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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

  • 4th Battalion of Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps Organized a Blood Donation Programme

    29th November 2023 17:34:37 Hours

    A blood donation programme was held in conjunction with the 16th Anniversary of 4th Battalion of Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps under the supervision of Major General (Dr) PAC Fernando USP, Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps, Doctor A Nilmini Fernando, Chairman of Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps Seva Vanitha Branch and Consultant Transfusion Physician at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna.

  • A milestone Unveiled: 553 Infantry Brigade Inaugurates State-of-the-Art lecture Hall

    28th November 2023 19:24:30 Hours

    On a significant occasion aligned with the celebration of the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, the 553 Infantry Brigade laid the foundation stone for a cutting-edge lecture hall on 14 October 2023, and the lecture hall was officially declared open in the presence of the distinguished Chief Guest, Major General Sujeewa Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, the Commander of the Security Forces Jaffna on 23 November 2023.

  • New Brigade Commander Assumes Office - 511 Infantry Brigade

    27th November 2023 15:34:48 Hours

    The newly-appointed Brigade Commander of the 511 Infantry Brigade, Colonel TGIA Ariyaratne RSP IG of Sri Lanka Artillery assumed duties on 23 rd November 2023 at the Brigade Headquarters in Ottahapulam.

  • Fallen War Heroes of Poonarin Attack Remembered

    15th November 2023 10:22:11 Hours

    A "Bodi Pooja Pinkama" ( meritorious act) was organized to offer blessings to the brave soldiers, who paid the supreme sacrificed in the name of the motherland and maimed during the battle in Poonarin attack two decades ago, on 11 November 1993 by the troops of 552 Infantry Brigade under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces Jaffna, Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc and General Officer Commanding, 55 Infantry Division, Major General RKNC Jayawardena RSP ndc.

  • 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.