16th October 2021 23:53:40 Hours
The visiting Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, General Manoj Mukund Naravane after his hectic but friendly sojourn in Sri Lanka on a five-day long goodwill visit was hosted to a formal banquet last evening (15) at the Army Headquarters during a colourful entertaining event dignified by the presence of his host General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army and his spouse Mrs Sujeewa Nelson, President, Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU).
The Banquet evening turned more attractive and entertaining as cultural feats and more outstandingly the songstress Ms Yohani De Silva who elevated Sri Lanka’s singing industry to unbelievable heights made an entry into the distinguished gathering headed by the Indian COAS. India in the past few days honoured this young artist in a remarkable manner by hosting her in a number of entertainments. Ms Yohani De Silva is the daughter of one of the best former Sri Lanka Light Infantry Warriors Major General Prasanna Silva (Rtd).
The banquet graced by Mrs Veena Naravane, the spouse of the visiting Indian Army Chief, Senior Officers of the Indian Army and a host of distinguished Officers saw its culmination with exchange of mementoes.
Senior Officers including, Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force and spouses attended the event.
