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  • Students from India Flown Back Home- Head of NOCPCO

    2020-04-26 01:21:15

    Students from India Flown Back Home- Head of NOCPCO

    The routine Media interaction at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) at Rajagiriya took place this afternoon (25), headed by Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Dr Anil Jasinghe, Director General of Health Services and Attorney-at Law Ajith Rohana, Deputy Inspector General of Police.

  • Army Quick Reaction Riders' Team Conducts Random Temperature Checks on Those Entering Colombo- Head of NOCPCO

    2020-04-24 14:08:27

    Army Quick Reaction Riders' Team Conducts Random Temperature Checks on Those Entering Colombo- Head of NOCPCO

    The routine Media interaction at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) at Rajagiriya took place this afternoon (23), headed by Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army and Attorney-at Law Ajith Rohana, Deputy Inspector General of Police.

  • Colombo-based Defence Advisers Receive Updates from NOCPCO Head on Sri Lanka's Fight against COVID-19

    2020-04-21 22:18:24

    Colombo-based Defence Advisers Receive Updates from NOCPCO Head on Sri Lanka's Fight against COVID-19

    A consortium of Defence Attaches/Advisers from nine foreign missions in Sri Lanka this afternoon (21) called on Lieutenant 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 at the Army HQ in order to receive a comprehensive update on the status quo as regards the COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka.

  • Unless for Essential Services, Entry into Colombo District Discouraged- Head NOCPCO

    2020-04-19 23:11:08

    Unless for Essential Services, Entry into Colombo District Discouraged- Head NOCPCO

    Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID -19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) in a video clip released to the Media this evening (19) had this to say: "63 more quarantined personnel in Army-managed Quarantine Centre (QC) at Punani left for homes today (16) after completion of PCR tests.

  • Discussion Held at NOCPCO to Formulate Strategizing of Post COVID-19 Exit

    2020-04-17 23:44:07

    Discussion Held at NOCPCO to Formulate Strategizing of Post COVID-19 Exit

    The 1st committee meeting of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) after the New Year got underway today (17) at the NOCPCO Rajagiriya. The meeting was headed by Hon Minister of Health, Mrs Pavithra Wanniarchchi, Head of the NCOPCO, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army....

  • Commander Salutes Dedicated Roles & Shares New Year Greetings with Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi & Jaffna Tri-Servicemen

    2020-04-12 21:22:27

    Commander Salutes Dedicated Roles & Shares New Year Greetings with Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi & Jaffna Tri-Servicemen

    “Your dedicated and invaluable services at this critical stage of our history are greatly admired by HE the President, Hon Prime Minister, Secretary Defence and all Sri Lankans when the whole world remains crippled and threatened with this pandemic. Reposing faith in us, HE the President, our Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces appointed me as the Head of the.....

  • Commander Assesses Isolated Tharavikulam Developments & Motivates Mannar Troops Conveying New Year Wishes

    2020-04-12 00:28:17

    Commander Assesses Isolated Tharavikulam Developments & Motivates Mannar Troops Conveying New Year Wishes

    Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva who is also spearheading the fight against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic with Health sector experts and officials on Saturday (11) visited Mannar with a view to ascertaining the status quo of the isolated Tharavikulam village, and conveying New Year best wishes while simultaneously motivating hundreds of tri service personnel on duty in the region.

  • Navy Supported Police to Nab Violators of self-Quarantine Rules - Head NOCPCO

    2020-04-10 21:07:11

    Navy Supported Police to Nab Violators of self-Quarantine Rules - Head NOCPCO

    The routine Media interaction at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) at Rajagiriya took place this afternoon (10), headed by Mrs Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Hon Minister of Health, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army....

  • To Contain Further Transmission, Tharavikulam Village too Isolated from Today (9) - Head, NOCPCO

    2020-04-09 22:09:04

    To Contain Further Transmission, Tharavikulam Village too Isolated from Today (9) - Head, NOCPCO

    The routine Media interaction at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) at Rajagiriya took place this afternoon (9), headed by Mrs Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Hon Minister of Health, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Medical Specialist....

  • New Isolation Hospital, Improvised by Army Troops in Record Time Opened for Use

    2020-04-07 19:58:27

    New Isolation Hospital, Improvised by Army Troops in Record Time Opened for Use

    Fulfilling one more gigantic national task in a record time, Sri Lanka Army’s 1 Corps of Engineer Services (CES) troops on the directions of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army during this critical hour of our Nation, improvised the entire unattended former Voice of America building complex at Iranawila, Chilaw to be an isolation hospital and vested it with state authorities this afternoon (7).