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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

  • 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.

  • 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.