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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.
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.
19th January 2024 15:52:57 Hours
The Amphibious Training Exercise “SEAGULL” kicked off at Northern Sea area, Palaitivu Island in Jaffna peninsula on 07 January and continued till 12 January 2024. The main exercise held on 11 January 2024 concluded the joint exercise, which was attended by troops of Army, Navy and Air Force.
14th January 2024 14:47:00 Hours
Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, who held the office of the Commander of Security Forces - Jaffna, relinquished the appointment on 13th January 2024 to retire from the Army Regular Force after completing over 35 year of illustrious service.
08th January 2024 18:35:22 Hours
Before embarkation on exercise “SEAGULL”, 51 Infantry Division conducted amphibious operation training in Northern Naval Area with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy. Amphibious warfare is a type of offensive military operation that uses naval ships to project ground and air power onto a hostile or potentially hostile shore at a designated landing beach. The Exercise “Seagull” is a joint operation between SL Army, SL Navy and SL Air Force.
01st January 2024 13:11:37 Hours
In a dignified ceremony held on 21 December 2023, Colonel WAIS Mendis RSP USP of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps officially assumed the role of the 21st Commander of the 553 Infantry Brigade. The transition took place at an auspicious timing, marked by religious observances and the planting of a sapling symbolizing growth and unity.
22nd December 2023 14:11:10 Hours
The 55 Infantry Division proudly celebrated its 27th Anniversary at the Division Headquarters in Kilinochchi on 20th December 2023, marking a significant milestone in its illustrious history. The Division was raised on 20th December 1996 in Wanni theatre and had rendered its services to the motherland with utmost dedication over the years passed.
15th December 2023 16:09:42 Hours
15th December 2023 16:02:47 Hours
The most recently appointed Commander of the 512 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier MPSP Kulasekara WWV RWP RSP of Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed duties as the 28th Brigade Commander on 14 December 2023. The new Brigade Commander signed a formal document at the auspicious time and the new appointment was symbolized in the midst of religious rituals.
15th December 2023 15:55:33 Hours
Her Excellency Dr. Siri Walt, the Ambassador of Switzerland, His Excellency Hideaki Mizukoshi, the Ambassador of Japan and His Excellency Sadile Schalk, the High Commissioner of South Africa paid a courtesy visit to Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna during on 14th December 2023.
14th December 2023 18:41:26 Hours
Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc assumed duties as the 30th Commander of Security Forces (Jaffna) on 12th June 2023.
In accordance with military traditions, Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc reviewed the Guard Turnout and received the salute of the Guard of Honour, presented by the troops of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry, after his arrival at the SFHQ (J) premises. He placed his signature in the first document to mark assuming duties, amidst chanting of Seth Pirith in the presence of General Officer Commanding of 51, 52, 55 Infantry Divisions, and Senior Staff Officers of Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna.
03rd December 2023 23:09:25 Hours
With the primary objective of enhancing Civil Military coordination, a football tournament was conducted at 51 Infantry Division’s Cimic park play ground at Kopai Jaffna on 26th November 2023.