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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

  • Photography Workshop at 55 Infantry Division

    14th February 2023 09:12:05 Hours

    Mr. Nithya Silva recently wrapped off a two-day photography workshop at the Headquarters 55 Infantry Division in Jaffna, designed specifically for officers and other ranks into photography at the Security Forces Jaffna. The goal of the two-day tailor made programme was to improve participants' aiming, framing, and focusing abilities in order to create photographs of superior quality and effectiveness. The participants of the Security Forces Jaffna lacked the necessary understanding regarding photography, making it difficult for them to get good shots during events.

  • 52 Infantry Division Headquarters Educates Troops on Counseling

    02nd February 2023 17:19:57 Hours

    The 52 Infantry Division Headquarter, as per directions of the General Officer Commanding, Major General KPSA Fernando RWP RSP ndu conducted an awareness programme on ‘Phycology and Counseling’ on Wednesday 01 February 2023 at the 52 Infantry Division Headquarters in Mirisuvil, Jaffna.

  • Ambassador of The Netherlands to Sri Lanka Calls at SFHQ- Jaffna

    26th January 2023 21:37:16 Hours

    Her Excellency Bonnie Horbach, Ambassador of the kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka paid a courtesy visit to the Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on 25th January 2023.

  • Indian Peace Keeping War Heroes Commemorated in Jaffna

    26th January 2023 21:27:41 Hours

    Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) in collaboration with the office of Consul General of India to Sri Lanka in Jaffna, organized the event. Mr. Shri Raakesh Natraj and the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota RWP RSP USP psc paid tribute to the memory of fallen IPKF war heroes placing floral wreaths at the IPKF Monument during the brief and solemn ceremony.

  • Funeral Honours Team Provides Final Respect to Sergeant Sundaram Arulambalam of Thelippalei

    26th January 2023 21:21:33 Hours

    A military funeral that took place on 25th January 2023 at the Keerimalei General Cemetery, saluted to one of the most dedicated Senior Non - Commissioned Officer, who joined to the 1st Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry from Jaffna peninsula. S/10439 Sergeant Sundaram Arulambalam, who was residing at Mawenkalladi, Thelippalei passed away last Monday 23rd February 2023, due to a sudden illness while he was enjoying his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army since 16th March 1980.

  • Director General General Staff Paid a Visit to Security Forces (Jaffna)

    26th January 2023 21:16:03 Hours

    The Director General General Staff (DGGS), Major General SUMN Manage WWV RWP RSP psc, visited the Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on 24th January 2023 and was received by Major General Swarna Bothota RWP RSP USP psc, the Security Forces Commander Jaffna on arrival at the Headquarters premises.

  • Rotarians of Malaysia Visit Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna)

    21st January 2023 13:58:50 Hours

    A team of Rotarians of Malaysia comprised of 16 Rotarians from Rotary District 3030 (Malaysia) paid a visit to Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) during their visit to Rotary District 3220 – Sri Lanka on 20th January 2023. This visit is a part of their familiarization visit and to provide much needed economic and community development support to Sri Lankans in this challenging times. Thus these philanthropists assist projects and programmes coordinated in order to uplift the well-being of Sri Lankans in North and East – Jaffna, Batticaloa and Trincomalee.

  • Consulate General of India Made a Visit to Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna)

    20th January 2023 11:32:28 Hours

    Mr. Shri Raakesh Natraj, Consul General of India to Sri Lanka in Jaffna met Major General Swarna Bothota, the Security Forces Commander (Jaffna) on 19th January 2023 at Headquarters premises.

  • H.E. The President Ranil Wickramasinghe in an Epoch-Making Visit to the Jaffna Peninsula

    16th January 2023 18:27:03 Hours

    The President, His Excellency Ranil, Wickramasinghe, Commander - in - chief of the Armed Forces attended a series of meetings in Jaffna on Sunday (15th January 2023).

    The itinerary commenced with his arrival at the Palaly Airport and warmly welcomed by the Secretary Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) GDH Kamal Gunarathne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, Commander Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General HLVM Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral UN Priyantha Perera RSP USP ndu psc, Commander Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana WWV and Bar RWP and Bar RSP and three Bars VSV USP, Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General DBSN Bothota RWP RSP USP psc, Governor, Hon. Jeewan Thiagarajah and Northern Provincial representatives, representatives of Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation and, Ministry of Tourism and Lands.

  • 55 Infantry Division Organized A Motivational Dhamma Preaching For New Year 2023

    12th January 2023 09:54:02 Hours

    The most revered Galigamuwe Gnanapradeepa Thero gave an inspiring and motivating Dhamma discourse to Officers and Other Ranks of the 55 Infantry Division in the evening of 10 January 2023. The Thero has a stellar reputation as wise priest, who devoted himself to the betterment of society through the preaching of the Dhamma.