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

2022-05-12

Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the Green Agriculture Operation Centre (GAOC), General Shavendra Silva, all Officers and Other Ranks of the...


Tri Services Ridicule Statement of Frontline Socialist Party Member

2022-05-10

Tri Services flatly reject with ridicule a mean and misleading statement, made by Mr Duminda Nagamuwa of the Frontline Socialist Party saying that the Armed Forces are poised to shoot at the general public....


Army Troops Deployed in Galle Face Area

2022-05-09

In order to assist the Police and control the situation, the Sri Lanka Army deployed its troops in the Galle Face esplanade with immediate effect to protect civilians and maintain peace in the area. (Ends)


GW Regimental Centre Gifts 3 Storied Accommodation Facility to Their Troops

2022-05-04

Gemunu Watch (GW) Non Commissioned Officers serving the GW Regimental Headquarters at Kuruwita, Ratnapura had the privilege of moving into a state-of-the-art new accommodation facility, comprised of...


GW Regimental HQ Adds Stimulant to Hardball Cricketers in the Army

2022-05-04

On the sidelines of the main ceremony at the Gemunu Watch (GW) Regimental Headquarters at Kuruwita, Ratnapura General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army was invited....


Let this Great Spiritual Reflection ‘Ramazan’ Light up Your Soul-CDS & Commander of the Army

2022-05-02

General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army extending greetings to all Muslim Officers, Other Ranks in the Army, Navy & Air Force and all...


CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF & COMMANDER OF THE ARMY URGES THE PUBLIC TO ASSIST UNHINDERED PASSAGE OF ROAD TRANSPORT

2022-04-21

The Sri Lanka Army, dedicated round the clock for the best interests of all Sri Lankans who have throughout extended their support....


New State Minister of Defence Assumes Office

2022-04-19

Hon. Prof G.L Peiris, the newly-appointed State Minister of Defence this morning (19) assumed duties in his new office at the Ministry of Defence during a simple inaugural ceremony. The brief inauguration commenced....


First Working Day at OCDS Marked

2022-04-19

The first working day at the Office of Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) was marked on a low-profile this morning (18) at the BMICH premises where General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army attended...


IGP Informed of 'unethical and ill-mannered behaviour' of Police Officers on Duty

2022-04-05

The Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva has requested the Inspector General of Police to immediately conduct an inquiry...