2021-04-29 22:00:14
A specially-summoned meeting of visual/social Media Heads, chaired by General Shavendra Silva, Head, NOCPCO, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army this morning (29) at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) discussed and explored possibilities of mobilizing the masses to be conscious of the need and responsibility of defeating the spread of COVID-19 pandemic as a national cause, irrespective of all differences.
2021-04-27 22:38:49
In the wake of resurgence of COVID-19 threat, one more reviewing discussion with all Task Force members and other stakeholders fighting against transmission of COVID-19 took place this afternoon (27) at the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), chaired by General Shavendra Silva, Head, NOCPCO, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army and Dr Asela Gunawardena, Medical Specialist and Director General of Health Services.
2021-04-23 08:02:39
The Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment (SLA), one of the most prestigious and admired regiments in the Army on Thursday (22) commemorated its 133th anniversary (Regimental Day) with a series of events at its SLA Regimental Headquarters in Panagoda. General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army added dignity and significance to the occasion as the Chief Guest during the peak of commemorative ceremonies at the invitation of the SLA Colonel Commandant and Commandant of SLAVF, Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda.
2021-04-21 08:46:15
Sri Lanka Army’s newest contingent of 243 professionally-trained Army personnel in the Combat Convoy Company (CCC), well-prepared to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), amid best wishes of the General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of Covid-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) left the country for Mali early this morning (21).
2021-04-20 21:31:48
Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive spirits and its associated inaugural Commander’s address plus the customary tea table added glamour and glee to those working at the Army HQ at Sri Jayewardenepura when a representative gathering of Army personnel and Civil Staffers this morning (20) attended the traditional New Year treat, headed by General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest for the occasion.
2021-04-14 00:37:29
General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) on this auspicious dawn of the Sinhala & Tamil New Year Wishes All Officers, Other Ranks & Members of the Civil Staff & their All Family Members a Very Prosperous, Healthy & Peaceful New Year ! Let us resolve to eradicate COVID-19 from our motherland!
2021-04-12 19:56:16
Not forgetful of his North-based fellow-troops and mirroring his true leadership traits, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, on the eve of the auspicious Sinhala and Hindu New Year flew to Jaffna this morning (12) in order to share New Year greetings with responsible Tri Service troops, staying back on duty away from their loved ones in families, evaluate security developments and personally inquire into COVID-19 health work as a military leader, concerned with seasonal sentiments of both troops and civilians, alike.
2021-04-11 07:25:02
Balangoda Pooragala Raja Maha Vihara, alias Kuragala Cave Temple, which remained dilapidated and encroached by various interested elements for a long time is now receiving a total facelift and a complete renovation as a Buddhist place of reconciliation and harmony, harnessing the support of non-Buddhists, resident in adjacent areas.
2021-04-08 15:19:36
The new contingent of 243 Army personnel of the Combat Convoy Company (CCC) of the Sri Lanka Army, set to leave for Mali to serve in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission (MINUSMA) this morning (8) presented a formal military salute to the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva at the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) at Kukuleganga.
2021-04-08 11:20:48
Adding yet another group of Commandos to the pioneering exceptional operational force of the country, the Commando Regiment (CR) Wednesday (7) evening at its Regimental Centre, Ganemulla graduated 56 Commandos in Hostage Rescue and Counter Terrorism Induction Course No-28 and 32 Other Ranks in Advanced War Dog Course No-9 during a brief ceremony, presided by General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest.
