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  • OCDS CONDUCTS A WORKSHOP ON THE ROLE OF ARMED FORCES IN CIVIL UNREST

    15th September 2023 16:11:13 Hours

    In line with the annual training programme of the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS), a workshop on the Role of Armed Forces in Civil Unrest successfully culminated on 13th September 2023 at the Auditorium of Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, Mutwal, Colombo 15.

  • THE INDIAN NDC DELEGATION MEETS CDS

    28th August 2023 19:57:40 Hours

    In line with the Strategic Neighbourhood Study Tour of National Defence College (NDC), India to Sri Lanka, a delegation comprised of 18 paid a visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil today (28 Aug 23) at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS).

  • ST. THOMAS' COLLEGE CELEBRATES 150 YEARS OF MAJESTIC PRESENCE

    14th August 2023 01:04:56 Hours

    St. Thomas’ College, Matale celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a series of events scheduled today (13 August) at the college premises. The day was graced with the presence of His Excellency President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

  • CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF GRACES THE PREFECTS INVESTITURE CEREMONY

    04th August 2023 21:41:59 Hours

    The most honoured ceremony that showcased the pride and excellence of the S W R D Bandaranaike College, Kurunegala was glamorously held as the ‘College Prefects Day 2023’ with the gracious presence of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil as the chief guest today (04 August 2023) at the auditorium complex of the North Western Provincial Council.

  • GENERAL SHAVENDRA SILVA JOINS THE COMMEMORATION OF THE GREAT WAR HERO GENERAL DENZIL KOBBEKADUWA

    04th August 2023 21:00:00 Hours

    Attaching eternity to the cherished memories of the military stalwart, late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa who made the supreme sacrifice to defend the country from the clutches of terrorists, the Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil along with his spouse Mrs Sujeewa Nelson attended the special service that took place on Thursday (03 August 2023) at the Theresa Church, Thimbirigasyaya.

  • NEW CHIEF OF STAFF OCDS ASSUMES DUTIES

    28th July 2023 13:15:14 Hours

    Major General PPA Perera Hdmc psc assumed duties as the new Chief of Staff of Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) placing his signature on an official document at an auspicious spell scheduled yesterday (27 July 2023) symbolizing the acceptance of the new appointment.

  • INDIAN CEO FORUM BOARD OF MANAGEMENT HOLDS ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP DINNER

    26th July 2023 19:25:09 Hours

    The Board of Management of the Indian CEO Forum held its Annual Fellowship Dinner under the patronage of His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (13/07) at the Taj Samudra, Colombo. The event was also graced by the High Commissioner of India His Excellency Gopal Baglay as the Guest of Honour.

  • MĀORI NEW YEAR IS CELEBRATED BY THE HIGH COMMISSION OF NEW ZEALAND

    25th July 2023 15:59:12 Hours

    The High Commission of New Zealand to Sri Lanka celebrated the rising of Matariki, Māori New Year, and the official opening of Aotearoa New Zealand High Commission in Colombo in an elegant ceremony held at the Lotus Room, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in the evening hours of 14 July 2023.

  • CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO THE OUTGOING COMMANDER OF THE SRI LANKA AIR FORCE

    28th June 2023 15:12:58 Hours

    In accordance with the respected military traditions, the outgoing Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana WWV and Bar, RWP and Bar, RSP and three Bars, VSV, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MPhil (Ind), MIM(SL), ndc (Ind), psc, qfi paid a farewell call on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil today (28June) morning at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS).

  • THE SECOND CYBER SECURITY TRAINING PROGRAMME IS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

    26th June 2023 17:01:01 Hours

    In line with the annual training programme of the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS), the second Cyber Security awareness programme successfully culminated on 22.06.2023 at the Auditorium of Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, Mutwal.