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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

  • 552 Brigade Commander Assumed Duties

    27th April 2024 11:41:19 Hours

    Colonel CD Welagedara USP IG assumed duties as 20th Commander of the 552 Infantry Brigade on 26 April 2024.

  • Jaffna Troops Experienced a Workshop on Camera Technology and Video Camera Technology

    23rd April 2024 21:34:28 Hours

    Two days’ workshop conducted by the Metropolitan Technologies (Pvt) Ltd on mirrorless camera technology and video camera technology was held at Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on 22 and 23 April. It was organised with the instruction and direction of Major General MGWWWMCB Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, the Commander of Security Force (Jaffna) in order to groom professionals on camera and video camera technology and 10 Officers and 65 Other Ranks representing Security Forces Headquarters, Division Headquarters, Brigade Headquarters and Battalions participated.

  • Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) Celebrated Oil Anointing Ceremony

    15th April 2024 17:51:53 Hours

    Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) celebrated a significant auspicious Oil Anointing (Hisa Thel Gama) ceremony at the Headquarters premises with the presence of Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, the Security Force Commander in the Morning on 15 April. The Chief Monk of Tissa Viharaya, conducted the ceremony.

  • Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) Celebrated New Year Dawn at the Commander’s Residence

    15th April 2024 09:43:57 Hours

    The New Year, known as ‘Aluth Avurudda’ in Sinhala, and ‘Puththandu’ in Tamil, is celebrated by both communities by observing various rituals and customs.

  • Army War College Instills the Future Leaders on Leadership Challenges (Command’s Experience)

    05th April 2024 17:01:35 Hours

    The Army War College conducted a lecture on Leadership Challenges (Command’s Experience) with the assistance of Major General MGWWWMCB Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) as the visiting lecture on 05 April 2024. The visiting speaker was warmly welcomed by the Major General UKDDP Udugama RWP RSP USP ndu psc, the Commandant of Army War College on his arrival. The Jaffna Commander delivered an eloquent speech that enlightened the audience on his Command Experience over 35 years of Military life. All participants were inspired by the speech, in which the speaker shared his expertise, knowledge and experience.

  • Army Chief Visits Jaffna Peninsula

    29th March 2024 19:39:58 Hours

    The Thalsevana Army Resort inaugurated its newest branch in Kayts during a brief ceremony on 28 March 2024. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, graced the occasion as the chief guest.

  • Security Forces Jaffna Conducted a Symposium to Discuss Contemporary Local and International Security

    12th March 2024 10:41:50 Hours

    Security Forces (Jaffna) organized a symposium for Grade 1 Army Officers aimed to acquire the knowledge on contemporary local and international security issues with the interaction of renowned Professor David Brewster, Colonel Amanda Johnston, the Defence Attache to Australian High Commission and Captain Simon Batterman (Australian Navy) on Monday, 11 March.

  • Jaffna Commander Chaired Coordinating Conference for Air Force Tattoo - 2024

    06th March 2024 08:06:38 Hours

    Sri Lankan Air Force is making arrangements to hold ‘Air Force Tattoo’ from 06th March to 10th March at Muttraweli Ground, Jaffna to mark the 73rdAir Force Anniversary. This event will feature an extensive exhibition encompassing many activities related to military aviation, engineering field, disaster management, airborne, adventures and public entertainment.

  • Jaffna Commander Visits Mulankavil Training School

    05th March 2024 00:00:23 Hours

    To coincide with the closing ceremony of the Battalion Training of 10th (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment at Battalion Training School in Mulankavil, Major General ChandanaWickramasinghe,the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), visited the school compound on Monday, 04th March.

    The Jaffna Commander was warmly welcomed to the school premises by the General Officer Commanding, 52 Division and the Chief Instructor of the School. Thereafter, the Jaffna Commander and other participants attended a comprehensive briefing on the battalion training and training school, which was conducted by the Chief Instructor followed by an awarding ceremony.

  • Nagadeepa Monks Extend Blessings on Jaffna Commander

    04th March 2024 12:15:54 Hours

    After assuming duties, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe paid his homage to the Chief Monk of the Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Vihara and trustee authorities of Sri Nagapooshani Amman Kovil, Nainativu Islands in order to receive blessings of his most hallowed places of worship on 01 March 2024.