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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 Organizes Bodhi Pooja to Bless Disaster Victims

    10th May 2020 11:51:43 Hours

    In a gesture of humanity and compassion towards hundreds of men, women and children that periled due to natural disasters and unforeseen occurrences in the country and across the world, and also to invoke blessings to all Sri Lankans and people of the world in the new year 2020, Headquarters Security Forces Jaffna organized a series of special Bodhi Pooja 14 January evening.

    Following the directives of Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc and with guidance of Commander Security Forces - Jaffna Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Bodhi Pooja was organized at the Sri Naga Vihara, Navatkuly temple and the Headquarters 55 Division, Kaddaikadu.

  • Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna Commences Duties With New Year Traditions

    10th May 2020 11:18:14 Hours

    With the dawn of year 2020, the Commander, all Officers and Other Ranks of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna commenced duties for the New Year following military traditions.

    As customary, Commander Security Forces Jaffna Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya hoisted the National Flag prior to the National Anthem and the Army Song being sung. A two minute silence was observed to remember fallen war heroes. Subsequently the oath on the Affirmation of Public Service that defines the government’s ‘Vista of Prosperity and Splendour’, the New Year message of Commander of the Army was read out to everybody. Further, the Security Forces Commander addressed all Officers, Other Ranks, members of Civilian Staff and wished courage and strength to continue their work together with new hopes and success in the New Year. At the end of the programme the Commander Security Forces – Jaffna along with Senior Staff Officers joined with all the Officers and Other Ranks in the all ranks tea party.

  • New Year Begins With A Tree Planting Campaign At Palaly

    10th May 2020 11:05:05 Hours

    With the commencement of duties in the New Year, Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna organized a tree-planting event at Palaly Covering over an acre of area to plant Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jack) and Madhuca longifolia (Mee) Saplings on 01 January 2020. Commander Security Forces – Jaffna Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya and Senior Staff Officers took part in the tree-planting programme after the New Year traditions held at the headquarters.

  • Commander of the Army Visits Nagadeepa Temple

    04th October 2019 12:02:30 Hours

    Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, paid homage to Nagadeepa Temple and received blessings of the Chief Incumbent during his two days visit to Security Forces (Jaffna) on Saturday 21st September 2019. Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, General Officer Commanding 51 Division and several other officers were also present during the visit.

  • Commander of the Army Visits war Heroes' Monument at Araly

    04th October 2019 11:48:17 Hours

    Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc,Commander of the Sri Lanka Army laid floral wreaths at the War Heroes' Monument at Araly, Jaffna to commemorate Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa, Major General Vijaya Wimalarathne and other military War Heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country, upon his first visit to Security Forces (Jaffna) on Saturday 21st September 2019. Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, officers and troops deployed in Jaffna Peninsula were also present during the occasion.

  • Commander of the Army Donated Bicycles for Needy Students

    04th October 2019 11:43:44 Hours

    Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc Commander of the Army took part as the Chief Guest at the donation programme held at the Security Forces Headquarters and donated bicycles for needy students, and also distributed plants (Coconut, Jack, Mango and Orange) for their families in order to encourage the Sri Lanka Army's Tree Planting Project in Jaffna peninsula.The event was held at Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on Saturday 21st September 2019.