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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.
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.
| 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 |
20th December 2022 19:35:14 Hours
Inline with the annual CIMIC programme, 51 Infantry Division organized an English course for the students of grade 4 to 10 who are preparing for the year end examination. The inauguration ceremony was held on 08 December 2022 at the Divisional Facility Complex with the participation of 90 Students in Selvapuram, Yogapuram and Kopay areas which belong to 51 Infantry Division.
20th December 2022 10:06:49 Hours
In parallel to 26thAnniversary of 55 Infantry Division, series of multi religious activities had conducted with the participation of General Officer Commanding, Major General Prasanna Gunarathne, Staff Officers and Other Ranks. The religious activities had begun at the most sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwan Weli Maha Stupa on 15 December 2022. The event was enriched with the Buddhist rituals and colourful procession up to Udamaluwa for receiving blessings. Furthermore, Bodhi Pooja rituals had also conducted at Division Stupa on 16 December 2022.
20th December 2022 09:22:30 Hours
The 26th Anniversary of 55 Infantry Division falls on 20 December 2022. In view of the Anniversary, the distribution of 100 nutritional food packs for the expectant mothers had taken place at the Division, marking yet another community programme on 17 December 2022. The expectant mothers from well-deserved families in Kevil, Vettalaikerny, and Maradankerni had invited to the programme.
18th December 2022 10:41:01 Hours
Manpower and technical expertise of the Army and the patronage of a philanthropical donor enabled the 551 Infantry Brigade troops to build a new house for a well-deserved family in the area of Thunnalai (S), Karaveddy and vested it with the beneficiaries in the presence of Major General Prasanna Gunaratne, General Officer Commanding - 55 Infantry Division on 16 December 2022.
14th December 2022 12:09:12 Hours
The 55 Infantry Division's 26thAnniversary commemoration has already started with a blood donation programme by the division's troops. This noble occasion was organized under the guidance of General Officer Commanding Major General Prasanna Gunaratne re-assuring the highest number of blood donors from the troops to the blood bank, Teaching Hospital Jaffna. Moreover, this is an effort to invoke blessings for the men under his command and for those who gave their lives over the division's 26-years history.
13th December 2022 11:43:05 Hours
Continuing with its Community Assistance Projects under the guidance of Major General Prasanna Gunaratne, General Officer Commanding - 55 Infantry Division, troops of 551 Infantry Brigade laid the foundation stone to erect yet another new house for a underprivileged family in the Thunnalai South, Karaveddy on 10 December 2022. Financial assistance provided by overseas based Ms. Thabitha Chinnaiah in memory of Joy Arulrajah, Son of Rev. Ms Chinniah.
13th December 2022 11:36:06 Hours
The Kavudumunna Raja Maha Viharaya, Dambadeniya along with Bosath Foundation of Bujjomuwa Railway Station organized a Pirith Chanting Train Journey ‘New Year of Prosperity’ from Beliatta to Kankesanthurai on 11 and 12 December 2022 in order to promote peace and reconciliation among communities. The train with Pirth Chanting accompanied 17 Buddhist dignitaries led by Ven. Ginnaliye Ayupala Thero and 400 devotees from all parts of the Island, and they were received by the Troops of Security Forces (Jaffna) at the Kankesanthurai Railway Station at 09.00 pm on 11 December 2022.
10th December 2022 14:57:59 Hours
The 513 Infantry Brigade initiated another humanitarian intervention by laying foundation stone for constructing a new house to a necessitous family in Kaddudei, Manippai, Jaffna on 09 December 2022.
10th December 2022 14:50:29 Hours
The troops of 55 Infantry Division constructed a home for Sergeant Bandaranayaka, who has been performing duties as a clerk in the Division for newly 4 years.
01st December 2022 12:45:13 Hours
Taking another leap on civil - military coordination, on the direction of General Officer Commanding 55 Infantry Division,553 Infantry Brigade has organized inter clubs soft ball cricket tournament among the Grama Niladare Divisions. Total 8 teams took part in the tournament and preliminary & semifinals played 3rd week of November.