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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
  • 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.

  • Army Vested a New House for a Needy Family in Chankani, Jaffna

    04th October 2022 14:39:11 Hours

    The 513 Infantry Brigade successfully completed another humanitarian intervention once again by extending their technical, engineering and manpower support to build a new house to another underprivileged family in Chankani, Jaffna. Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) graced the house warming ceremony and handed over the keys of the new house to Mrs. Sulakshana Wijayakantha, a widowed mother with her two children on 03 October 2022.

  • World Children’s Day Celebration at 51 Infantry Division

    03rd October 2022 13:54:18 Hours

    As per the guidance and supervision of the General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division Major General Anil Udaya Kumara, World Children’s Day celebrations were organized by the Staff Officers and Other Ranks of 51 Infantry Division on 01st October 2022.

    Series of exhilarating events were organized such as dancing events, kids games and song performances to mark the World Children’s Day. Children of Kanan Girls Children’s Home at Kopay South were participated for the day’s events and brought glamour to the day’ s celebration.

  • The Event Organized in Line With World Chidren’s Day and The Anniversary of Sri Lanka Army

    02nd October 2022 19:24:32 Hours

    An event dedicated for the children living in the areas of Kaddaikadu and Kevil was organized by the 55 Infantry Division in connection with International Children’s Day got underway at the Headquarters of 55 Infantry Division premises on Saturday the 01 October 2022 based on the theme of ‘A better future for every child’.

    Series of fun filled exhilarating activities, games and variety entertainments that were staged by nearly 125 school students from the Kaddaikadu and Kevil areas dominated the event. The General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division Major General Prasanna Gunaratne RSP ndu psc IG and Reverent Father Amal Raj of Kaddaikadu Church were attended the event as chief guests. Moreover, the Grama Niladhari, school teachers of the area and parents were also participated for the event.

  • Troops of 15th Battalion Gajaba Regiment Organized A Programme to Celebrate The World Children’s Day

    02nd October 2022 19:19:54 Hours