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  • EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN SRI LANKA HOSTS RECEPTION IN CELEBRATION OF EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY

    22nd February 2024 14:30:55 Hours

    The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka hosted a grand reception in commemorating the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor at the Official Residence of the Ambassador in Colombo yesterday evening (21 February 2024). The spectacular evening was a testament to the enduring friendship and cultural ties between Japan and Sri Lanka.

  • MYANMAR AMBASSADOR CALLS ON CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF

    21st February 2024 17:10:13 Hours

    In a significant diplomatic exchange, His Excellency Wunna Kyaw Htin Han Thu, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) today (21 February 2024).

  • NEWLY PROMOTED MAJOR GENERAL ARANGALLA CALLS ON THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF

    21st February 2024 17:00:00 Hours

    The newly promoted Major General Chandana Arangalla psc wearing the new insignias paid a courtesy call on the senior most serving military officer, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) at his office today (21 February 2024).

  • GENERAL SHAVENDRA SILVA PAYS HIS LAST RESPECT TO LATE MAJOR GENERAL D S K WIJESOORIYA (RTD)

    21st February 2024 12:40:50 Hours

    The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil paid his last respect to late Major General D S K Wijesooriya (Rtd) RWP RSP USP psc of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers yesterday evening (20 February 2024) Jayarathna Restpect Home, Borella.

  • DESIGNATED DEFENCE ATTACHÉ OF SRI LANKA TO HIGH COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA IN AUSTRALIA CALLS ON GENERAL SHAVENDRA SILVA

    19th February 2024 22:00:30 Hours

    The newly appointed Counsellor (Defence) to the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canberra, Australia, Captain (G) Lanka Dissanayake RSP USP, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) today (19 February).

  • CDS PAYS HIS LAST RESPECT TO THE FORMER NAVY COMMANDER (LATE) BASIL GOONESEKARA

    18th February 2024 20:45:45 Hours

    As the Sri Lankan nation bids a solemn farewell to a distinguished naval officer, former Navy Commander (Late) Basil Goonesekara ndc psc, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil paid his last respect afternoon today (18 February 2024) at No 50/06, Anula Road, Colombo 06.

  • CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF JOINS ANNUAL ‘CISM DAY’ RUN 2024

    18th February 2024 16:25:06 Hours

    The vibrant spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie enveloped the Parliament Grounds in Colombo today (18 February) as the annual 'CISM Day' Run for 2024 was ceremoniously commenced and marched up to the Defence Headquarters Complex, Akuregoda led by the impressive Army Band.

  • INAUGURAL MILITARY ENGINEERING CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN WELISARA

    16th February 2024 21:52:32 Hours

    College of Military Engineering and Technology in Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its first-ever Military Engineering Conference today (16th February) at the Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall in Welisara. The event witnessed the esteemed presence of General Kamal Gunarathne (Retd) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil as the Chief Guest.

  • CDS ATTENDS CONFERMENT CEREMONY AT MALWATTA TEMPLE

    13th February 2024 08:30:40 Hours

    In appreciation and recognition of the noble and exceptional service rendered towards the nation and Buddhism in the country, a significant religious ceremony was held today (12 Feb 24) at the historical Higher Ordination Hall Malwathu Temple premises, Kandy.

  • CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF IS INVITED TO THE IRAN DAY CELEBRATION IN COLOMBO

    10th February 2024 16:04:58 Hours

    In commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution Victory and the National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka hosted a mesmerizing reception at the Residence of the Iran Ambassador in Colombo last evening (9 February).