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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

  • Assistant Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India Calls at SFHQ- Jaffna

    30th March 2023 17:26:18 Hours

    Lieutenant Colonel Puneet Sushil, Assistant Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India paid a courtesy visit to Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on 29th March 2023.

  • Lectures on the “Drug Addiction and Prevention from Such Habitual Acts” Conducted in Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna)

    30th March 2023 17:14:57 Hours

    An educational lecture to enlighten Army personnel on “Drug Addiction and Prevention from such Habitual Acts” was conducted at Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on 19th March 2023. This awareness programme was launched on the instructions of Major General Swarna Bothota, the Commander of Security Forces (Jaffna).

  • Volleyball Tournament - 2023

    30th March 2023 17:12:32 Hours

    As per the conceptual guidance of the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota, a volleyball tournament was organizedfor the purpose of hearteningteam-building, personal connection and increase the overall performance among troops. The final tussle was held on 20th March 2023 at the Gymnasium, Security Forces Headquarters(Jaffna).

  • Assuming Duties as the Commanding Officer - 1 Mechanized Infantry Regiment

    30th March 2023 17:10:01 Hours

    Lieutenant Colonel DGJBP Dembatagahawatta USP psc assumed duties as the 9th Commanding Officer of 1 Mechanized Infantry Regiment (1 MIR) on 07th March 2023 with formal military ceremonies.

  • Educational Programme Conducted to Enlighten all Ranks of Security Forces (Jaffna)

    30th March 2023 17:02:15 Hours

    A series of educational programme under the theme of “Sithuvili Sara Sarthaka Jeewithayak - a thoughtful and a successful life” was conducted from 04th - 06th March 2023 at Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna), 51, 52 and 55 Infantry Divisions as per the conceptual guidance of the Commander Security Forces ( Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota.

  • 552 Infantry Brigade Commander Took Over Duties

    01st March 2023 13:55:15 Hours

    Colonel Suresh Radalage of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed duties as the 19th Brigade Commander of the 552 Infantry Brigade on 22 February 2023 in a formal ceremony. The newly - appointed Brigade Commander was warmly welcomed in a Guard Turnout on his arrival at the Brigade Headquarters.

  • Cricket Tournament - 2023

    28th February 2023 13:45:24 Hours

    As per the conceptual guidance of the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota, a cricket tournament was organized by 3rd Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps for the purpose of elevating cooperation among troops and stimulating them for sports. The final encounter was held on 27th February 2023 at the Sports Ground, Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna).

  • 553 Infantry Brigade Organize a Soft Ball Cricket Tournament to Enhance the Comradeship Within Soldiers

    18th February 2023 09:31:47 Hours

    With the broad concept of a healthy soldier, a robust mentality physical fitness and to enhance the cohesion and comradeship among troops, a soft ball cricket tournament was organized for 553 Infantry brigade troops at brigade headquarters recently. On 10 and 11 February 2023, the softball cricket tournament was held by the 553 Infantry Brigade and under command elements with co-located Battalion Training School of the 55 Infantry Division. The event was organized under the guidance of Commander 553 Infantry Brigade, Colonel Janak Premathilake.

  • Security Forces (Jaffna) Commence NVQ Certificate Course for Other Ranks

    18th February 2023 09:19:37 Hours

    Security Forces (Jaffna) with the motive of expanding knowledge on Information Technology (IT) among troops serving in Jaffna peninsula commenced NVQ Certificate Course on 16th February 2023 at Nenapahana Computer Training Centre – Kankasanthurai. On the direction and supervision of the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota the first phase of the certificate course was launched with the participation of 17 Other Ranks.

  • Inauguration of Beach Volleyball in Vadamarachchi (East) Organized y 553 Infantry Brigade at Talaiady Beach

    14th February 2023 16:37:20 Hours

    With the overall concept of empowering and guiding future generation of the country, Sri Lanka Army initiated another step towards the qualitative improvement of the life style of youth in Jaffna Peninsula. In that, beach volleyball was introduced for the first time to the youth of the Vadamarachchi (East) area. It is a broad concept of the Commander 553 Infantry Brigade Colonel Janak Premathilake USP psc with the conceptual guidance of General Officer Commanding 55 Infantry Division Major General Prasanna Gunarathne RSP ndu psc IG. The programme was organized by 10 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 12 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and 553 Infantry Brigade.