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Major General GMN Perera RWP RSP USP ndc, Director General General Staff (Overlooking) and Quarter Master General and Major General AK Rajapaksa RSP, Master General Ordnance made an official visit to Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on Monday 29 April. The Principal Staff Officers were warmly welcomed by Major General MGWWWMCB Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division, General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division and Logistics Commander (Jaffna).

551 Infantry Brigade troops of the 55 Infantry Division of the Security Force HQ - Jaffna, together with Kilinochchi Police, Civil Security Department and Kilinochchi-based civil organizations launched a cleaning campaign in Kilinochchi town. This cleaning project was implemented on both sides of the A9 road and in the town area. The effort was appreciated by the people in the area.

Colonel CD Welagedara USP IG assumed duties as 20th Commander of the 552 Infantry Brigade on 26 April 2024.

Two days’ workshop conducted by the Metropolitan Technologies (Pvt) Ltd on mirrorless camera technology and video camera technology was held at Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) on 22 and 23 April. It was organised with the instruction and direction of Major General MGWWWMCB Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, the Commander of Security Force (Jaffna) in order to groom professionals on camera and video camera technology and 10 Officers and 65 Other Ranks representing Security Forces Headquarters, Division Headquarters, Brigade Headquarters and Battalions participated.

Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) celebrated a significant auspicious Oil Anointing (Hisa Thel Gama) ceremony at the Headquarters premises with the presence of Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, the Security Force Commander in the Morning on 15 April. The Chief Monk of Tissa Viharaya, conducted the ceremony.

The New Year, known as ‘Aluth Avurudda’ in Sinhala, and ‘Puththandu’ in Tamil, is celebrated by both communities by observing various rituals and customs.

The Army War College conducted a lecture on Leadership Challenges (Command’s Experience) with the assistance of Major General MGWWWMCB Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) as the visiting lecture on 05 April 2024. The visiting speaker was warmly welcomed by the Major General UKDDP Udugama RWP RSP USP ndu psc, the Commandant of Army War College on his arrival. The Jaffna Commander delivered an eloquent speech that enlightened the audience on his Command Experience over 35 years of Military life. All participants were inspired by the speech, in which the speaker shared his expertise, knowledge and experience.

The Thalsevana Army Resort inaugurated its newest branch in Kayts during a brief ceremony on 28 March 2024. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, graced the occasion as the chief guest.

Security Forces (Jaffna) organized a symposium for Grade 1 Army Officers aimed to acquire the knowledge on contemporary local and international security issues with the interaction of renowned Professor David Brewster, Colonel Amanda Johnston, the Defence Attache to Australian High Commission and Captain Simon Batterman (Australian Navy) on Monday, 11 March.

Sri Lankan Air Force is making arrangements to hold ‘Air Force Tattoo’ from 06th March to 10th March at Muttraweli Ground, Jaffna to mark the 73rdAir Force Anniversary. This event will feature an extensive exhibition encompassing many activities related to military aviation, engineering field, disaster management, airborne, adventures and public entertainment.