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.
10th May 2020 12:30:40 Hours
10th May 2020 12:17:16 Hours
10th May 2020 12:13:12 Hours
Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, paid a field visit to 55 Division Headquarters and under command Brigade Headquarters on 21 and 22 January 2020.
The Security Forces Commander was warmly welcomed by the General Officer Commanding 55 Division, and conducted a comprehensive briefing on area of responsibilities. The Security Forces Commander addressed the troops and Staff Officers of 55 Division.
Subsequently, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna visited 553, 552 and 551 Brigade Headquarters under 55 Division. The Security Forces Commander was warmly welcomed by respective Brigade Commanders and conducted briefing on respective areas of responsibilities, and it was followed by troops address at each location.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.