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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.

With the dawn of year 2020, the Commander, all Officers and Other Ranks of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna commenced duties for the New Year following military traditions.

As customary, Commander Security Forces Jaffna Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya hoisted the National Flag prior to the National Anthem and the Army Song being sung. A two minute silence was observed to remember fallen war heroes. Subsequently the oath on the Affirmation of Public Service that defines the government’s ‘Vista of Prosperity and Splendour’, the New Year message of Commander of the Army was read out to everybody. Further, the Security Forces Commander addressed all Officers, Other Ranks, members of Civilian Staff and wished courage and strength to continue their work together with new hopes and success in the New Year. At the end of the programme the Commander Security Forces – Jaffna along with Senior Staff Officers joined with all the Officers and Other Ranks in the all ranks tea party.

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.

With the commencement of duties in the New Year, Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna organized a tree-planting event at Palaly Covering over an acre of area to plant Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jack) and Madhuca longifolia (Mee) Saplings on 01 January 2020. Commander Security Forces – Jaffna Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya and Senior Staff Officers took part in the tree-planting programme after the New Year traditions held at the headquarters.

Upon the request made by Jaffna Teaching Hospital, Troops of 5 Sri Lanka Army Service Corps conducted a Blood Donation Camp on Thursday, 21 November 2019 in order to address the requirement at Blood Bank, Jaffna. The campaign was coordinated by Army Base Hospital Palaly in which a large number of Officers/Other Rankers Serving under Security Forces – Jaffna attended to donate blood.

Awareness workshop to educate the troops under Command Security Forces Jaffna including Divisions, Brigades, Battalions and Training schools enhance the knowledge on gardening of fruits, vegetables, flowers in the Camps were held during 6^th and 7^th November 2019 at the Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna.

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, paid homage to Nagadeepa Temple and received blessings of the Chief Incumbent during his two days visit to Security Forces (Jaffna) on Saturday 21st September 2019. Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, General Officer Commanding 51 Division and several other officers were also present during the visit.

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc,Commander of the Sri Lanka Army laid floral wreaths at the War Heroes' Monument at Araly, Jaffna to commemorate Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa, Major General Vijaya Wimalarathne and other military War Heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country, upon his first visit to Security Forces (Jaffna) on Saturday 21st September 2019. Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, officers and troops deployed in Jaffna Peninsula were also present during the occasion.

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc Commander of the Army took part as the Chief Guest at the donation programme held at the Security Forces Headquarters and donated bicycles for needy students, and also distributed plants (Coconut, Jack, Mango and Orange) for their families in order to encourage the Sri Lanka Army's Tree Planting Project in Jaffna peninsula.The event was held at Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on Saturday 21st September 2019.

Troops belong to 4 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment of 523 Brigade deployed under Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna, Conducted a Shramadana Campaign to Clean and Clear the Surrounding of Base Hospital at Chavakachcheri on 07 September 2019.