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SECURITY FORCES HEADQUARTERS

(JAFFNA)

To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.

Military Programmes

  • Commander of 513 Infantry Brigade Assumed Duties

    28th September 2023 14:20:02 Hours

    The most recently appointed Commander of the 513 Infantry Brigade, Colonel EMLP Ekanayake USP of the Sri Lanaka Sinha Regiment assumed duties as the 20th Commander of 513 Infantry Brigade on 13th September 2023.

  • General Officer Commanding 55 Infantry Division Acknowledges Efforts to Enhance Brigade Standards During Visit to 553 Infantry Brigade

    09th September 2023 11:10:31 Hours

    The General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division, Major General NalinJayawardene RSP ndc, paid his maiden visit to the 553 Infantry Brigade at Visuwamadu on 05 September 2023. The visit was marked by a warm welcome from the Brigade Commander, Brigadier SamanPerera RSP, who provided a comprehensive briefing on the Brigade's area of responsibility and functions.

  • Jaffna Troops Launched a Cleaning Programme

    02nd September 2023 18:24:22 Hours

    The troops of 4th Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment accompanied with other responsible government agencies in the area launched a cleaning programme with the aim of addressing the necessity of cleaning one of spectacular place, Sakkote in Jaffna. The programme was conducted on 01 September 2023.

  • Cricket Encounter of 52 Infantry Division – 2023

    27th August 2023 15:43:16 Hours

    The Inter Battalion Cricket Tournament of 52 Infantry Division – 2023 organized by the 523 Infantry Brigade got underway at 7 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Cricket ground in Allarai, Jaffna under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division, Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc.

  • 52 Infantry Division Celebrates 28th Anniversary

    27th August 2023 15:38:02 Hours

    The 52 Infantry Division proudly celebrated its 28th Anniversary on 24th August 2023 marking yet another milestone. Series of programmes were organized with the directions of the General Officer Commanding, 52 Infantry Division, Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc.

  • General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division Made his Maiden Visit to 552 Infantry Brigade

    27th August 2023 15:34:05 Hours

    The General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division, Major General RKNC Jayawardena RSP ndc, upon his assumption of office recently made his maiden visit to 552 Infantry Brigade deployed at Poonaryn and its under command battalions, 22 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and 2 Sri Lanka National Guard on 23 August 2023. During his visit he addressed the troops under command.

  • United States Defence Attaché Makes Formal Visit to SFHQ-Jaffna

    23rd August 2023 17:22:52 Hours

    Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Nelson, Senior Defence Official/Defence Attaché and Mr. Seth Nevins, Assistant Defence Attaché paid a courtesy visit to Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna on 23rd August 2023.

  • Switzerland Delegation Visits Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna)

    23rd August 2023 17:18:45 Hours

    The Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Oliver PRAZ and the First Secretary (Political), Mr. Justine BOILLIAT paid a courtesy visit to the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna on 23rd August 2023.

  • Newly Appointed 512 Brigade Commander Assumed Duties

    23rd August 2023 17:16:42 Hours

    The most recently appointed, Commander of the 512 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier HAI Perera RWP RSP USP of Sinha Regiment assumed duties as the 27th Brigade Commander on 21st August 2023 at his office in Jaffna.

  • 55 Infantry Division’s New GOC Assumed Duties

    18th August 2023 19:28:19 Hours

    The most recently appointed General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division, Major General RKNC Jayawardena RSP ndc of Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed duties on 17th August 2023 at his office in Divisional Headquarters in Kilinochchi.