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  • Keynote Speaker in ICASC Explains Dimensions of ‘Discipline’ for Success

    2021-03-16 17:57:46

    Keynote Speaker in ICASC Explains Dimensions of ‘Discipline’ for Success

    The 35th International Chartered Accountants Students’ Conference (ICASC), themed ‘Break the Frontier - Be the Change’ this morning (16) honoured General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) by inviting him to be the Chief Guest and the keynote speaker where over 100 Chartered Accountants and Chartered Accountancy students were present.

  • Commander Receives Updates in the East

    2021-03-12 22:05:00

    Commander Receives Updates in the East

    General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) called at the Security Force HQ - East this morning (12) and met a representative gathering of General Officers Commanding, Brigade Commanders and Commanding Officers serving the Eastern province.

  • General Shavendra Silva Invited to Open New Utility Building at Pirivena

    2021-03-12 11:54:35

    General Shavendra Silva Invited to Open New Utility Building at Pirivena

    General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) as the Chief Guest declared opened the two-storied new utility building at Sella-Kataragama Sri Dharma Nikethana Piriven Vihara at Sella-Kataragama on Thursday (11).

  • Wedding Bells Ring for One More Disabled CR War Hero amid Traditional Ceremonials

    2021-03-08 14:38:08

    Wedding Bells Ring for One More Disabled CR War Hero amid Traditional Ceremonials

    One more disabled War Hero of the Commando Regiment (CR) who lost his right leg while fearlessly fighting against LTTE terrorism during humanitarian operations before May 2009, on Monday (8) tied nuptial knots with his dream princess whom he met some two years ago, at ‘Senethma’ Reception Hall, Belummahara during a military wedding attested by the war veteran, General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) as a witness.

  • Demonstrating True Leadership Traits, General Shavendra Silva Gets His COVID-19 Vaccine

    2021-03-06 13:53:24

    Demonstrating True Leadership Traits, General Shavendra Silva Gets His COVID-19 Vaccine

    General Shavendra Silva, Head, National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, displaying genuine leadership traits in practice that vaccination should first be administered to some 63,000 plus frontline tri service troops who are tirelessly committed to the control of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, had his COVID-19 vaccine jabbed this morning (6) at the Colombo Army Hospital after more than 62,000 tri service personnel at epidemic work received their vaccines across the country.

  • Indian Air Chief Pays Courtesies to Chief of Defence Staff at AHQ

    2021-03-04 11:52:46

    Indian Air Chief Pays Courtesies to Chief of Defence Staff at AHQ

    The Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, now in Sri Lanka on a four-day goodwill visit on account of the 70th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force called at the Army Headquarters at Sri Jayawardenepura this morning (4) and extended courtesies to the Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and....

  • New Name Tags, a Distinctive Feature Conceptualized by the CDS Introduced

    2021-03-03 13:34:58

    New Name Tags, a Distinctive Feature Conceptualized by the CDS Introduced

    General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army with the intention of giving more prominence to the military uniform and its wearer wanted all tri service Officers and Other Ranks to wear a new distinctive name tag, made of lightweight metal from Monday (1) onwards since it would add an iconic identity on their outermost clothing with their....

  • Cream of Army Rifle Shooters Awarded at Diyatalawa MSTS

    2021-02-26 09:49:04

    Cream of Army Rifle Shooters Awarded at Diyatalawa MSTS

    The awarding ceremony of the Inter Regiment Practical Rifle Shooting Competition - 2021, one of the most-awaited features in the Army took place this afternoon (25) at the Marksmanship and Sniper Training School (MSTS) at Diyatalawa with General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army gracing the occasion as the day’s Chief Guest.

  • Prime Minister of Pakistan Arrives in Sri Lanka to a Warm Reception

    2021-02-23 19:40:55

    Prime Minister of Pakistan Arrives in Sri Lanka to a Warm Reception

    Promoting bilateral understanding and bonds of friendship between Sri Lanka & Pakistan, Hon Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan this afternoon (23) arrived in Sri Lanka to a warm welcome, hosted in his honour at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

  • "We All are Committed to a National Cause & Your Commitment Commendable" NOCPCO Head Tells PHIs

    2021-02-20 20:09:34

    Commending dedicated and exceptional roles of the Public Health Inspectors (PHIs), identical with those of "ground commanders," General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head, National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) during a special meeting this afternoon (20) at the NOCPCO, complimented PHIs on their untiring efforts, being made across the country hand in hand with all stakeholders for eradication of COVID-19 epidemic from the country.