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.
The 55 Infantry Division, which has diligently protected the nation, celebrated its 28th Anniversary on 20th December 2024, at its Headquarters in Kilinochchi.
Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, assumed office as the 32nd Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) on Friday, 20 December 2024.
Upon arrival, the Senior Officer was accorded a Guard Turnout followed by Guard of Honour by the troops of 11th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry. Then, the newly appointed Commander formally took over duties amidst the chanting of ‘Seth Pirith’ by members of the Maha Sangha and in the presence of multi-religious clergy, signing an official document to mark the acceptance of his new role.
Adverse weather caused a part of the Pallawarayankaddu tank bund in Kilinochchi district to collapse on 14 December 2024, threatening Pallawarayankaddu village with potential flooding.
Under the guidance and supervision of the General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division, Major General MPNA Muthumala USP psc, conducted a community relation programme to mark the dawn of Christmas – 2024 with the collaboration of Manusath Derana and Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Limited at the CIMIC Park premises of 51 Infantry Division on 12 December.
Mr. Olivier Praz, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and the Maldives made a courtesy visit to the Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna) with the objective of receiving an update on the ongoing community projects of the Army on Monday, 16 December.
Sergeant Dinesh Kumara WDI of 7th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry, who is on duty at Malayalapuram Camp in Kilinochchi, was appreciated by Major General BGS Fernando USP Hdmc psc, the General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division,
Brigadier KADCR Kannangara RSP ndc, assumed duties as the 24th Commander of 551 Infantry Brigade on 05 December at the Headquarters, 551 Infantry Brigade - Kilinochchi in accordance with military traditions.
Major General BGS Fernando USP Hdmc psc, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division, visited the Headquarters of 553 Infantry Brigade and the Under Command Battalions on 02 December 2024.
Colonel KD Gothatuwa RWP RSP assumed duties as the 24th Commander of 511 Infantry Brigade on 02 December at the Headquarters, 511 Infantry Brigade - Ottahapulam, Palaly in accordance with military traditions.
Major General MPNA Muthumala USP psc of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment assumed duties as the 35th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Headquarters, 51 Infantry Division in Kopay on 02 December 2024.
