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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
  • Jaffna Troops Undertake Sterilization of State and Private Institution

    10th May 2020 17:04:44 Hours

    On the directives of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, troops under 51 Division of Security Forces - Jaffna under took Sterilization of state institutes, hospitals, bus stands, welfare centers, state and private bank, etc established in Chunnakam, Thirunelvely, Arali, Nallur, Valikamam, Chankanai and Tellippalai area in order to prevent spreading of COVID - 19 virus on Saturday 18 April 2020.

  • Jaffna Troops Continue Disinfection of Public Places

    10th May 2020 17:03:10 Hours

    Troops under command to 51, 52 and 55 Divisions under Security Forces - Jaffna continues disinfection of public places and institutes situated in Chunnakam, Kokuvil, Chankanai, Tellippalai, Nallur, Uduvil, Thirunelvely, Valvettithurai, Kodikamam, Chavakachcheri, Achchuveli, Nelliady, Puloli, Kovilvayal, Iyakachchi, Muhavil, Mullian, Ampan, Vattilaikerny, Pokkaruppu and Maruthankerny areas in Jaffna Peninsula.

    On the directives of Commander Security Forces - Jaffna Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, the troops carried out disinfection process at Railway Stations, Schools, University, Post Offices, Hospitals, Bus Stations, Pharmacies, Welfare Centers, State and Private Banks, Trade Centers etc in order to Safeguard the general public and nation against COVID - 19 pandemic.

  • Providing Relief for Needy People in Jaffna

    10th May 2020 17:01:20 Hours

    Sri Lanka Army in Jaffna peninsula organized another programme to provide relief for needy people during the curfew where essential measures have been imposed by the government to control of spread and eradicate the COVID - 19 pandemic. Accordingly, on the directives of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, troops under 511 Brigade and 513 Brigade of 51 Division distributed dry ration packs among needy families residing in Ilavalai, Urumpirai, Uduviland Chunnakam areas on 15 April 2020.

  • Basketball League in Jaffna - 2020

    10th May 2020 16:58:09 Hours

    In view of developing Sporting skills, particularly basketball among the youth in Jaffna, 512 Brigade under the guidance of Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, organized a Basketball League Tournament where eight School Teams competed. The Championship was clinched by the Kokuvil Hindu College - Kokuvil and the runners up were the Angel International School - Manipai. The final encounter was held on Tuesday, 25 February 2020 at Public Basketball Court Old Park - Jaffna.

    Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and awarded the Championship trophy to the winners. General Officers Commanding 51 and 55 Divisions, Commander Forward Maintain Area (North), Brigade Commanders, Secretary of Education Northern Province, Senior Officers, Principals, Teachers, Troops, President of Basketball Association - Jaffna and many spectators gathered within the thrilling event.

  • Jaffna Troops Undertake Disinfection of State and Private Institutions

    10th May 2020 16:55:55 Hours

    On the directives of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, troops under 52 Division of Security Forces - Jaffna under took disinfection of State Institutes, Welfare Centres, State and Private Banks, Railway Station, Rural Hospital, Bus Stands, etc established in Valvettithurai, Kodikamam and Kaithady areas in order to prevent spreading of COVID - 19 virus, on Tuesday 21 April 2020.

  • Gurunagar Civil Community Relieved by Jaffna Troops

    10th May 2020 16:47:50 Hours

    Amidst the fight against spread of COVID - 19 pandemic, troops under 6 Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps extended humane support to relieve the people residing in Gurunagar fishing village by distributing dry ration packs among needy families. The programme was conducted on Saturday 18 April 2020 on the directives of, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya.

  • Security Forces - Jaffna Assists Bohra Community to Distribute Food Items to Needy People

    10th May 2020 16:36:13 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Army, on Saturday 18 April 2020, assisted the Bohra Community in Sri Lanka to distribute essential food items to hundreds of families in the North amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The Bohra Community distributed the food items, on behalf of global Community Leader, His Holiness, Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, who has launched a worldwide humanitarian initiative to provide food to thousands of families in COVID-19 hit countries.

    The Community was assisted by the Sri Lanka Army in the North, by identifying the families in need, transporting and distributing the items in an organized manner.

    The Bohra Community thanked the Sri Lanka Army in assisting them in their distribution drive. "We are grateful to the Army for helping us in this initiative. At times of crisis, it is our duty as citizens of this nation to help our fellow citizens. The Army has always assisted civilians in times of need and we concluded the distribution drive successfully due to their support," Mufaddal Adamjee, local Permanent Resident (PR) coordinator of the Bohra Community said.

  • Jaffna Troops Continue Providing Relief to Needy People

    10th May 2020 16:31:59 Hours

    Amidst the nationwide lockdown against the spread of COVID - 19, troops under Security Forces - Jaffna continue their assistance to government authorities and provide relief to needy civil community in Jaffna Peninsula. On the directives of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna troops under 515 Brigade of 51 Division extended Support to GramaNiladhari to distribute dry ration packs among Samurdhi beneficiaries residing in Tellippalai area. Further, troops under 512 Brigade organized a programme to distribute prepared meal packets to deserving people in Velani area on Saturday 18 April 2020.

  • Jaffna Troops Provide Assistance to Pay Government Allowances for Deserving People

    10th May 2020 16:28:43 Hours

    Troops under Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna extended their assistance to Government Agent and Divisional Secretariats in Jaffna to pay the Government allowances of Samurdhi Assistance allowance, Kidney beneficiaries, Disabled beneficiaries, Elder beneficiaries and Covid - 19 pandemic affected allowance worth of Rs 5000.00 for nearly the hundred and fifty thousand deserving families in Jaffna peninsula. Troops assisted government officials to pay allowances at the doorsteps of deserving families.

  • Jaffna Troops Assist People in Jaffna

    10th May 2020 16:24:55 Hours

    Upon the directives of Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, troops under Security Forces - Jaffna extended their assistance to provide basic needs of civil community in Jaffna peninsula during the ongoing curfew period. Accordingly, troops assist the civilians to have access to banks and get pharmaceuticals in coordination with Government Agent, Divisional Secretariats and Grama Niladharis in Jaffna peninsula. Further, Army facilitated the public by providing transport in liaison with Sri Lanka Transport Board depots on 09th and 10th of April 2020.