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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
  • 75th Independence Day Celebrations in Point Pedro

    07th February 2023 08:46:21 Hours

    On 04th February 2023, 55 Infantry Division joined in celebrating the 75th Independence Day by conducting a series of programmes at Colins Ground Nelliadi in Point Pedro, one of the most populous regions in Jaffna Peninsula. Within the overall concept of the President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, to mark the 75th independence across the country, celebrations in Jaffna are predominantly significant in terms of national peace and harmony. This was the first time in modern history that an Independence Day celebration was held in the Jaffna Peninsula.

  • 55 Infantry Division Vested a New House on the Account of 75th Independence Day Celebrations

    06th February 2023 12:00:44 Hours

    The Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota handed over keys of a new house to Mr S Sudan on 03rd January 2023, who is a residence of Muhavil, Kilinochchi. This was an event conducted in accordance with 75th Independence Day activities of the 55 Infantry Division as per the conceptual guidance of General Officer Commanding, 55 Infantry Division, Major General Prasanna Gunaratne.

  • Distribution of Essential Items and Coconut Saplings on 75th National Independence Day

    05th February 2023 13:42:52 Hours

    52 Infantry Division under Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna on account of the 75th National Independence Day celebration distributed packs of essential items and coconut saplings to the residents in 52 Divisional AOR on Saturday 4th February.

  • Troops of Security Forces (Jaffna) Celebrates 75th Independence Day with Grandeur and Dignity

    05th February 2023 13:01:44 Hours

    Independence Day is one of the special national festivals of Sri Lanka which is meant to commemorate the country’s independence from British rule in 1948. This triumphant day is celebrated through flag-hoisting ceremony, cultural dances, parades and performances.

  • Security Forces (Jaffna) Releases 80 Acres of Civilian Land in Jaffna

    04th February 2023 16:21:24 Hours

    In consistent with the government policy of releasing northern lands, hitherto used by the Security Forces to their original owners, the Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna), in coinciding with the 75th Independence Day, on the instructions of Honourable President Ranil Wickremesinghe, and with the guidance of the Defence Secretary and the Commander of the Army, released 80 acres of land in Kankasanthurai, Mailaddy and Anthanipuram areas under Thelippalai Divisional Secretariat to their original owners on 03rd February 2023 during a special ceremony.

  • 52 Infantry Division Troops Reopen a Preschool

    27th January 2023 15:54:59 Hours

    The Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General DBSN Bothota RWP RSP USP psc, in his first visit to the Sinhala Village Navatkuli initiated a philanthropic project to reopen the ‘Lakdaru Preschool’ located at Navatkuli, Jaffna, where a Sinhala Community peacefully coexists with the Northern Tamil Community.

  • Commander SF (J) Attended an Athletic Meet Organized in a Grand Scale by Two Renowned Schools in Jaffna

    19th January 2023 12:07:31 Hours

    As per the invitation of respective Principals of Jaffna St Henry’s College and its partner school Ilavalai Convent Maha Vidyalayam, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota attended the Annual Inter-House Athletic Meet as the Chief Guest. The Annual Inter-House Athletic Meet was held on 18thJanuary 2023 at St Henry’s College, playground.

  • Commander SF (J) Witnessed the Final Encounter of “Dan Pudiyavidiyal”

    18th January 2023 13:31:16 Hours

    As per the invitation of Mr. SS Kuhanathan, the Chairman of ASK Media (PVT) Ltd, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota attended the final encounter of the Football Tournament as the Chief Guest, which was organized annually by DanTV. The final encounter of “Dan Pudiyavidiyal” was held on 16th January 2023 at Duraiappa Stadium, Jaffna.

  • The Tamil Tai Pongal Day Celebration Programme Along With Donation of School Stationeries for Students/Coconut Saplings for Villagers in the Area Conducted by 552 Infantry Brigade

    18th January 2023 13:24:55 Hours

    On the conceptual guidance of General Officer Commanding, 55 Infantry Division, Major General Prasanna Gunaratna and the supervision of Brigadier Wijayanath Jayaweera, the Commander 552 Infantry Brigade, the troops of 552 Infantry Brigade of the 55 Infantry Division of Security Forces (Jaffna), in continuation of its series of community assistance programmes conducted a Tamil Tai Pongal Day Celebration Programme entwined with a donation programme (worth about Rs:800,000.00) on 16th January 2023 at Public Bus Stand Premises Pallai.

  • Distribution of Dry Ration Packs to Underprivileged Expectant Mothers and Families by 521 Infantry Brigade

    16th January 2023 18:19:00 Hours

    As per the guidance of Colonel HAI Perera RWP RSP USP, Commander 521 Infantry Brigade, gifted 20 dry ration packs (each worth of Rs 5000.00) to selected underprivileged expectant mothers and families. This donation programme was held at 521 Infantry Brigade Headquarter premises on 14th January 2023.