10th November 2023 22:37:46 Hours
Paying his gratitude, the Rector of the Southern Campus of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Major General Robin Jayasuriya RSP ndc psc made a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil prior to the retirement at his office today morning (10 November 2023).
10th November 2023 13:36:12 Hours
On a splendid evening, the Russian Ambassador in Sri Lanka, along with a host of esteemed guests, celebrated the Day of Military Glory of the Russian Federation in a grand reception yesterday (09 Nov) at the Beira Lake Floating Restaurant, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo Hotel.
05th November 2023 17:14:48 Hours
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil who was on a visit to China to attend ‘10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum’ held a bilateral discussion with General Lu Zhenli, a member of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and Chief of the Joint Staff Department, CMC, the People’s Republic of China.
05th November 2023 13:01:33 Hours
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil during his stay in China to attend the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum made his way to officially visit the Commander of the Southern Theatre, Gen Wang Xiubin at Guangzhou.
04th November 2023 06:00:02 Hours
As a sign of enduring the Armed Forces partnership of Sri Lankan and China, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP psc ndc MPhil was invited to tour the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Frigate 056 at the Xinzhou Wharf during his visit to attend the ‘10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum’ in China.
04th November 2023 01:39:25 Hours
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil on his way to attend the ‘10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum’ China held a bilateral discussion with the Shanghai Garrison Commander.
03rd November 2023 10:20:41 Hours
A reception and welcome dinner was hosted by the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, General Zhang Youxia and the organising committee for the foreign delegates prior to the commencement of the ‘10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum’ at the International Conference Hall, Beijing, China during the evening hours of 29 October 2023.
03rd November 2023 09:38:51 Hours
The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army, Major General Champaka Ranasinghe RWP RSP of the Gajaba Regiment called on the Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc prior to his retirement at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) morning on 25 Oct 23.
27th October 2023 19:15:32 Hours
The distinguished military leader General Lionel Balagalle (Retd) RWP RSP VSV USP ndc IG, the former Chief of Defence Staff and the 16th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, passed away yesterday (26 Oct) at the age of 75 while receiving treatment at the Army Hospital in Colombo.
26th October 2023 23:22:20 Hours
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea hosts an on-board reception today morning (26 Oct 23) at the Colombo Harbour to mark the port call of the Republic of Korea Navy's (ROK Navy) flagship, the ROKS 'Kwanggaeto the Great'.