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04th February 2024 17:10:03 Hours
Today (04 February), Sri Lanka proudly marked its 76th Independence Day with a dignified and grand ceremonial parade held at the historic Galle Face Green in Colombo. The nation, as a sovereign entity, celebrated this momentous occasion with fervour and reverence, highlighting its rich heritage and commitment to progress.
04th February 2024 08:20:40 Hours
Amidst a vibrant display of cultural heritage and traditions, Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin arrived in Sri Lanka today (03 February) to grace the 76th Independence Day as the Guest of Honour.
02nd January 2024 21:36:14 Hours
The Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) commenced the first working day of 2024 with a time-honoured tradition, the working parade.
12th December 2023 22:55:07 Hours
In a resounding demonstration of long-standing military cooperation and mutual admiration, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Sri Lanka, received a spectacular military guard of honour comprising the Indian Tri-Services during his recent official visit to India. The literal red carpet treatment upon his arrival underscored the warmth and importance of the occasion. General Shavendra Silva visited India at the invitation extended by the Indian CDS, General Anil Chauhan PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM to grace the Passing Out Parade of the Indian Military Academy (IMA). In line with the visit, the Sri Lankan CDS also visited and had bilateral discussions with the Indian Secretary Defence, CDS, Chief of Naval Staff, and a few other military hierarchies.
12th December 2023 21:01:54 Hours
In a historic moment, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Sri Lanka, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil had the rarest privilege that any military leader can have which is being invited to be the Chief Guest of the Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. IMA is well reputed as the military institute that endows the largest number of competent and patriotic officers to the Indian Army. The CDS at the arrival to the IMA on on 9 December 2023, was warmly received by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Indian Army’s Western Command, Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar AVSM along with the Commandant of IMA Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra AVSM.
12th December 2023 20:00:24 Hours
During the official visit of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Sri Lanka, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil to attend the Passing Out Parade of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, paid a courtesy call on his Indian counterpart, General Anil Chauhan PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM at the South Block of the Secretariat Building, New Delhi in a move that underscores the deep-rooted and enduring military cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
11th December 2023 01:29:12 Hours
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil during his official visit to India paid floral tribute to the fallen war heroes of the Indian Forces at National War Memorial, India.
11th December 2023 01:00:34 Hours
Upholding a cherished pre-graduation tradition, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil addressed the 17th batch of student officers at the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) on 11 December 2023 prior to their graduation. The batch is scheduled to graduate on 14 December 2023.
07th November 2023 01:07:11 Hours
Adhering to the protocol, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, the senior most uniform officer of Sri Lanka addressed the graduands of the 02nd batch of the National Defence College (NDC) prior to their graduation this morning (06th November) at the invitation extended by the Commandant of the college Major General Senerath Yapa RWP RSP ndu.
04th November 2023 02:23:06 Hours
The China Association of Military Science (CAMS) and China Institute of International Strategic Studies (CIISS) co-hosted military platform; ‘10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum’ themed "Common Security, Lasting Peace" held from 29th to 31st October 2023 in Beijing. The forum facilitated discussions on an array of topics, such as major countries' responsibility and global security cooperation, the role of developing countries in global security, Asia-Pacific security architecture, as well as regional security and development. This year's forum was attended by more than 1,800 participants, including 99 official delegations, defence ministers and military chiefs from 19 countries, international organisation representatives, experts, scholars and observers of various countries.
