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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

  • Ranaviru Information Technology Training Institute (Jaffna) Completed Computer Competency License Course No – 01 With Awarding Ceremony

    05th April 2023 18:04:26 Hours

    With a view to improving information technology skills of Army Personnel serving in Jaffna peninsula, Ranaviru Information Technology Training Institute Jaffna (RITTI- Jaffna) conducted a one-month computer course as the first phase. The training institute located near Thissa Temple, Kankasanthurai was established under direct supervision of Office of Chief Signal Officer under conceptual guidance of Commander Security Forces – Jaffna. The instructional and technical guidance were offered by 6th Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps for the training of course attendees.

  • Restoring Bicycles as a Support for Minimizing Fuel Consumption

    04th April 2023 15:58:09 Hours

    55 Infantry Division had refurbished 42 x bicycles as the first phase of restoring bicycles which had been kept unattended for extended of time period. On behalf of General Officer Commanding 55 Infantry Division, Colonel Admin and Quartering had distributed those restored bicycles and head gears among battalions on 30 March 2023.

  • 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.