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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

  • Scientific Approach for Physical Training

    15th November 2023 09:35:01 Hours

    Phase two of the series of educational workshop under the theme on “body scientific adaptation to exercise” was conducted for Army Physical Training Instructors from 10th - 12th November 2023 at Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) as per the conceptual guidance of the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna,

  • Key Leaders in Kilinochchi District Unite to Fight Against Illegal Activities

    13th November 2023 09:54:33 Hours

    In a momentous display of collective commitment to bolster the security of the Kilinochchi District, top level Army, Police, STF, SIS and other government officials congregated at Headquarters - 55 Infantry Division on 09 November 2023.

  • Felicitation Ceremony for Major General EMM Fernando HDMC Lsc AATO

    07th November 2023 15:52:32 Hours

    Formal felicitation ceremony to newly-promoted Major General EMM Fernando HDMC Lsc AATO, the Commander - Forward Maintenance Area (North) was organized by troops of the headquarters Forward Maintenance Area (North) on 03 November 2023. The parade was given by the 5th Battalion of Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps at their parade ground.

  • Newly Appointed Heads of Mission of Sri Lanka Visit Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna

    05th November 2023 21:53:23 Hours

    The visiting Ambassadors/High Commissioners were warmly welcomed by the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc on their arrival at Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna. During the briefing Northern Commanders of Army, Navy and Air Force exchange views on security situation in the Northern Province, civil-military cooperation, social welfare projects, development assistance and reconciliation projects.

  • Deputy GOC of 55 Infantry Division Makes Maiden Visit to 553 Infantry Brigade

    01st November 2023 10:38:28 Hours

    In a significant and momentous event, Brigadier RPARP Rajapaksa RSP, who recently assumed the role of Deputy General Officer Commanding of the 55 Infantry Division, paid his initial visit to the 553 Infantry Brigade on 25 October 2023. Brigadier Saman Perera RSP, the Commander of the 553 Infantry Brigade, extended a warm welcome to Deputy GOC, emphasizing the importance of this visit in fostering unity and cohesion within the division.

  • 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.