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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 767
2 Construction of Hospitals/ Pre Schools/ Schools and Children 23
3 Number of bicycles Distributed to Students 1,120
4 Number of Schoolships and Stationaries awarded 11,322
5 Number of School Children Welfare Progranuns 73
6 Number of Wheel Chairs and Artificial Limbs Distributed 193
7 Number of Spectacles Distributed and Catract Surgeries Conducted 4,786
8 Water Supply Projects and Constructions of Tanks 44
9 Tree Planting Programmes and Coconut Plants Distribution Progranune 32
10 Dengue Programmes 169
11 Renovate the Road and Bridges 3
  • Jaffna Troops Donate Nutrients and Dry Ration Packs to Pregnant Women

    28th January 2021 16:14:11 Hours

    On the conceptual directions of the Commander Security Force – Jaffna, troops of 523 Infantry Brigade under 52 Infantry Division coordinated a donation of nutrients and dry ration packs to pregnant women in Jaffna peninsula, with the financial sponsorship extended by Mrs. Suranjani Wickremeratne, the President of ‘Colombo Tarana Foundation’.

    Commander Security Force – Jaffna Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu made his presence as Chief Guest during the donation programme held at Poomari Hall, Chavakachcheri on Thursday, 28 January 2021, in which a number of 75 pregnant women from low-income families were benefitted. The pregnant women came from remote areas in Jaffna peninsula received nutrients and ration packs worth of Rs. 2750.00 each, along with a Covid 19 preventive pack (Sanitizers, face masks, etc.).

    Kurukkal in Chavakachcheri, General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division, Brigadier General Staff Security Force – Jaffna, Brigade Commanders, Divisional Secretary (Chavakachcheri), Officer In Charge – Chavakachcheri Police Station, PHI Chavakachcheri, Government Officials, Officials of Tarana Foundation and Troops participated in the donation programme.

  • 200 Foreign Employees Back Home After Quarantine

    25th January 2021 13:52:12 Hours

    A number of 200 foreign employees returned from Qatar, Set off to their villages after completing two - week quarantine process at Vidaththapalei quarantine Centre in Jaffna, on 23 January 2021. They underwent medical procedures and received quarantine certificates before leaving Jaffna.

    The groups segregated according to areas of their residential locations, provided with Army transport facilities up to their destinations in Kaluthara, Ampara, Badulla, Mannar and Hambanthota areas along with meals, snacks, water etc. Police provided assistance to escort the convoy of 18 vehicles.

    The quarantine process was conducted by the troops of Security Force (Jaffna) under the supervision of Major General WLPW Perera RWP RSP ndu, Commander Security Force (Jaffna) with the guidance of the National Operation Center for Prevention of COVID -19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) headed by General LHSC Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Head of the NOCPCO, Chief of the Defence Staff and Commander of the Army. Senior Officers and Troops witnessed the departure formalities.

  • Security Force Commander Meets Multi - Religious Leaders in Jaffna

    21st January 2021 13:27:12 Hours

    Major General Priyantha Perera who assumed duties as the 25th Commander, Security Force - Jaffna paid homage to Sri Nagavihara Temple and Nallur Kovil in Jaffna on Wednesday, 20 January 2021.

    He made a courtesy calls on the Chief Incumbent of Sri Nagavihara Temple, Ven. Meegahajandure Sri Vimaladeva Thero and the Chief Priest of Nallur Kovil, Maikundal Swami Kurukkal respectively. Then he met Bishop of Jaffna Diocese Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin B Gnanapragasam and received blessings.

    Brigadier General Staff of Security Force Jaffna and Commander 512 Brigade accompanied the Security Force Commander.

  • Commander Security Force - Jaffna Meets Religious Dignitaries and State Officials

    16th January 2021 20:12:10 Hours

    Major General Senarath Bandara, Commander Security Force - Jaffna made a series of courtesy calls on multi – religious dignitaries and state officials in Jaffna peninsula.

  • A New House for a Deserving Family

    15th January 2021 21:28:10 Hours

    Initiating another step of reconciliation process in Jaffna peninsula, the troops under Security Force (Jaffna) extended their support to build a shelter for Mrs. Desi Indra Rathish at Uduwil along with the financial donations made by Mr. Kumara Weerasooriya and his colleagues. Major General Senarath Bandara, Commander Security Force (Jaffna) on 14 January 2021, handed over the new house with essential home appliances to the deserving family. The donation was considered as a precious gift for the deserving family presented by Security Force (Jaffna) during the Thai Pongal festive season.

  • Commander of the Army Inaugurates ‘Uppuvayal Kulam’ Tank in Vaddukoddai

    17th December 2020 22:33:39 Hours

    Security Forces (Jaffna) extended another phase of social welfare projects, to preserve water resource for the benefit of framers and citizens in Vaddukoddai area. On the request brought forward by Dr. Sidambaran Mohan the President of 'Friends of Jaffna' organization and the Farmers' Society of Vadukkoddai – Southwest with the coordination of Mr. E Nishanth the Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture Development Board, Mrs Premani Ponnambalam Divisional Secretary of Walikamam West and Mr. K Maheshan Government Agent Jaffna, Major General Senarath Bandara Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) directed under command troops to renovate the unattended ‘Uppuvayal Kulam’ tank in Vaddukkodai for the public use. The most important manpower for the renovation project was provided by troops belong to 10 Field Regiment of Sri Lanka Engineers and 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry under the supervision of Brigadier Mohamed Fariz Commander 513 Brigade and Major General Sumith Premalal General Officer Commanding 51 Division.

    The perfectly renovated ‘Uppuvayal Kulam’ tank in Vaddukkodai was inaugurated by the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva during a grand ceremony held on 17 December 2020 following the best practices of social distancing. On the occasion, the farmers beseeched the blessings of deities by mixing holy water brought from the Kashi Ganga Nadi (River Ganges in Varanasi) in India into the new waters.

  • Army Hosts A Birthday Celebration it Quarantine Centre in Vidaththapalai

    16th December 2020 12:10:48 Hours

    Troops engaged in duties at Vidaththapalai quarantine centre hosted a birthday celebration of a kid who arrived from Oman.

    The 06th birthday of Mohamed Hamid on 12 December 2020 was celebrated privately without any gathering at the Vidaththapalai quarantine centre where only parents participated adapting social distancing best practices. The humanitarrian gesture was facilitated by troops of 52 Division under Security Forces (Jaffna).

  • Donation of Dry Ration for Low Income Families

    04th December 2020 07:39:34 Hours

    Troops of 4th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment under the 523 Brigade organized a programme to distribute dry rations among the low income families of Kovilakkandi in Jaffna on 28 November 2020, those were affected due to the recent flood situation and ongoing Covid 19 pandemic. The programme was conducted under the patronage of Major General Kithsiri Liyanage, General Officer Commanding 52 Division.

    Commander 523 Brigade Colonel Rohan Rajapaksha, Commanding officer of the 4th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Major Shelton Gallage, Officers and Other Ranks were present in the occasion.

  • Donation of Dry Ration for Disaster Affected Families

    04th December 2020 07:36:38 Hours

    Upon the directives of Major General Senerath Bandara, Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, the troops of 11th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment under 521 Brigade distributed fresh meal packets among the affected families in Valvatithurei who were displaced due to recent cyclone Burevi on 03 December 2020. The donation was conducted under the supervision of Major General Kithsiri Liyanage, General Officer Commanding 52 Division.

    Commander 521 Brigade Colonel Mahen Salwathura, Commanding Officer of the 11th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Geeth Munagamage, Officers and Other Ranks interacted with the affected people.

  • Jaffna Troops Provide Relief for the Displaced

    27th November 2020 12:23:45 Hours

    Nearly eight families living in Vadarawatta, Magalankeni, Eluthumadduwal and Sivan Kovil Grama Niladari Divisions in Chavakachcheri Divisional Secretariat were displaced due to heavy rain and adverse weather condition prevailing in Jaffna peninsula on 26 November 2020.