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In a gesture of humanity and compassion towards hundreds of men, women and children that periled due to natural disasters and unforeseen occurrences in the country and across the world, and also to invoke blessings to all Sri Lankans and people of the world in the new year 2020, Headquarters Security Forces Jaffna organized a series of special Bodhi Pooja 14 January evening.

Following the directives of Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc and with guidance of Commander Security Forces - Jaffna Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Bodhi Pooja was organized at the Sri Naga Vihara, Navatkuly temple and the Headquarters 55 Division, Kaddaikadu.

In a gesture of humanity and compassion towards hundreds of men, women and children that periled due to natural disasters and unforeseen occurrences in the country and across the world, and also to invoke blessings to all Sri Lankans and people of the world in the new year 2020, Headquarters Security Forces Jaffna organized a series of special Bodhi Pooja 14 January evening.

Following the directives of Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc and with guidance of Commander Security Forces - Jaffna Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Bodhi Pooja was organized at the Sri Naga Vihara, Navatkuly temple and the Headquarters 55 Division, Kaddaikadu.

All Sri Lankans and people of other countries, who fell victim to various calamitous, and especially the citizens in Australia devastated by hazardous wildfire were invoked blessing in this religious events.

General Officers Commanding 55 and 51 Divisions, Senior officers, Officers and other ranks serving in respective Headquarters and formations attended the Bodhi Pooja.

In a gesture of humanity and compassion towards hundreds of men, women and children that periled due to natural disasters and unforeseen occurrences in the country and across the world, and also to invoke blessings to all Sri Lankans and people of the world in the new year 2020, Headquarters Security Forces Jaffna organized a series of special Bodhi Pooja 14 January evening.

Upon the adverse weather condition existed in Jaffna Peninsula during last monsoon season, the road running from Iyyakachchi Junction to Kadeikadu was damaged and hampered the routine public transport services. Accordingly the day- to- day life of the people in Veththalakerni and Kovil areas was affected due to the adverse weather condition.

With a short notice, the troops of 23 The Gemunu Watch and 12 The Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment under the 552 Brigade initiated necessary measures to repair the damaged road during the first week of January 2020, following the directions of Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda, General Officer Commanding 55 Division. Troops assistance was praised by the civil community and government authorities in the area.

The access road to Transits Home of Telippalei Cancer Hospital was renovated by the Army troops laying a concrete layer on the directions of the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya in response to the request made by Mrs. Arunthathy Edwadpullei.

The collective endeavor of the troops belong to 10th Sri Lanka Artillery, 10 Field Regiment Sri Lanka Engineers, 2nd Battalion Gamunu Watch and 5 Corps of Engineer Services was praised by the Hospital Staff and the civilians. The funds for the renovation work was provided by Mrs. Arunthathy Edwadpullei.

A formal ceremony held on Saturday 11 January 2020 to declare open the renovated road was graced by the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna. General Officer Commanding 51 Division, Donor Mrs. Arunthathy Edwadpullei, Director of Health Service Northern Province, Doctors and Hospital Staff, Army Officers, Troops and Residents were present in the occasion.

The Army ex –Servicemen who live in Jaffna peninsula were reunited and entertained during a get- together organized by Security Forces Headquarters – (Jaffna) at Thalsevana Holiday Resort on Saturday 11 January 2020 in a ceremony organized under directions of the Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya. The retired military personnel who had completed 22 years of service in the Sri Lanka Army way back in 1980s and 1990s spent the day with exhilaration and entertainment provided at Thalsevana Holiday Resort.

Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, General Officers Commanding 55 and 51 Divisions, Senior Staff Officers and Regimental Sargent Major of Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna were sharing the joy and spirit of the season with the ex-servicemen.

During the festive season, the troops of Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) join with the civil community to share the spirit of Thaipongal and facilitated them by making donations. Accordingly, on the direction of the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, a programme was organized to donate bicycles for needy school children in Jaffna on Wednesday 08 January 2020 at the Security Forces Headquarters. The donation was made by Limited Brands Mast Cares Team USA – Buying Office in Colombo Named Mast Industries Far East Limited and it benefitted 110 students.

Commander Security Forces – Jaffna graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the donation programme in the presence of Ms. Diyana Cramer, Senior Administrator – Support Operation of Mast Industries (Far East) Limited – Sri Lanka.

Chief High Priest of Sri Kanthaswamy Temple – Maviddapuram, General Officer Commanding 55 Division, Commander Forward Maintenance Area (North), Brigadier Admin and Quartering Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna), Senior Officers, Members of Mast Industries (Far East) Limited – Sri Lanka, Officials of Sarvodaya – Jaffna Branch, Troops, School Children and Parents were gathered at the function.

The troops of Security Forces – Jaffna keen in supporting the deserving students in Jaffna peninsula, donated 320 packs of Stationary Items to deserving students in RCTM School Kadeikadu in Jaffna Peninsula on Monday 06 January 2020. The programme was organized by 553 Brigade under the guidance and instructions of the General Officer Commanding 55 Division, Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda.

Upon the directions and guidance of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, another visit of pre-school students to Palaly Airport was facilitated by the troops on Friday 03rd January 2020. A number of 53 students of Palar Pahal pre-school in Nirwely along with teachers and their parents visited the premises of newly opened Jaffna International Airport to experience the scenery of aircrafts.

Colonel TMRB Ratnayake assumed office as the Commander 511 Brigade on Monday 23 December 2019. He placed his signature in the first official document to mark assuming duties, amidst chanting of Seth Pirith in the presence of Staff Officers.

He planted a sapling of Mango (MagniferaIndica) to mark his appointment as the Commander 511 Brigade.
Consequently, he addressed the all Officers and Other Ranks of under command to 511 Brigade.