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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.

COMMUNITY WORKS AT A GLANCE

SER DESCRIPTION TOTAL
1 Number of Pennenent Houses Constructed 767
2 Construction of Hospitals/ Pre Schools/ Schools and Children 23
3 Number of bicycles Distributed to Students 1,120
4 Number of Schoolships and Stationaries awarded 11,322
5 Number of School Children Welfare Progranuns 73
6 Number of Wheel Chairs and Artificial Limbs Distributed 193
7 Number of Spectacles Distributed and Catract Surgeries Conducted 4,786
8 Water Supply Projects and Constructions of Tanks 44
9 Tree Planting Programmes and Coconut Plants Distribution Progranune 32
10 Dengue Programmes 169
11 Renovate the Road and Bridges 3
  • 551 Infantry Brigade Troops Commit to Environmental Cleaning at Point Pedro

    29th June 2023 15:05:27 Hours

    On Wednesday, June 28, 250 Army personnel and local residents of Point Pedro worked on a project to remove piles of trash and environmental pollutants that had been lying along the sathkotai to urani beach, under the direction of Major General, S.R.K. Hettiarchchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, Commander, Security Forces Jaffna.

  • Shramadana Campaign at Iththiadi Pulleyar Kovil

    28th June 2023 12:22:38 Hours

    With the intention of developing harmony between the civilian population and the Army, a shramadana campaign was conducted at the Iththiadi Pulleyar kovil in Sankaththanai Grama niladhari area on 24 June 2023 with the participation of Officers and Other Ranks of the 7th Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment under the 52 Infantry Division and 523 Infantry Brigade.

  • 55 Infantry Division Keeps Another Giant Step in Competency Through Education’ Program

    26th June 2023 19:43:24 Hours

    Keeping another giant step in the ‘Competency Through Education’ program initiated by 55 Infantry Division, a Variety Show of English/Sinhala language teaching program, was taken place on Saturday 24th of June 2023 at the Division premises. The colorful extravaganza of talent and language immersion left a lasting impact on young minds in the areas of Kaddaikadu and Kevil.

  • 55 Infantry Division Takes Initiative in Tutoring for School Children in Point Pedro

    20th June 2023 20:00:51 Hours

    In an effort to bridge the educational gap and to enhance the academics of school children in Point Pedro, 551 Infantry Brigade under 55 Infantry Division has taken a proactive step by commencing a tuition classes programme for school children of grades 9,10, and 11 at Kottawatthai American Mission Tamil Mix school (AMTM) and Polykandy Hindu Tamil Mix school (HTM) in the Vadamaarachchi zonal education area.

  • Construct a New House For a Needy Family in Kadaikadu

    20th June 2023 13:38:02 Hours

    In a heartwarming display of compassion and support, Troops of the Security Forces (Jaffna) has undertaken a noble initiative by handing over the 769th house to an underprivileged family in Jaffna peninsula.

  • Commander SF (Jaffna) Meets Government Officials and Religious Dignitaries in Jaffna Peninsula

    14th June 2023 18:31:10 Hours

    The Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc met Rev. Meegahajandure Siri Wimala Thero the chief Incumbent of Sri Nagavihara, Governor Northern Province Hon. Mrs. P.S.M. Charles, the Government Agent/District Secretary Mr. A. Sivabalasundran and Mr. S. M. Saman Bandulasena Chief Secretary Jaffna on 14th June 2023.

  • Swiss Defence Attaché Paid a Courtesy Visit to the Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna)

    13th June 2023 21:16:04 Hours

    Colonel Garraux François Philippe, Swiss Defence Attaché paid a courtesy visit to the Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on 12th June 2023.

  • 55 Infantry Division Organizes A Successful Knowledge Sharing Session on Drug Prevention and its Impact in Sports

    13th June 2023 10:48:35 Hours

    On the conceptual guidance of General Officer Commanding, 55 Infantry Division, Major General Prasanna Gunaratne RSP ndu psc IG a knowledge sharing session on drug prevention and the impact of drugs on sportsmen/women and society was organized by the 55 Infantry Division on 11 June 2023. With the intention of safeguarding the well-being and future success of young sportsmen, the event took place within the 55 Division Area.

  • Troops of Security Forces (Jaffna) Celebrates Poson Poya Day

    07th June 2023 13:44:22 Hours

    A series of events were organized by the troops of Security Forces (Jaffna) to celebrate Poson Poya Day as per the guidance of overlooking Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General KPSA Fernando RWP RSP ndu on 03rd June 2023. At the Headquarters premises a Dhamma Sermon was conducted and on the same day Roti (Flat Bread), Manioc, Coriander Herbal Tea and Belimal Herbal Tea were distributed among troops and civilians in the area.

  • 513 Infantry Brigade Troops Organize a Rice and Curry Dansala to Mark The Poson Poya Day

    06th June 2023 15:35:10 Hours

    513 Infantry Brigade successfully completed another humanitarian intervention once again. ‘Bath Dansala’ (rice and curry) is a popular Buddhist tradition where free meals and refreshments are offered to the public, regardless of their religion or social status. The aim of this initiative was to promote communal harmony and cooperation among the people, especially during the Vesak and Poson Festivals, which is celebrated by Buddhists worldwide.