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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

  • Deputy General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division Assumed Duties

    25th October 2023 10:08:55 Hours

    Brigadier RPARP Rajapaksha RSP assumed duties as the Deputy General Officer Commanding,55 Infantry Division amid religious blessings and formalities on 19 October 2023.

  • 51 Infantry Division Organized a Volleyball Match at Division Headquarters Cimic Park Play Ground at Jaffna

    21st October 2023 17:44:18 Hours

    51 Infantry Division has been conducting various programmes in order to create a good relationship between the Army and public.

    In this regard, 51 Infantry Division organized a volleyball match between Yogapuram Girls volleyball team and 7Sri Lanka Army women corps volleyball team on 17 October 2023 at 51 Infantry Division Headquarters Cimic Park play ground at Jaffna. Accordingly, Yogapuram Girls Vollyball team won the match.

  • 553 Infantry Brigade Inaugurates Newly Constructed Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess and Lays Foundation Stone for Lecture Hall

    17th October 2023 13:57:33 Hours

    In a momentous occasion commemorating the 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, the 553 Infantry Brigade celebrated the inauguration of their newly constructed Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess on 14 October 2023. This significant development marks a substantial improvement for the Senior Non-Commissioned Officers of the brigade.The former mess was a semi-permanent structure, and there is a need to transform it into a permanent building with additional facilities. Brigadier Saman Perera RSP, the dedicated Commander of the 553 Infantry Brigade, recognizing the pressing need, took the initiative to improve the facilities. Under the wise guidance of Major General Nalin Jayawardena RSP ndc, the General Officer Commanding of the 55 Infantry Division, the transformation began.

  • Educational Workshop Conducted to Enlighten all Ranks of Security Forces (Jaffna)

    16th October 2023 12:37:56 Hours

    A series of educational workshop under the theme on “Body scientific adaptation to exercise” was conducted from 13th - 15th October 2023 at Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) as per the conceptual guidance of the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc and under the supervision of Brigadier General Staff, Brigadier KJNMPK Nawarathne RWP RSP ndu and Colonel General Staff, Colonel SDKWMMI Weliwita RWP RSP USP psc.

  • Security Force Headquarters Jaffna Marks 74th Army Day with Religious Activities

    03rd October 2023 16:01:28 Hours

    In coinciding with the 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, as per the conceptual guidance of the Commander Security Forces Jaffna, Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, a “Bodhi Pooja” (meritorious act) was organized at Headquarters premises on 29th September 2023 with the participation of Brigadier General Staff, Brigadier KJNMPK Nawarathne RWP RSP, Staff Officers and other members of the headquarters staff. The pinkama was organized for the purpose of transferring merits on fallen war heroes and invoking blessings on serving Army personnel.

  • 55 Infantry Division Educates Soldiers on ‘Mines and Minerals Act’

    01st October 2023 07:39:36 Hours

    Officers and Other Ranks serving under 55 Infantry Division in Kilinochchi witnessed a valuable lecture on ‘Mines and Minerals Act’ on 26th September. It was organized by the 4 Military Intelligence Corps at the auditorium of 55 Infantry Division.

  • Commander of 513 Infantry Brigade Assumed Duties

    28th September 2023 14:20:02 Hours

    The most recently appointed Commander of the 513 Infantry Brigade, Colonel EMLP Ekanayake USP of the Sri Lanaka Sinha Regiment assumed duties as the 20th Commander of 513 Infantry Brigade on 13th September 2023.

  • Assistant Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India Calls at SFHQ- Jaffna

    26th September 2023 16:41:31 Hours

    Lieutenant Colonel Puneet Sushil, Assistant Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India paid a courtesy visit to Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on 26th September 2023.

  • General Officer Commanding 55 Infantry Division Acknowledges Efforts to Enhance Brigade Standards During Visit to 553 Infantry Brigade

    09th September 2023 11:10:31 Hours

    The General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division, Major General NalinJayawardene RSP ndc, paid his maiden visit to the 553 Infantry Brigade at Visuwamadu on 05 September 2023. The visit was marked by a warm welcome from the Brigade Commander, Brigadier SamanPerera RSP, who provided a comprehensive briefing on the Brigade's area of responsibility and functions.

  • Jaffna Troops Launched a Cleaning Programme

    02nd September 2023 18:24:22 Hours

    The troops of 4th Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment accompanied with other responsible government agencies in the area launched a cleaning programme with the aim of addressing the necessity of cleaning one of spectacular place, Sakkote in Jaffna. The programme was conducted on 01 September 2023.