Head, NOCPCO Joins TV Discussion in 'Derana'

A panel of resource personnel, including General Shavendra Silva, Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Dr Asela Gunawardena, Medical Specialist and Director General of Health Services...

Secy Defence, Chief of Defence Staff & Service Chiefs at Airport Bid Goodbye to Chinese Defence Minister

Secretary to Ministry of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), together with the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva, Navy Commander...

Recruit Training Course with Tamil, Muslim & Sinhala Youths Begins in Jaffna

Heralding a new turning point in strengthening of bonds reconciliation, ethnic harmony and patriotic co-existence as well as mutual cooperation between members of the Security Forces and the Jaffna masses, the Recruit Training Course with...

Chinese Delegation Meets Secy Defence, Top Officials & Service Chiefs

Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) together with a high level delegation of state officials, service chiefs and defence experts on the sidelines of the main itinerary had a fruitful discussion with the visiting Chinese...

Expatriates in UK Gift High Visibility Jackets & Gloves to Army Personnel

A stock of 500 High Visibility Jackets (Hi Vis Jackets) and pairs of working gloves that could be used by Army personnel for COVID-19 prevention work, emergencies and during other operational roles were handed over to General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army...

Defence Secy & Tri Service Commanders Welcome Chinese Defence Minister

Defence Ministry Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), together with Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva, Navy Commander, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and Air Force Chief of Staff...

Experts Discuss Emergency Strategies & Contingency Plans

Health Experts, Medical Administrators, Epidemiologists, University dons and technical authorities in the Health Department this afternoon (27) at the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) deeply analysed the fast emerging COVID-19 third wave upsurge trends in...

SLAWC 'A' Team Clinch Netball Championship

General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army graced as the Chief Guest of the Inter Regiment Netball Championship finals and the subsequent awarding ceremony, held this evening (22) at Panagoda. The Chief Guest was welcomed by Major General...

Sector East Commander in MINUSMA Appreciates Role of Departing Sri Lankan CCC

Sri Lanka Army's 2nd Combat Convoy Company (CCC) in Mali (MINUSMA) after completion of its 6 months long turn of duty during which it carried out twenty two Logistic convoy operations to facilitate and provide re-supplies for the smooth...

Political Party Reps Agree to Suspend May Day Rallies

A special meeting of major political party representatives, chaired by General Shavendra Silva, Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID -19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army got underway at the NOCPCO this afternoon (20)...