Retiring Major General Manoj Lamahewa's Services Commended

General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army this morning (18) after inviting retiring Major General Manoj Lamahewa, General Officer Commanding of the 59 Division, one of the Senior Officers of the Sri Lanka Artillery...

NOCPCO Head Updates COVID-19 Developments

An update on the status quo as regards transmission of COVID-19 and its control work was delivered by General Shavendra Silva, Head, NOCPCO, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army this morning (19) to Media agencies.

Head, NOCPCO Briefs Media on COVID-19 Developments

General Shavendra Silva, Head, NOCPCO, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army this morning (17) presenting an overview of current developments as regards the transmission of COVID-19 and the vaccination process told the Media about the...

First Segment of the FTX Reaches Nayaru

The preparatory UN Mission Orientation Field Training Exercise (FTX) continuing its mission for the second consecutive day after completion of the first segment of 158 km in distance reached Nayaru this afternoon (13) after it began on Friday from Mailady...

NOCPCO Task Force Discusses the Status Quo with Continued Strategic Approaches

One more session of the Task Force of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), co chaired by General Shavendra Silva, Head NOCPCO, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the...

CPC Gifts New Fuel Dispensing Nozzels to the Army

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) responding positively to an initiative made by the Army’s Directorate of Supply and Transport (S&T) gifted 10 fuel dispenser units (5 Double & 5 Single nozzles) to the Sri Lanka Army this afternoon....

Promoted Major Generals Privileged to Receive New Rank Insignia from Their Chief

Senior Brigadiers of the Army who were just elevated to the rank of Major General on the eve of Sri Lanka's 73rd National Independence Day had the privilege of receiving their new rank insignia from none other than...

73rd Independence Day Spirits Grip on Self-Reliance of the Nation

Commemorating her 73rd National Independence Day under the theme, ‘Isurumath Heta Dinak-Saubhagyawath Mawubimak’ (Glorious Tomorrow & A Prosperous Motherland) in a simple, yet dignified and colour-rich ceremony....

Final Touches & Timing of Independence Day Commemoration Supervised

The final timing rehearsal of tomorrow’s National Independence Day commemoration at Colombo Independence Square was closely watched this morning (3) by Secretary Defence and Chief of Defence Staff and....

Hon Minister & Secretary Defence with Security Chiefs Supervise Final Rehearsals

Hon Minister of Irrigation and State Minister of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management, Chamal Rajapaksa, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) Secretary, Ministry of Defence this morning (2)...