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28th May 2021 21:03:46 Hours
Commemorating her 73rd National Independence Day under the theme, ‘Isurumath Heta Dinak-Saubhagyawath Mawubimak ' (Glorious Tomorrow & A Prosperous Motherland) in a simple, yet dignified and colour-rich ceremony at the Independence Square at Colombo 7, the pearl of the Indian ocean, ‘Mother Sri Lanka ' today (4) entered a new era of peace and prosperity, re-affirming her commitment for strengthening of Sri Lanka 's sovereignty, territorial integrity, economic development, reconciliation and peaceful co-existence.
28th May 2021 21:03:46 Hours
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier Think Tank for National Security Studies for Sri Lanka, functional under the Ministry of Defence on Monday (8) evening organized a 'Diner 's Club ' discussion on the issues pertaining to the forthcoming UNHRC sessions at SLNS Rangalla, Colombo.
28th May 2021 21:03:46 Hours
One more session of the Task Force of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), co chaired by General Shavendra Silva, Head NOCPCO, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army and Dr Asela Gunawardana. Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health got underway this afternoon (9) during which stated of no isolation areas in Colombo and Gampaha districts and detection of new positive cases from Mahiyanganaya and Rideemaliyadda garment factories was taken up for review.
28th May 2021 21:03:46 Hours
Wednesday (10) evening 's Most Admired Companies of Sri Lanka-2020 Awards Ceremony at BMICH that recognises companies that are a cut above the rest in terms of value they create for their shareholders, customers, employees and the wider community in general in an exclusive gesture of appreciation presented a rare and distinguished recognition of 'Leadership with Distinction ' Award to General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, who graced the awarding ceremony as the Chief Guest.
28th May 2021 21:03:46 Hours
One more session of the Task Force of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), co-chaired by Minister Dr Sudarshani Fernandopulle, Major General Sanjaya Munasinghe, Secretary to Ministry of Health, General Shavendra Silva, Head NOCPCO, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army and Dr Asela Gunawardana, Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health got underway this afternoon (11) at the NOCPCO.
28th May 2021 21:03:46 Hours
A special 'Kapruk Pooja ' of rare quality, meant to invoke spiritual blessings on the speedy eradication of COVID-19 epidemic and all attempts to this effect, being spearheaded by HE the President, Hon Prime Minister, Ministry of Health, Health workers, Tri service troops, Policemen and all stakeholders got underway on Saturday (13) evening at the historic Somawathiya Raja Maha Vihara temple premises, organized under the aegis of members of the Maha Sangha and General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).
28th May 2021 21:03:46 Hours
The formal launch of the fund-raising drive for restoration of the historic 'Deegavapiya ' Maha Seya ( pagoda) in the East got to a start this morning (12) at Colombo Sri Sambodhi Viharaya under the aegis of HE the President and the Prime Minister at the invitation of General Kamal Gunarathna (Retd), Chairman, Presidential Task Force for Restoration of 'Deegavapiya ', amid a distinguished gathering of senior Buddhist monks, Presidential Advisers, Governors, Ministers, State Ministers, Secretaries, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva, Senior Tri Service Officers and a representative team of technical experts, involved in the restoration project.
28th May 2021 21:03:46 Hours
The final segment of the 31st General Convocation-2020 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), the highest academic seat for defence studies and other disciplines got underway at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on Tuesday (16).
28th May 2021 21:03:46 Hours
General Shavendra Silva, Head, NOCPCO, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army this morning (17) presenting an overview of current developments as regards the transmission of COVID-19 and the vaccination process told the Media about the continued need for public surveillance, inevitable precautions and health guidelines. Here follows the full video footage of the statement;
28th May 2021 21:03:46 Hours
A colourful dinner night was hosted to the differently able war veteran inmates at the 'Mihindu Seth Medura ', Attidiya under the aegis of Defence Ministry 's Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) Chairperson Chithrani Gunaratne last evening (Feb 20).
