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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 Modifies and Furnishes a Smart Class Room

    22nd October 2022 07:42:50 Hours

    In a simple ceremony attended by Maj Gen PrasannaGunaratne, GOC 55 Infantry Division as the Chief Guest, troops of 551 Infantry Brigade handed over a Smart Class Room to students of Katkovalam Missionary Mixed Tamil School in Point Pedro on 19 October 2022.

  • 552 Infantry Brigade Initiative to Another Community Project

    20th October 2022 12:44:28 Hours

    Troops of 552 Infantry Brigade under command to 55 Infantry Division of Security Forces (Jaffna), launched another community project as per the conceptual guidance of General Officer Commanding - 55 Infantry Division, Major General Prasanna Gunaratne RSP ndu psc IG along with the supervision of the Commander - 552 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier Wijayanath Jayaweera USP psc.

  • Jaffna Troops Organized an Inter - Gn Division Volleyball Tournament

    20th October 2022 12:41:14 Hours

    On a concept, made by the General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division, Major General Prasanna Gunaratne RSP ndu psc IG along with the guidance of the Commander 552 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier Wijayanath Jayaweera USP psc, the troops of 1st Mechanized Infantry Regiment organized an Inter-GN Division Volleyball Tournament.

  • New General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division Meets Religious Leaders and Dignitaries

    20th October 2022 12:33:51 Hours

    Major General Mahendra Fernando WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc assumed duties as the 32nd General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division under the Security Forces (Jaffna) amid religious blessings on 09th October 2022 at the Headquarters 51 Infantry Division in Kopay, Jaffna.

  • New General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division Meets Religious Leaders and Dignitaries

    20th October 2022 12:33:44 Hours

    Major General Mahendra Fernando WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc assumed duties as the 32nd General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division under the Security Forces (Jaffna) amid religious blessings on 09th October 2022 at the Headquarters 51 Infantry Division in Kopay, Jaffna.

  • Kankesanthurai Buddhist Temple Holds The 3rd Katina Pooja

    18th October 2022 16:09:20 Hours

    The traditional Katina Pooja in the historical Tissa Raja Maha Vihara in Kankesanthurai, was held by a series of religious observances under the patronage of the Chief Incumbent of the temple, Venerable Ginthota Nandarama Thero.

    The climax of the whole religious festival took place on 16th and 17th October 2022 with the participation of Maha Sangha, in the presence of Major General Chandana Wijayasundara RSP USP ndu, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), military personnel and gathering of devotees.

  • Maj Gen Ravi Ratnasingham Challenge Trophy; Inter Club Soccer Tournament kicked off at Nelliady

    18th October 2022 16:00:14 Hours

    An Inter Club Soccer Tournament in Karaveddi and Point Pedro DS divisions was kicked off on 15 October 2022 at Collins' Sports Grounds, Nelliady in celebrating 73rd anniversary of the Army under the instructions of Maj Gen Chandana Wijayasundara, Commander, Security Forces, Jaffna. This is one of the key initiatives to promote game of soccer in Vadamarachchi and to build trust and confidence among civilians in accordance with the conceptual guidance of Security Force Commander.

    The soccer tournament where 8 top teams of Vadamarachchi Football League competing each other for prestigious Ravi Ratnasingham Challenge trophy and Rs 100,000 is organised by 551 Infantry Brigade under the supervision of Maj Gen Prasanna Gunaratne, GOC 55 Infantry Division.

  • Troops Help Conduct of “Katina” at Sammidhi Sumana Vihara, Navathkuli

    17th October 2022 14:50:30 Hours

    General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division, Major General Sanjeewa Fernando RWP RSP ndu and all troops, during 15 – 16 October 2022 assisted the conduct of the annual ‘Katina Cheevara’ ceremony at Navathkuli Sammidhi Sumana Vihara under the guidance of the Chief incumbent of the temple,Venerable Shasthrapthi Hanwelle Rathnasiri Thero.

  • Troops Offers a Special Lunch for the Children and Elders in Celebrating the Army Anniversary

    17th October 2022 14:47:49 Hours

    In line with the 73rdArmy Anniversary, troops of 551 Infantry Brigade offered a special lunch for the Children and Elders of “Sri Paramananda Children’s and Elders’ Home” at Vathiri, Karaweddy on 9th October 2022.

  • 52 Infantry Division Distribute Dry Ration Packs Among Needy Families in Line With The 73rd Army Day Celebration

    11th October 2022 08:06:39 Hours

    To maintain goodwill among Army and Tamil Community, with the direction of Commander Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) Major General Chandana Wijayasundara RSP USP ndu and the blessings of General Officer Commanding 52 Infantry Division, Major General Sanjeewa Fernando RWP RSP ndu, Officers and Other Ranks of 52 Infantry Division took steps to organise an event for distributing ‘Dry Ration Packs’ (each worth of approximately Rs 5000/=) for seventy five (75) needy families in line with 73rd Army Day Celebration on 10th October 2022.