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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.

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).

Major General Senerath Bandara, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, paid a field visit to 512 Brigade Headquarters on Friday, 04 December 2020.

The Security Forces Commander was warmly welcomed by the Commander 512 Brigade, Brigadier Eranda Rathnayake and conducted a comprehensive briefing on area of responsibilities.

Subsequently, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna visited 14 Gajaba Regiment and 17th Battalion of Gemunu Watch. General Officer Commanding 51 Division, Brigadier Admin and Quartering and Colonel Coordinating of Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna also joined in the visit.

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.

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.

Major General Senerath Bandara, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, paid a field visit to 513 Brigade Headquarters on Monday, 30 November 2020.

The Security Forces Commander was warmly welcomed by the Commander 513 Brigade, Brigadier A S M Fariz and conducted a comprehensive briefing on area of responsibilities.

Subsequently, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna visited 11th Battalion of Sri Lanka Light Infantry and 16nd Battalion of Gemunu Watch. General Officer Commanding 51 Division, Brigadier General Staff and Brigadier Admin and Quartering of Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna also joined in the visit.

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.

Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) Major General Senerath Bandara, graced the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the proposed new Officers' Mess at 2nd Military Intelligence Corps Palaly, Jaffna on 23 November 2020.

Security Forces (Jaffna) Conducted a Special Pahan Pooja Ceremony at Thissa Raja Maha Viharaya Kankesanthurai on 15 November 2020 to invoke blessings of Noble Triple Gems to all Sri Lankan Citizens affected by Covid -19 pandemic

The annual 'Katina Pooja' of the Sri Naga Viharaya - Jaffna was held on 7th November 2020 and 8th November 2020 with the guidance of Viharadhikari Shasthrapathi Ven. Meegahajandure Siriwimala Thero. The Dhamma sermon and religious activities were followed by the 'Katina Cheevara Pooja' which was brought from the Headquarters 512 Brigade and offered to the Maha Sanga. The alms-giving (morning) and offering of Atapirikara to Bhikkus marked the culmination of the Pinkama.