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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

  • New Accommodation Block for the Senior Officers at Sfhq-Jaffna

    30th May 2023 18:10:56 Hours

    The Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota opened the newly-built accommodation block for the Senior Officers at Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on 29th May 2023 amidst blessings of all Officers during a simple ceremony at the auspicious time. Major General Swarna Bothota cut the ribbon and formally opened the accommodation block. Soon after the opening, the Commander, SF (J) spoke to a gathering of Army officers and shared couple of thoughts.

  • Jaffna Commander Visits Under Command Divisions

    20th May 2023 20:38:07 Hours

    The Commander Security Forces Jaffna, Major General Swarna Bothota visits 51, 52 and 55 Infantry Divisions on 16, 17 and 18 May 2023. He was warmly and honourly welcomed by the respective Division’s Commanders in their respective Headquarters following the military traditions and customs.

  • Military Honours Salute for Late Soldier Velupille Amaranadan

    15th May 2023 17:25:15 Hours

    S/71938 Velupille Amaranadan, who was born on 28th October 1934 residing at Kodikamam North Grama Niladhari Division was enlisted to the Sri Lanka Army on 04th July 1955 having studied at Chavakachcheri Tribad College until GCE (O/L)...

  • SFHQ (J) Organized Dhamma Sermons to Uplift Moral Development of Troops

    26th April 2023 17:46:41 Hours

    Troops under the Security Forces (Jaffna) organized a Dhamma Preaching Programme conducted by Ven. Balangoda Radha Thero, Chief Incumbent, Belihuloya SeelaSamahitha Yogasramaya under the conceptual guidance of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage on 26th April 2023 at the Cinema Hall, Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna).

  • 553 Infantry Brigade Commander Assumes Duties

    25th April 2023 14:55:06 Hours

    Brigadier GSK Perera RSP from Commando Regiment assumed duties as the 20th Brigade Commander of the 553 Infantry Brigade under the Security Forcse Headquarters - Jaffna on 20th April 2023, during a simple ceremony with Buddhist religious observances at the 553 Infantry Brigade Headquarters, Periyapachchapalei.

  • New Year Gifts to Civilian Staff

    12th April 2023 12:21:29 Hours

  • New Year Festival at 52 Infantry Division

    11th April 2023 13:00:42 Hours

    New Year festival was conducted at 52 Infantry Division on 08th April 2023 with the participation of all troops under command to 52 infantry division. Thereby troops of 521 and 523 Infantry Brigades, 11 Field Engineers,

  • Troops of SFHQ (J) and FMA (N) Celebrate Sinhala and Tamil New Year in a Grand Scale

    11th April 2023 12:50:33 Hours

    With the objective of enhancing the mutual understanding, values, attitudes and inter-relationship in a multi-cultural, religious and a multi-ethnic society a Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival was conducted by the troops of Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna).

  • Ranaviru Information Technology Training Institute (Jaffna) Completed Computer Competency License Course No – 01 With Awarding Ceremony

    05th April 2023 18:04:26 Hours

    With a view to improving information technology skills of Army Personnel serving in Jaffna peninsula, Ranaviru Information Technology Training Institute Jaffna (RITTI- Jaffna) conducted a one-month computer course as the first phase. The training institute located near Thissa Temple, Kankasanthurai was established under direct supervision of Office of Chief Signal Officer under conceptual guidance of Commander Security Forces – Jaffna. The instructional and technical guidance were offered by 6th Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps for the training of course attendees.

  • Restoring Bicycles as a Support for Minimizing Fuel Consumption

    04th April 2023 15:58:09 Hours

    55 Infantry Division had refurbished 42 x bicycles as the first phase of restoring bicycles which had been kept unattended for extended of time period. On behalf of General Officer Commanding 55 Infantry Division, Colonel Admin and Quartering had distributed those restored bicycles and head gears among battalions on 30 March 2023.