Commander Receives Updates in the East

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) called at the Security Force HQ - East this morning (12) and met a representative gathering of General Officers Commanding, Brigade Commanders and Commanding Officers serving the Eastern province.

General Shavendra Silva Invited to Open New Utility Building at Pirivena

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) as the Chief Guest declared opened the two-storied new utility building at Sella-Kataragama Sri Dharma Nikethana Piriven Vihara at Sella-Kataragama on Thursday (11).

New Name Tags, a Distinctive Feature Conceptualized by the CDS Introduced

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....

Prime Minister of Pakistan Arrives in Sri Lanka to a Warm Reception

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.

"Most Admired Companies of Sri Lanka-2020" Awards Ceremony Recognizes & Honours Gen Shavendra Silva's Leadership Traits

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.

Secretary Defence, Top Brass Security & State Officials Inspect Deegawapiya Stupa Restoration Project

Defence Secretary Gen (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, together with the Secretary to Public Security Ministry, Major General (Retd) Jagath Alwis, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva, District Secretary for Ampara, D.M.L. Bandaranayaka, Chief of National Intelligence Major General (Retd) Ruwan Kulathunga, Director General Civil Security...

Concerned Company Donors Gift Facemasks & Rapid Antigen Test Kits

Extending their helping hand and appreciating unmatched roles of tri-servicemen in the fight against COVID-19, the company, IME Korea and SD Biosensors through their local counterparts after calling at the Commander’s Office this afternoon (18) jointly gifted a stock of facemasks for the use of servicemen, engaged in preventive work and rapid antigen test kits for COVID-19 diagnoses.

"Provide Best of the Best Rations & Fresh Food Varieties to Soldiers" - Army Chief Tells Suppliers

A special discussion between suppliers of fresh food varieties and dry rations to the Army and General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, organized by the Directorate of Supply and Transport in the Army got underway at the Commander's office at the Army HQ on Tuesday (12).

Cheers to Health, Happiness & Prosperity in 2021 !

"HEALTH & WEALTH are Two Things that Reciprocate Each Other. General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head, National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), All Officers, Other Ranks & Civil Staffers Wish ALL OF YOU Get Both GOOD HEALTH & WEALTH in This NEW YEAR-2021 in Ample !

Promoted General Shavendra Silva Honoured by Elegantly-Dressed Gajaba Regiment Troops Presenting Fitting Military Salute

General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, a life dedicated to the country and a life which protects the life of others this morning (31) symbolically received a fitting tribute to his devoted role after he upon his due advancement into four-star rank General arrived at the Army HQ premises in conformity with military traditions.