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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 815
2 Construction of Hospitals 15
3 Number of Bicycles distributed to students 1,113
4 Number of Scholarships awarded 1,321
5 Number of Students received stationeries 11,810
6 Number of Toilets constructed 900
7 Number of Wheelchairs distributed 98
8 Number of Artificial limbs distributed 95
9 Number of Spectacles distributed 4,890
10 Number of Dry Ration packs distributed 17,434
11 Number of Medical camps conducted 63
12 Number of Army Personnel who donated Blood (Pint of Blood) 4,182
  • A New Water Purifying Plant for Vadamarachchi Aliyavalai School Children and Community

    30th March 2023 16:52:55 Hours

    Health risks on the Jaffna Peninsula are largely attributable to the area's contaminated water supply. The 553 Infantry Brigade of 55 Infantry Division has begun building a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for the Aliyavalai CCTM College and to the village with the financial assistance of the 'Sri Lankan Community

  • 51 Infantry Division Donated Another Renovated House to a Needy Family

    30th March 2023 16:48:42 Hours

    In line with the project of handing over new houses by Security Forces (Jaffna), 511 Infantry Brigade troops successfully completed another humanitarian intervention as the 766th project by extending their technical, engineering and manpower support to renovate a house with the sponsorship provided by Mr. Vish Nadarajh to a deserving family living in Keeramalai Kolankalatti Grama Niladhari Division in Jaffna district. The Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota graced the simple house-warming ceremony and handed over the keys of the renovated house to family of Mr Arumugam Chandra Sekram on 07 March 2023.

  • Security Forces (Jaffna)’s Livelihood Support Programme Donates Goats to a Breadwinner

    06th March 2023 11:58:21 Hours

    As per the concept of the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota, enabling underprivileged families to uplift their living standard, the Civil Affairs Coordinating Office at Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) organized a donation of 2 goats valued at Rs 35,000.00

  • Another Deserving Family in Thumpalai-Point Pedro has been given a Brand - New House by Troops of 55 Infantry Division

    02nd March 2023 16:50:17 Hours

    Troops of 551 Infantry Brigade used the manpower and technical expertise of the Army as well as the support of a generous donor to construct a new home in the area of Thumpalai (E), Point Pedro for a deserving family.

  • 52 Infantry Division Arrange Sri Ghanadurga Amman Kovil for Annual Rituals

    27th February 2023 18:46:42 Hours

    To maintain goodwill among the Army and Tamil Community, with the direction of the General Officer Commanding, 52 Infantry Division, Major General K P S A Fernando RWP RSP ndu, Officers and the Other Ranks of 52 Infantry Division organised and participated for the cleaning programme at Sri Ghanadurga Amman Kovil at Eluthumadduval North, on 25 February 2023, prior to the annual religious celebrations scheduled on early March.

  • 553 Infantry Brigade Troops Join to Commemorate ‘Maha Shivratri Day’

    24th February 2023 15:37:50 Hours

    Troops of Headquarters 553 Infantry Brigade, 10 (V) VIR, and 12 (V) VIR had conducted a series of events in view of assisting people in respective areas for Maha Shivratri ceremony.

  • 51 Infantry Division Organized a Cricket Tournament

    24th February 2023 07:51:08 Hours

    In order to enhance sports ability in Jaffna district, 51 Infantry Division organized a Cricket tournament among Cricket sports clubs Jaffna. Six Cricket teams were participated for the tournament and, Kondavil Marumalarchchi Cricket team was the Champions.

  • Foundation Stone Laid for One more New House to a Needy Family in Vadamarachchi (East)

    20th February 2023 16:12:25 Hours

    As a continuation to house construction efforts of 55 Infantry Division, another foundation stone-laying ceremony was held on Tuesday the 14th February 2023 to construct one more new house for a needy family living in Vaththirayan, Vadamarachchi (East) area.

  • Troops Renovate Nagathampiran Kovil Road on Request of Kovil Committee

    10th February 2023 17:18:28 Hours

    On 09 February 2023, troops from 10 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment of 553 Infantry Brigade under command to 55 Infantry Division of the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna assisted in the renovation of the Nagathampiran Kovil road. The deteriorating road provided access to the ancient Nagathampiran Kovil and Nagarkovil village of Vadamarachchi - East Divisional Secretariate. On the request of the Kovil Committee, the Commanding Officer of 10 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major KHC Samanpriya directed the troops to launch this community project under the guidance of the Commander of the 553 Infantry Brigade, Colonel Janak Premathilake. Troops of the 553 Infantry Brigade and the 10 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Grama Niladhari of Nagarkovil (South), members of the Nagathampiran Kovil committee and civilians in the area participated in the programme.

  • Distribution of Blazers to School Prefects in Line with 75th Independence Day Celebrations in 55 Infantry Division

    07th February 2023 08:59:45 Hours

    Distribution of 35 number of Blazers to school Prefects had taken place in a charming ceremony held in line with 75th Independence Day ceremonies of 55 Infantry Division on 02nd February 2023. 18 x Prefects from Ceylon Catholic Tamil Mixed School, Kovilvayal and 17 x Prefects from Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School, Pulopallai were benefited. Major General Prasanna Gunaratne, the General Officer Commanding 55 Infantry Division, had led the effort to great success.