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.
Troops of 551 Infantry Brigade used the manpower and technical expertise of the Army as well as the support of a generous donor to construct a new home in the area of Thumpalai (E), Point Pedro for a deserving family.
Colonel Suresh Radalage of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed duties as the 19th Brigade Commander of the 552 Infantry Brigade on 22 February 2023 in a formal ceremony. The newly - appointed Brigade Commander was warmly welcomed in a Guard Turnout on his arrival at the Brigade Headquarters.
As per the conceptual guidance of the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota, a cricket tournament was organized by 3rd Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps for the purpose of elevating cooperation among troops and stimulating them for sports. The final encounter was held on 27th February 2023 at the Sports Ground, Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna).
To maintain goodwill among the Army and Tamil Community, with the direction of the General Officer Commanding, 52 Infantry Division, Major General K P S A Fernando RWP RSP ndu, Officers and the Other Ranks of 52 Infantry Division organised and participated for the cleaning programme at Sri Ghanadurga Amman Kovil at Eluthumadduval North, on 25 February 2023, prior to the annual religious celebrations scheduled on early March.
Troops of Headquarters 553 Infantry Brigade, 10 (V) VIR, and 12 (V) VIR had conducted a series of events in view of assisting people in respective areas for Maha Shivratri ceremony.
In order to enhance sports ability in Jaffna district, 51 Infantry Division organized a Cricket tournament among Cricket sports clubs Jaffna. Six Cricket teams were participated for the tournament and, Kondavil Marumalarchchi Cricket team was the Champions.
As a continuation to house construction efforts of 55 Infantry Division, another foundation stone-laying ceremony was held on Tuesday the 14th February 2023 to construct one more new house for a needy family living in Vaththirayan, Vadamarachchi (East) area.
With the broad concept of a healthy soldier, a robust mentality physical fitness and to enhance the cohesion and comradeship among troops, a soft ball cricket tournament was organized for 553 Infantry brigade troops at brigade headquarters recently. On 10 and 11 February 2023, the softball cricket tournament was held by the 553 Infantry Brigade and under command elements with co-located Battalion Training School of the 55 Infantry Division. The event was organized under the guidance of Commander 553 Infantry Brigade, Colonel Janak Premathilake.
Security Forces (Jaffna) with the motive of expanding knowledge on Information Technology (IT) among troops serving in Jaffna peninsula commenced NVQ Certificate Course on 16th February 2023 at Nenapahana Computer Training Centre – Kankasanthurai. On the direction and supervision of the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Swarna Bothota the first phase of the certificate course was launched with the participation of 17 Other Ranks.
With the overall concept of empowering and guiding future generation of the country, Sri Lanka Army initiated another step towards the qualitative improvement of the life style of youth in Jaffna Peninsula. In that, beach volleyball was introduced for the first time to the youth of the Vadamarachchi (East) area. It is a broad concept of the Commander 553 Infantry Brigade Colonel Janak Premathilake USP psc with the conceptual guidance of General Officer Commanding 55 Infantry Division Major General Prasanna Gunarathne RSP ndu psc IG. The programme was organized by 10 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 12 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and 553 Infantry Brigade.
