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.
Forty six Officer Cadets of Intake 88, from the Sri Lanka Military Academy paid a visit to Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna on 04th and 05th September 2020. The visit was scheduled as a part of their training curriculum.
Brigadier Kithsiri Liyanage assumed duties as General Officer Commanding 52 Division on Thursday 03 September 2020. He placed his signature in the first official document to mark assuming duties, amidst chanting of Seth Pirith. The formal ceremony followed by a Parade, Troops address and planting of a tree sapling.
Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and Staff Officers under 52 Division were present at taking over ceremony.
The troops under command to Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna started renovating ʽʽUppu Vajal’’ agriculture tank at Vadukkoddai West in Chankanai, amidst the presence of Commander Security Forces – Jaffna Major General Senerath Bandara on 31 August 2020 in order to support their livelihoods.
The project was initiated upon the request of Dr. Sidambaran Mohan, the President of 'Friends of Jaffna' organization and the Farmers' Society of Vadukkoddai – Southwest together with Government Agent Mr. Kanapathipillai Maheshan. The renovation began under the guidance of Commander Security Forces Jaffna and supervision of General Officer Commanding 51 Division Major General Lalith Rathnayake.
The renovation project was funded by Mr. Vamadeva Thiagendran, Founder and Chairman of Thiyahie Charitable Trust and the much needed manpower and machines were provided by 10 Field Regiment Sri Lanka Engineers and 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry under Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna.
A ceremony was organized by 51 Division in Pungudutivu on 31 August 2020 to hand over another new house constructed by Army troops for a low-income family. The new house was handed over to Mrs. Thavarasa Kavida by Commander Security Forces - Jaffna Major General Senerath Bandara during a brief ceremony held with a small gathering. Financial support for the construction was made by Mr. Vamadeva Thiagendran, Founder and Chairman of Thiyahie Charitable Trust. The troops belonging to 17th Battalion of Gemunu Watch under the supervision of Commander 512 Brigade Brigadier Eranda Rathnayake provided much needed manpower for the construction work.
General Officer Commanding 51 Division, Brigadier General Staff, Security Forces – Jaffna, Brigade Commanders, Senior Officers, Donor, Troops and Residents participated the handing over ceremony.
Upon the directives of Major General Senarath Bandara Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, the troops belonging to 51 Division organized a felicitation programme at Kanam Children’s Home (Girls) on 23 August 2020. Troops arranged a donation of school items for the children, lunch for children and staff and finally an entertaining event with Calypso Music during the programme.
The event was sponsored and organized by All Ranks of 15 Sri Lanka National Guard under the guidance and supervision of General Officer Commanding 51 Division and Commander 511 Brigade. A number of Senior Officers and troops witnessed the occasion.
The newly appointed Commander, Security Forces – Jaffna, Major General Senerath Bandara had an official meeting with Bishop of Jaffna His Lordship Right Reverend Dr. Justin B Gnanapragasam and Mr. Kanapathipillai Maheshan, Government Agent of Jaffna on 24 August 2020.
The Government Agent of Jaffna discussed the present progress of the Civil-Military Coordination and Reconciliation in Jaffna peninsula with the Security Forces Commander. A number of Senior Army Officers were also present at the occasion.
Major General Senerath Bandara who assumed duties as the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, paid his maiden field visit to 55 Division Headquarters on 23 August 2020.
The Security Forces Commander was warmly welcomed by the General Officer Commanding 55 Division, and conducted a comprehensive briefing on area of responsibilities. The Security Forces Commander addressed the Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and troops under 55 Division.
Major General Senarath Bandara who assumed duties as the 24th Commander of Security Forces – Jaffna, Paid homage to Nagadeepa Temple and received blessings of the Chief Incumbent on 22 August 2020.
In Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of 51 Division which belongs to Security Forces Jaffna, a blood donation programme was conducted in the Division Headquarters in Kopai on 18 August 2020. The programme was initiated under the directives of Major General Lalith Rathnayaka.
In appreciation of the assistance extended towards Sri Lanka Navy to resilience from hard times due to Covid 19 pandemic, Sri Lanka Navy in Jaffna peninsula offered an opportunity for troops under Security Forces Jaffna to go onboard at Sea cruise A - 543 fast passenger carrier on 16 August 2020.
The Army personnel including Senior Officers and Other Ranks who contributed to military operations to eradicate terrorism during conflict era joined in the voyage to experience the marine diversity and gain knowledge on Northern Sea.
