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  • Memories of Valiant War Heroes Venerated with Flowers on National War Heroes’ Day

    2020-05-19 19:02:56

    Memories of Valiant War Heroes Venerated with Flowers on National War Heroes’ Day

    The undying memories of unfailing valour and gallantry of Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Civil Security Department War Heroes who laid their precious lives in defence of the Motherland were recalled and venerated this afternoon on National War Heroes’ Day (19) at National War Heroes’ Monument in Battaramulla, Sri Jayawardenepura, amidst fluttering National Flags and.....

  • All Set to Pay Tribute to Memory of Valiant War Heroes on ‘National War Heroes’ Day’

    2020-05-17 19:39:24

    All Set to Pay Tribute to Memory of Valiant War Heroes on ‘National War Heroes’ Day’

    Elaborate arrangements have been now finalized to pay the Nation’s tribute to the memory of fallen patriotic War Heroes of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Civil Security Department (CSD) on the 11th National War Heroes’ Day (19 May) at Battaramulla National War Heroes’ Monument (Jathika Ranaviru Smarakaya) during a dignified ceremony, headed by.....

  • Secy Defence, CDS, IGP & High-Level Security Delegation Fly to Deegawapiya & Muhudu Maha Vihara for Fact-Finding

    2020-05-14 21:30:24

    Secy Defence, CDS, IGP & High-Level Security Delegation Fly to Deegawapiya & Muhudu Maha Vihara for Fact-Finding

    In the light of a series of public concerns, allegations of encroachments on lands of archaeological value, said to have been occurring in the Eastern province of the country, a high- level delegation, led by the Governor for Eastern Province, Ms Anuradha Yahampath, Secretary Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva...

  • 435 More Quarantined People Leave for their Homes

    2020-05-13 19:08:48

    435 More Quarantined People Leave for their Homes

    A total of 350 more individuals will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (14) from Maldives by a Sri Lankan flight. They all will be taken to Army-managed Quarantine Centres (QCs) for quarantine process, a Media statement of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) issued on Tuesday (13) stated.

  • 'Brave Sailors Continue to Perform their National Duty against COVID-19'- NOCPCO Head

    2020-05-11 20:52:28

    'Brave Sailors Continue to Perform their National Duty against COVID-19'- NOCPCO Head

    The routine Media interaction at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) at Rajagiriya took place this afternoon (11), headed by Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army

  • Elaborate Religious Observances at Anuradapura Pray for Eradication of the Deadly Virus

    2020-05-08 00:25:23

    Elaborate Religious Observances at Anuradapura Pray for Eradication of the Deadly Virus

    Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), together with Mrs Sujeewa Nelson, President Army Seva Vanitha Unit took time off from busy schedules and sought blessings for fast eradication of the COVID-19 epidemic on Thrice Blessed Vesak Full Moon Poya Day (7) after making a series of special offerings to Ruwanweliseya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Mirisawetiya and Abhayagiriya, a few of the most prominent eight sacred places...

  • MAY ALL BEINGS BE WELL & HEALTHY DURING VESAK (THRICE BLESSED DAY) !

    2020-05-07 06:00:17

    MAY ALL BEINGS BE WELL & HEALTHY DURING VESAK (THRICE BLESSED DAY) !

    Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, all Officers and Other Ranks of the Army wish all our readers and everyone a healthy and peaceful Vesak (Thrice Blessed Day), absent from epidemics and sufferings !

  • Public Urged to be at Home During Vesak Season - Head of NOCPCO

    2020-05-06 20:45:08

    Public Urged to be at Home During Vesak Season - Head of NOCPCO

    The routine Media interaction at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) at Rajagiriya took place this afternoon (6), presided by Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army and Attorney-at Law Ajith Rohana, Deputy Inspector General of Police.

  • Tri Servicemen Once Again Facilitate Transport of Pensioners- Head of NOCPCO

    2020-05-05 20:03:33

    Tri Servicemen Once Again Facilitate Transport of Pensioners- Head of NOCPCO

    The routine Media interaction at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) at Rajagiriya took place this afternoon (5), presided by Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army

  • 5052 Have So Far Left for Home after Quarantining- Lt Gen Shavendra Silva

    2020-05-04 20:27:20

    5052 Have So Far Left for Home after Quarantining- Lt Gen Shavendra Silva

    The routine Media interaction at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) at Rajagiriya took place this afternoon (4), headed by Mrs Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Hon Minister of Health, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army and Medical Specialist Dr Anil Jasinghe, Director General of Health Services and Attorney-at Law Ajith Rohana, Deputy Inspector General of Police.