2021-03-03 13:34:58
General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army with the intention of giving more prominence to the military uniform and its wearer wanted all tri service Officers and Other Ranks to wear a new distinctive name tag, made of lightweight metal from Monday (1) onwards since it would add an iconic identity on their outermost clothing with their....
2021-02-26 09:49:04
The awarding ceremony of the Inter Regiment Practical Rifle Shooting Competition - 2021, one of the most-awaited features in the Army took place this afternoon (25) at the Marksmanship and Sniper Training School (MSTS) at Diyatalawa with General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army gracing the occasion as the day’s Chief Guest.
2021-02-23 19:40:55
Promoting bilateral understanding and bonds of friendship between Sri Lanka & Pakistan, Hon Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan this afternoon (23) arrived in Sri Lanka to a warm welcome, hosted in his honour at the Bandaranaike International Airport.
2021-02-20 20:09:34
Commending dedicated and exceptional roles of the Public Health Inspectors (PHIs), identical with those of "ground commanders," General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head, National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) during a special meeting this afternoon (20) at the NOCPCO, complimented PHIs on their untiring efforts, being made across the country hand in hand with all stakeholders for eradication of COVID-19 epidemic from the country.
2021-02-18 19:02:20
A representative gathering of about 100 coordinators of Ranaviru Organizations of 22 administrative Districts, including responsible SFHQ Officers and Civil Affairs Officers in respective areas this morning (18) arrived at the Army HQ at the request of the Directorate of Veterans' Affairs and listened to General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak where he urged them to maintain their respected social recognition and contribute to the...
2021-02-17 08:56:08
The final segment of the 31st General Convocation-2020 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), the highest academic seat for defence studies and other disciplines got underway at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on Tuesday (16).
2021-02-15 18:18:46
All Time Preparedness at the Highest Level, Accomplishment of assigned Tasks for best End-results, Adoption of Innovative and ad hoc Measures for Quick Rescue moves, Commitment for the Greater benefit of own Compatriots, and more than anything else, the Bravery demonstrated by troops in the most recent adventurous operation in search of a missing person in Madulsima, off 'Little World's End' area received high praise and admiration when General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army this morning (15)...
2021-02-14 11:46:03
A special 'Kapruk Pooja' of rare quality, meant to invoke spiritual blessings on the speedy eradication of COVID-19 epidemic and all attempts to this effect, being spearheaded by HE the President, Hon Prime Minister, Ministry of Health, Health workers, Tri service troops, Policemen and all stakeholders got underway on Saturday (13) evening at the historic Somawathiya Raja Maha Vihara temple premises, organized under the aegis of members of the Maha Sangha and 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).
2021-02-12 18:28:19
The formal launch of the fund-raising drive for restoration of the historic 'Deegavapiya' Maha Seya ( pagoda) in the East got to a start this morning (12) at Colombo Sri Sambodhi Viharaya under the aegis of HE the President and the Prime Minister at the invitation of General Kamal Gunarathna (Retd), Chairman, Presidential Task Force for Restoration of 'Deegavapiya', amid a distinguished gathering of senior Buddhist monks, Presidential Advisers, Governors, Ministers, State Ministers, Secretaries, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army...
2021-02-10 22:28:19
Wednesday (10) evening's "Most Admired Companies of Sri Lanka-2020" Awards Ceremony at BMICH that recognises companies that are a cut above the rest in terms of value they create for their shareholders, customers, employees and the wider community in general in an exclusive gesture of appreciation presented a rare and distinguished recognition of 'Leadership with Distinction' Award to General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, who graced the awarding ceremony as the Chief Guest.
