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Security Forces (Jaffna) extended another phase of social welfare projects, to preserve water resource for the benefit of framers and citizens in Vaddukoddai area. On the request brought forward by Dr. Sidambaran Mohan the President of 'Friends of Jaffna' organization and the Farmers' Society of Vadukkoddai – Southwest with the coordination of Mr. E Nishanth the Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture Development Board, Mrs Premani Ponnambalam Divisional Secretary of Walikamam West and Mr. K Maheshan Government Agent Jaffna, Major General Senarath Bandara Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) directed under command troops to renovate the unattended ‘Uppuvayal Kulam’ tank in Vaddukkodai for the public use. The most important manpower for the renovation project was provided by troops belong to 10 Field Regiment of Sri Lanka Engineers and 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry under the supervision of Brigadier Mohamed Fariz Commander 513 Brigade and Major General Sumith Premalal General Officer Commanding 51 Division.

The perfectly renovated ‘Uppuvayal Kulam’ tank in Vaddukkodai was inaugurated by the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva during a grand ceremony held on 17 December 2020 following the best practices of social distancing. On the occasion, the farmers beseeched the blessings of deities by mixing holy water brought from the Kashi Ganga Nadi (River Ganges in Varanasi) in India into the new waters.

Troops engaged in duties at Vidaththapalai quarantine centre hosted a birthday celebration of a kid who arrived from Oman.

The 06th birthday of Mohamed Hamid on 12 December 2020 was celebrated privately without any gathering at the Vidaththapalai quarantine centre where only parents participated adapting social distancing best practices. The humanitarrian gesture was facilitated by troops of 52 Division under Security Forces (Jaffna).

Troops of 4th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment under the 523 Brigade organized a programme to distribute dry rations among the low income families of Kovilakkandi in Jaffna on 28 November 2020, those were affected due to the recent flood situation and ongoing Covid 19 pandemic. The programme was conducted under the patronage of Major General Kithsiri Liyanage, General Officer Commanding 52 Division.

Commander 523 Brigade Colonel Rohan Rajapaksha, Commanding officer of the 4th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Major Shelton Gallage, Officers and Other Ranks were present in the occasion.

Upon the directives of Major General Senerath Bandara, Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, the troops of 11th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment under 521 Brigade distributed fresh meal packets among the affected families in Valvatithurei who were displaced due to recent cyclone Burevi on 03 December 2020. The donation was conducted under the supervision of Major General Kithsiri Liyanage, General Officer Commanding 52 Division.

Commander 521 Brigade Colonel Mahen Salwathura, Commanding Officer of the 11th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Geeth Munagamage, Officers and Other Ranks interacted with the affected people.

Nearly eight families living in Vadarawatta, Magalankeni, Eluthumadduwal and Sivan Kovil Grama Niladari Divisions in Chavakachcheri Divisional Secretariat were displaced due to heavy rain and adverse weather condition prevailing in Jaffna peninsula on 26 November 2020.

The annual 'Katina Pooja' of the Sri Naga Viharaya - Jaffna was held on 7th November 2020 and 8th November 2020 with the guidance of Viharadhikari Shasthrapathi Ven. Meegahajandure Siriwimala Thero. The Dhamma sermon and religious activities were followed by the 'Katina Cheevara Pooja' which was brought from the Headquarters 512 Brigade and offered to the Maha Sanga. The alms-giving (morning) and offering of Atapirikara to Bhikkus marked the culmination of the Pinkama.

The Katina pooja of historical Tissa Raja Maha Vihara of Kankesanthurai, preceded by a series of religious observances, was held in high profile on 3rd November 2020 with participation of mahasangha and military personnel. The religious festival which initiated on the directives of Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Senarath Bandara, was well coordinated by Lieutenant Colonel Rasika Panditharathne Commanding Officer 5 Sri Lanka Army Service Corps under the supervision of Forward Maintenance area (North). The Katina pooja of the temple was held after a lapse of 67 years and that is the significance of this very event.

The troops engaged in duties at Kopay quarantine centre hosted birthday celebrations of two persons came from Gampaha District and working in an Apparel Factory in Katunayake.

The 47th birthday of Mrs.Nirmala Perera on 20 October 2020 and 27th birthday of Mr. Sudesh Priyadarshana on 22 October 2020 were celebrated privately without any gathering at the Kopay quarantine centre where relatives participated adopting social distancing best practices. The humanitarian gesture was facilitated by the troops of 15 Sri Lanka National Guard under 511Brigade and 51 Division.

The troops engaged in duties at Elephant-pass quarantine centre hosted birthday celebrations of two persons came from Gampaha District who are relatives of the employees from Apparel Factory in Minuwangoda.

The 27th birthday of Mr. M S M Rathnayaka on 20 October 2020 and 43rd birthday of Mrs. Niluka Pushpakumari on 21 October 2020 were celebrated privately without any gathering at the Elephant-pass quarantine centre where relatives participated adopting social distancing best practices. The humanitarian gesture was facilitated by troops of 12 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment under 552 Brigade and 55 Division.

Troops under Security Forces (Jaffna) extended their co-operation to build shelters for Mrs. K. Sudakar of Alwai an Ex LTTE woman who served in Malathi Brigade from year 2002 to 2008 and Mrs. S Ranjan Nandani of Wallipuram, Jaffna an ordinary civilian. The Ex-LTTE woman who was injured due to the war, is a low- income widow with two children without a permanent house and therefore this benevolent act was carried out by Jaffna troops with the financial support made by Mr. Kumara Weerasooriya and his colleagues. The new houses were handed over to the deserving families by Major General Senerath Bandara, Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) on 19th October 2020 with essential home needs and appliances.