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28th September 2022 15:45:32 Hours
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, in an affable assembly held at his office today (28th September), was donated a bulk of essential medicines.
27th September 2022 16:23:01 Hours
The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Major General (Retd) Umar Farooq Burki, HI (M) visited the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, today at his office premises.
27th September 2022 00:17:57 Hours
At the invitation extended by the President, Major General L C R Goonewardene (Retd) RSP VSV USP and members of the Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO), the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil graced the Get-together organised by the members of the ARFRO as a Guest of Honour. The spectacular event was held at Air Force Officers’ Mess, Tunmulla, Colombo, on 25th September 2022.
25th September 2022 15:07:02 Hours
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, today (25th September) paid his last respects to late Lieutenant Colonel Prajath Wijesinghe who passed away due to a sudden illness on 22nd September 2022 at his 54 years.
24th September 2022 16:36:31 Hours
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, was warmly welcomed at the celebrations organised on the occasion of the 92nd National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The splendid celebration was held at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo on 23 September 2022.
24th September 2022 15:28:41 Hours
Upon the invitation extended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Santhush Woonijin JEONG to witnessthe ‘Korean Film Festival 2022’, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, was warmly welcomed to the event held at the BMICH on 23 September 2022.
23rd September 2022 12:58:14 Hours
With the directions and coordination of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, a donation of 210 dry ration packs for the needy families of the Baddegama area, took place at the Baddegama Dutugemunu Raja Maha Viharaya on Thursday, 22 September.
22nd September 2022 17:53:10 Hours
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil paid his last respect to Major General PA Karunatilleke (Retd) RWP today (22 September) at Kurukulawa, Ragama where the remains lie. The late Major General PA Karunatilleke (Retd) RWP of Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) passed away on 20 September 2022 at the age of 79.
22nd September 2022 17:43:10 Hours
Defence Attaché at the Embassy of Kingdom of the Netherlands in India and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain (N) Robert van Bruinessen called on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, on 22 September 2022 at the his office. The Chief of Defence Staff warmly welcomed and conveyed his gratitude to the visiting Defence Attaché for his thoughtful gesture and efforts put forward promoting the cordial relations between the two nations. During the cordial meeting, the bilateral matters of military interest were exchanged and possible training opportunities between two outfits were also taken up for brief discussion. The brief interaction came to an end with the exchange of mementoes to signify goodwill and cooperation. The Chief of Defence Staff invited the visiting Defence Attaché to experience the tropical beauty and the hospitality of the country during his stay in Sri Lanka.
16th September 2022 20:46:55 Hours
Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, conveys his sincere gratefulness to all who supported and shared his grief during the bereavement of his family.
