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  • Beautified & Developed Army HQ Surroundings Now Open to the Public

    2020-06-22 22:12:37

    Beautified & Developed Army HQ Surroundings Now Open to the Public

    People friendly and eco-friendly beautification and utility project that adorned the surroundings, adjacent to the Army HQ on a conceptual notion of the Chief of the Defence Staff and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva was brought to successful completion within a few months by the troops and declared open to the public as well as for nature-lovers on Monday (22) in the presence of a distinguished gathering, including the Architect Mr Harshan de Silva, Chairman, Urban Development Authority as the Chief Guest.

  • 'Pinkam' & Offerings at Anuradhapura Invoke Blessings on HE the President on His Birth Day

    2020-06-20 23:50:06

    'Pinkam' & Offerings at Anuradhapura Invoke Blessings on HE the President on His Birth Day

    HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on Saturday (20) morning, giving prioritized prominence to religion on his birthday participated in a variety of religious observances and blessing ceremonies at most sacred Anuradhapura Ruwanweli Maha Seya, together with Mrs Ioma Rajapaksa, First Lady, close relatives, Hon Prime Minister, Hon Minister, Chamal Rajapaksa (MP), Former Minister, Hon Basil Rajapaksa, Hon Namal Rajapaksa (MP) and well-wishers.

  • High-Level Security Delegation Reviews Security & COVID-19 Impacts in Jaffna

    2020-06-17 18:45:22

    High-Level Security Delegation Reviews Security & COVID-19 Impacts in Jaffna

    A high- level security delegation, led by the Secretary Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, Head of the National Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, acting Inspector General of Police, C. D. Wickramaratne, Chief of National Intelligence, Commanders of the Security Forces for Jaffna, Mullaittivu...

  • Buttala OCDC with Red Carpet Welcome Marks Commander's First Visit to the Premises

    2020-06-15 17:13:22

    Buttala OCDC with Red Carpet Welcome Marks Commander's First Visit to the Premises

    The Officer Career Development Centre (OCDC) at Buttala, the prestigious seat of academia that grooms and enhances military professionalism among Junior and Middle Grade Officers this morning (15) extended a red carpet welcome to Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, who was making his first formal visit to the venue after he was appointed the Commander of the Army last year.

  • Troops Innovating Automated COVID-19 Control Medical Products Impress Secretary Defence & Commander

    2020-06-10 14:24:31

    Troops Innovating Automated COVID-19 Control Medical  Products Impress Secretary Defence & Commander

    Exclusively innovated 29 anthropocentric medically-vital Army innovations to help control COVID-19, perhaps hitherto not produced anywhere under one roof within such a short period of time were unveiled and kept on display at the Army Headquarters on Wednesday (10) in the presence of Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, Secretary Defence who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest...

  • ‘Kruthavedithwaye Pinkama’ Invokes Blessings on All Engaged in Control of COVID-19 Epidemic

    2020-06-05 23:19:21

    ‘Kruthavedithwaye Pinkama’ Invokes Blessings on All Engaged in Control of COVID-19 Epidemic

    The Poson Full Moon Poya Day programme, “Kruthavedithwaye Pinkama” (meritorious act of gratitude) of the ‘Deranabhivandana’ organized by the ‘Derana’ TV from the sacred Anuradhapura Ruwanweli Maha Seya premises got underway this evening (5) in order to invoke blessings on all sectors engaged in the fight against COVID-19....

  • Army HQ Surroundings Illuminated with Attractive 'Poson' Lanterns in 'Poson Zone'

    2020-06-04 11:31:40

    Army HQ Surroundings Illuminated with Attractive 'Poson' Lanterns in 'Poson Zone'

    On the eve of the forthcoming commemoration of Poson Full Moon Poya Day, the second most important Buddhist event of the year, being surpassed in importance by Vesak, troops giving prominence to its phenomenal significance, produced 24 mammoth and multi-coloured ‘Poson’ lanterns and decorations with the participation of all 24 Regiments of the Army...

  • Commander as Chief Guest Visits SLAVF HQ Complex & Inaugurates Development Projects

    2020-05-29 23:17:08

    Commander as Chief Guest Visits SLAVF HQ Complex & Inaugurates Development Projects

    The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) Headquarters at Kosgama which boasts a landmark history of over 139 years and has hitherto gifted the Nation with a galaxy of professionals and patriotic War Heroes is fast opening up to a superb panorama of face-lift, coupled with multiple development projects, now in full swing under the able guidance of......

  • Secy Defence, CDS, Navy & Air Force Commanders Inspect New NDC Mansion Nearing Completion

    2020-05-27 19:41:23

    Secy Defence, CDS, Navy & Air Force Commanders Inspect New NDC Mansion Nearing Completion

    Secretary to Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, together with Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Commanders of the Navy, Commander of the Air Force and several senior Tri service Officers this morning (27) had a close inspection on the renovation and....

  • PTF Members & Shipping Sector Magnates Explore Avenues to Help Stranded Ship Crew Members at Foreign Ports

    2020-05-23 14:55:13

    PTF Members & Shipping Sector Magnates Explore Avenues to Help Stranded Ship Crew Members at Foreign Ports

    A consortium of high-level shipping magnates, inclusive of state sector policy-makers in the Presidential Task Force (PTF) Friday (22) afternoon during a meeting at the Army HQ, chaired by Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army discussed and explored ways and means of.....