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Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) took part in a ceremony on 19 July 2020 to lay the foundation stone of a new house which will be constructed by Army troops for a deserving family in Kodikamam. Troops of 7 Gajaba Regiment under Command to 522 Brigade with the directions of 52 Division will provide required manpower for the construction work along with the financial contribution by Mr. Kamar Weerasooriya and his colleagues. Mrs. Manjula Gnaneshwaran at Kodikamam (South) will have a new Shelter for her family within few weeks.

General Officer Commanding 52 Division, Divisional Secretary - Chavakachcheri, Brigade Commanders under 52 Division, Senior Officers, Government Officials, Troops and Well wishers were present to witness the brief Ceremony.

Troops under Security Forces (Jaffna) extended their support to build a shelter for Mrs. K. Sahida of Uduvil (South), Chunnakam along with the financial donations made by Mr. Kumara Weerasooriya and his Colleagues. The new house was handed over to the deserving family by Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) on 19 July 2020 with essential home appliances.

The much needed manpower for the Construction work was provided by the troops of 9 Sri Lanka Light Infantry under 511 Brigade under the Supervision of 51 Division.

Brigade Commanders under 51 Division, Senior Officers, Troops and Well wishers were witnessed the handing over Ceremony.

Troops under Security Forces (Jaffna) extended their support to build a shelter for Mrs. K. Sahida of Uduvil (South), Chunnakam along with the financial donations made by Mr. Kumara Weerasooriya and his Colleagues. The new house was handed over to the deserving family by Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) on 19 July 2020 with essential home appliances.

The much needed manpower for the Construction work was provided by the troops of 9 Sri Lanka Light Infantry under 511 Brigade under the Supervision of 51 Division.

Brigade Commanders under 51 Division, Senior Officers, Troops and Well wishers were witnessed the handing over Ceremony.

The tank named 'Ravindu Wapi' denoting the fact that it harnesses the energy of the rays of rising sun for the well being Jaffna, was declared open by the Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID – 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc on 18 July 2020. The Palaly Tank named 'Ravindu Wapi' complete with a spillway, a sluice gate and a walking track was constructed by troops of 10 Field Engineers Regiment and 5 Engineer Services Regiment under the guidance of Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya. The technical supervision and partial funding assistance were provided by the Irrigation Engineer Jaffna. This is considered as the only tank with a properly constructed spillway within Jaffna District that can contain about 65000 cubic meters of natural water. This tank will not only benefit the troops by providing storage for much needed water resource but also will contribute to the enrichment of water table in the surrounding areas.

Ex-servicemen in Jaffna peninsula who rendered a yeoman service to the Ceylon Army met the Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID – 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc during his visit to Security Forces (Jaffna) on 18 July 2020. Mr. Kandaiya Kanapathi Pulle, Mr. S. Arulambalam, Mr. Siwalonadan Ahambaram, Mr. Muttia Muturasa and Mr. Sinna Tambi Nadaeasa had a cordial meeting with the Army Chief and discussed on past service life in Ceylon Army and welfare facilities. Further they shared their views on the commendable service of the Sri Lanka Army on maintaining the peace and during the Covid 19 pandemic while acknowledging the decisive role of the Army Commander. After the discussion the Commander of the Army offered gifts of appreciation for the Ex-servicemen and Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya Commander Security Forces Jaffna also associated the Army Commander.

The new Army Base Hospital in Vasavilan that provides Health Facilities for all Army Personal in Jaffna peninsula was declared open by the Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID – 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc on 18 July 2020 on the invitation extended by Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces – Jaffna.

Troops under Security Forces – Jaffna especially troops of 4th Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps and 5 Engineer Services Regiment contributed for the construction work of the new hospital buildings under the supervision of Directorate of Army Medical Services.

Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, General Officers Commanding 51,52 and 55 Division, Commander Forward Maintenance Area (North), Senior Army Officers and Troops associated the Army Chief at the opening ceremony. The ceremony was carried out in line with social distancing and current health guidelines.

Yoghurt production project at Palaly Army Cantonment which was conducted under supervision and direction of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya the Commander Security Forces – Jaffna will generate funds for the Army Seva Vanitha Fund. A new building for this project was constructed by troops under Security Forces Headquarters with the financial contribution of Security Forces Jaffna and Sri Lanka Army Seva Vanitha Unit. The Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID – 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc declared open the new building for 'Yoghurt Production Project' on 18 July 2020 on the invitation extended with the gracious presence of Mrs. Sujeewa Nelson the President of Sri Lanka Army Seva Vanitha Unit. The Yoghurt production will be carried out by the troops belonging to 5 Sri Lanka Army Service Corps.

Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, General Officers Commanding 51,52 and 55 Division, Commander Forward Maintenance Area (North), Senior Army Officers and Troops associated the Army Chief at the opening ceremony. The ceremony was carried out in line with current health guidelines.

The All Ranks Gymnasium at Palaly Army Cantonment was recently fully equipped and facilitated for the benefit of Army personnel in Jaffna peninsula. The Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID – 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc declared open the Gymnasium on 18 July 2020 upon the invitation extended by Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces – Jaffna. The ceremony followed by troops address by the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army

The construction work of the Gymnasium was completed with Army funds and manpower by the troops under Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna. In addition to fully equipped gymnasium and International standard Badminton Court the Complex is fully equipped with a Tennis Court, Basketball Court and a Volleyball Court.

Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, General Officers Commanding 51,52 and 55 Division, Commander Forward Maintenance Area (North), Senior Army Officers and Troops associated the Army Chief at the opening ceremony. The ceremony was carried out in line with current health guide lines.

The All Ranks Gymnasium for the benefit of all Army personnel under 55 Division was declared open by the Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID – 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc on 17 July 2020 upon the invitation made by Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces – Jaffna and General Officer Commanding 55 Division.

Lieutenant Commander (Retd) DMK Jayawardhana, a keen facilitator of Tri Forces and Police welfare Division, accepting the request made by Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda, General Officer Commanding 55 Division, coordinated the funds and required construction materials for the new all ranks gymnasium under the great patronage of Mrs. Koshila Jayawardhana, chairperson National Serving Bank, Mr. Channa Dunusinghe, Senior Regional Manager AIA Insurance - Kegalle and Mr. Nilantha Bandara Manager AIA Insurance - Kegalle. The required manpower for the construction work was contributed by the troops attached to 55 Division.

On a conceptual notion of Major General Sena Waduge, General Officer Commanding 52 Division a new Basketball Court was constructed to promote basketball and sportsmanship among Officers and Other Ranks serving under Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna . The Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID – 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc inaugurated the new basketball court on 17 July 2020 during his visit to Jaffna peninsula with the invitation of the Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya.

The Officers and Other Ranks under 52 Division Mirisuvil, contributed for the construction.

Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, General Officer Commanding 52 Division, Senior Army Officers and Troops associated the Army Chief at the opening ceremony. The ceremony was conducted in line with current health guidelines.