advisers/Attaches of Sri Lanka-based High Commissions and embassies, invited to the Office of Chief of Defence Staff today (4).
2022-03-30 11:50:35
The Rt Hon the Lord Michael Naseby PC, the British Conservative Party politician who is also the Joint Chair of the All Party Group on Sri Lanka, currently in Sri Lanka released his newest book, " Sri Lanka: Paradise Lost; Paradise Regained " this evening (29) at BMICH in the presence of a distinguished gathering of invitees including Prof G. L Peiris, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diplomats, Secretary Defence, General Kamal Gunarathna (retd), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva scholars, patriots, and invitees.
2022-03-29 18:01:43
The Sri Lanka Army acting as a stimulus to the Ministry of Lands-spearheaded ‘National Home Gardening Drive - 2022’ (Green Nation) project under the theme, ‘Let Us Start from Our Home Garden’ contributed its share to the project this morning (29) by planting about 500 vegetable saplings around the walkway premises, adjacent to the Sri Jayawardenepura Army Headquarters. General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army...
2022-03-27 21:12:26
A gathering of diplomats and defence advisers of Sri Lanka-based embassies on Saturday (26) added value to the 51st Anniversary of the Independence Day and National Day of Bangladesh during a commemorative function, held at Hotel Galle Face. General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army was among one of the distinguished invitees to the occasion at the invitation of the High Commissioner of Bangladesh.
2022-03-18 14:08:00
Off his day’s busy schedule, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army this morning (18) made a bee-line to Kendaliyaddapaluwa in Ganemulla and added symbolic value to the memory of a fallen War Hero in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel by vesting a new house with his family members, built at a cost of about Rs 1.5 m. Lieutenant Colonel K.L.K Nanayakkara of 7 Gemunu Watch while fighting against LTTE terrorists in order to...
2022-03-12 15:16:38
Technically and professionally-qualified Sri Lanka Army troops on a Presidential directive given to the Army Chief rose to the challenge of putting up an alternative temporary bridge, instead of the collapsed one between the Matara Pigeon Island and the mainland in less than a week, and vested it in the members of the Maha Sangha and the public this morning (12) during a brief ceremony, held at the 'Uposhithagaraya' and temple premises of the Shymopali Maha Vihara Vanshika Sri Rohana Chapter of the Maha Sangha Sabha.
2022-03-12 06:08:28
The best of the best in the field of Army Gymnastics - 2021 were recognized and awarded this afternoon (10) at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo during an elaborate and attractive ceremony, graced by General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army who is also the Chairman, National Sports Selection Committee (NSSC) as the Chief Guest...
2022-03-06 13:57:00
Hours before placement of 'Atavisi' Buddha statues around the 'Salapatalamaluwa' at ‘Sanda Hiru Seya', HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, together, with the First Lady and Security Chiefs visited the sacred Stupa, dedicated to the memory of fallen War Heroes and paid his obeisance to the Dagoba at Anuradhapura on Saturday (5) morning.
2022-03-04 08:30:01
The archaeologically-rich 2nd Century BC Balangoda Pooragala Raja Maha Vihara alias Kuragala Cave monastery, which remained dilapidated and encroached by various interested elements for a long time, is now fast reaching its ancient glory with a total facelift and a complete renovation as a Buddhist place of reconciliation and harmony, and is geared to hold this year's National Vesak Festival in the premises as per directions of HE the President and Hon Prime Minister who is also the Minister of Buddha Sasana.
