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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
  • Troops Provide Refreshments to Devotees in Christmas Day at St. Mary's Church

    26th December 2024 19:22:04 Hours

    Under the guidance and supervision of Major General PR Pathiravithana USAWC psc, General Officer Commanding of the 52 Infantry Division and Brigadier WKSPMRAB Dodamwala psc, Commander of the 522 Infantry Brigade, a special Christmas service held at the St. Mary's Church, Kadeikadu, at night 24/ 25 December.

  • 51 Infantry Divisions Christmas Carols 2024 at St. Mary’s Cathedral Ignite Festive Joy and Unity

    25th December 2024 19:26:43 Hours

    Under the guidance of Security Forces (Jaffna), 51 Infantry Division conducted its annual Christmas Carols Service at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Jaffna on 24 December 2024 in order to commemorate Christmas and the dawn of the New Year.

  • Distribution of Dry Ration Packs to Low-Income Families by Troops of 10th (V) Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment

    25th December 2024 07:14:32 Hours

    10th (V) Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment organized a community care programme to distribute dry ration packs for 05 selected low-income families in J/433 Mulliyan GN Division on 23 December.

  • Foot Bicycles & Dry Ration Packs Distributed Among Jaffna Students and Women

    24th December 2024 14:26:34 Hours

    Showing great magnanimity towards the supply for life-supporting accessories, Mr. Ragikaran Shanmugarathnam, domiciled in Canada at the request of Brigadier EMLP Ekanayake USP, the Commander of 513 Infantry Brigade came forward to sponsor 50 Foot Bicycles to students, 25 Dry Ration packs for elderly women and 25 Nutritious packs for pregnant mothers of low-income group families in the Kirimalai, Jaffna.

  • Courtesy Visits Conducted by Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna)

    24th December 2024 06:48:47 Hours

    The newly appointed Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, engaged in courtesy visits within the region on 23 December, met with Mr. L Illaangovan - Chief Secretary of the Northern Province, Mr. Nagalingam Vethanayahan - Honourable Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. M Piratheepan, the District Secretary of Jaffna and Rev. Justin Bernard Gnanapragasam - Bishop of Jaffna at the Bishop’s House and workplaces respectively.

  • Kids Christmas Celebrations – 2024 Held at 51 Infantry Division

    17th December 2024 00:09:27 Hours

    Under the guidance and supervision of the General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division, Major General MPNA Muthumala USP psc, conducted a community relation programme to mark the dawn of Christmas – 2024 with the collaboration of Manusath Derana and Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Limited at the CIMIC Park premises of 51 Infantry Division on 12 December.

  • Military Assistance to Renovate Road by Troops of 1 Mechanized Infantry Regiment

    29th November 2024 23:38:55 Hours

    Under the direction of Major General PR Pathiravithana USAWC psc, the General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division, and the supervision of Brigadier WKSPMRAB Dodamwela psc, the Commander of 522 Infantry Bridge, troops of 1 MIR contributed to repair a road running from Aliaweli to Kottanda Kulam in Iyakkachchi area on 29 November 2024.

  • Military Assistance to Renovate Road Bridge by Troops of 10 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment

    29th November 2024 22:05:48 Hours

    Troops of 10 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment provided assistance in an emergency situation where main bridge connecting Pudukkadu to Maradankeini on Point Pedro, Vettalaikerni road which was severely eroded in the basement and threatened to be washed away due to prevailing adverse weather condition.

  • Defence Secretary Assesses Flood Relief Efforts in Jaffna and Kilinochchi

    28th November 2024 23:22:36 Hours

    Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) WWV, RWP and two bars, RSP and bar, USP, MMSc (Strat Stu-China), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), fndu (China), psc, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence made an emergency visit to Jaffna and Kilinochchi Districts on 28 November 2024 to inspect and assess the disaster situation and relief efforts in the region.

  • Providing Assistance in an Emergency Situation by Troops of 11 (V) Gajaba Regiment

    28th November 2024 15:42:18 Hours

    Troops of 11 (V) Gajaba Regiment provided assistance in an emergency situation where Palamkulam tank bund was threatened to be eroded due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. On the instruction given by the Commander 55 Infantry Division Major General B G S Fernanado USP Hdmc psc and direct supervision of the Commander 551 Infantry Brigade, Commanding Officer 11 (V) Gajaba Regiment, 02 x 15 troops assisted in strengthening the Palamkulam tank bund by laying 300 x sandbags despite continuous heavy rains.