Discussion Held at NOCPCO to Formulate Strategizing of Post COVID-19 Exit

The 1st committee meeting of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) after the New Year got underway today (17) at the NOCPCO Rajagiriya. The meeting was headed by Hon Minister of Health, Mrs Pavithra Wanniarchchi, Head of the NCOPCO, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army....

Army to Improvise 50 Bed Building for Isolation of COVID-19 Patients

Hon Minister of Health Mrs Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Director General Health Services Dr Anil Jasinha, together with several officials Thursday (26) evening inspected the government-owned former Voice of America buildings at Iranawila, Chilaw which could be improvised to serve as isolation wards for COVID-19 patients.

British High Commissioner Receives Updates on Fight against COVID-19

British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka HE Sarah Hulton with a view to receiving an update on the ongoing COVID-19 quarantine process, health condition of British nationals and dual citizens in quarantine, measures being implemented to arrest its transmission, preventive mechanisms, etc called on Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the....

Australian High Commissioner Discusses COVID-19 Preventive Roles with Army Chief

High Commissioner of Australia for Sri Lanka, His Excellency David Holly on Friday (20) paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff & Commander of the Army at the Army HQ.

Main Stakeholders in Fight Against ‘Covid-19’ Clears the Air

The ITN TV feature, ‘Sanwaadaya’ on Tuesday (10) evening interviewed Major General (Retd) G.A Chandrasiri, Chairman, Airport and Aviation Services Limited, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Dr Anil Jasinghe, Director General Health Services and Dr Samitha Ginige, Consultant Epidemiologist, Epidemiology Unit of Health Ministry on fast spreading ‘Covid-19’ epidemic, Sri Lanka’s preparedness, quarantine process, preventive measures and public awareness on its transmission and spread.

Student Officers at OCDC Interact with Commander at AHQ

A representative batch of undergraduates following the Unit Commanders’ Course (UCC) at Buttala Officer Career Development Centre (OCDC) this morning (6) as part of their training curriculum had the rare privilege of interacting with the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva and Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at the Army Headquarters in order to acquire a better exposure and understanding on operational aspects of the country’s biggest organization.

Secy Defence, CDS & Service Commanders Join ‘CISM Day Run’ in Colombo

A gathering of a few more than 250 tri-service personnel, headed by the Secretary Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Navy and Air Force Commanders this morning (18) took part in the globally conducted ‘CISM Day Run’ in Colombo.

Acting CDS & Commander in a Surprise Visit Evaluates SLAVF Development Projects

The acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva with a view to evaluating the progress of the development in the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Headquarters premises in Kosgama made a surprise visit to the place this morning (17) and had a close look. A drive-past Guard Turnout at the entrance honoured the visiting Army Chief on arrival in accordance with military traditions.

Army Hails Commitment of All Stakeholders during ‘Covid-19’ Ordeal & its Timely Prevention

All stakeholders, involved in the meticulously-devised and speedily-implemented preventive mechanism that went into action with evacuation of Sri Lankans from China against contamination of deadly Covid-19 (Coronavirus), thanks to the timely intervention of HE the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Health....

“Landmark Overdue Promotions & Increase of Numerical Cadre, A Historic Achievement” - Army Chief

The recently-promoted biggest-ever group of Army Officers in recent history received a stimulating word of great wisdom from none other than the Head of the organization, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army when he addressed all those 244 Officers after inviting them to the Army Headquarters at Sri Jayawardenepura this evening (12).