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SECURITY FORCES HEADQUARTERS

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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.

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Jaffna Troops Launch Organic Fertilizer Production

Giving a boost to the Government's Organic Fertilizer Production Process as per directions of the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva, troops under the Security Force HQ-Jaffna on the directions of Major General Priyantha Perera, Commander Security Forces Jaffna set up Organic Fertilizer Processing Site at farm premises of SF (J) on 4 July 2021.

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Jaffna Commander Organizes Workshop on Organic Fertilizer Production

Under the guidance of the Commander Security Force (Jaffna) Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu, Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna organized a workshop to educate troops on organic fertilizer production on Monday 28 June 2021.

The initial discussion presided by Commander Security Force (Jaffna). Expert views were extended by horticulturist, Mr Kolitha Wickramasinghe. The workshop discussed based on giving a boost National drive for organic fertilizer production.

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Newly Appointed 55 Division GOC Assumes Duties

Major General MK Jayawardena RSP USP ndu assumed the duties as the 25th General Officer Commanding (GOC), 55 Infantry Division of the Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna) during a simple ceremony on Wednesday 23 June 2021 at the Divisional Headquarters Kaddaikadu.

The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding placed his signature on an official document to acceptance of his new office, with the blessing of religious mark.

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Jaffna Army Farm Leap Forward

Considering the COVID -19 situation of country this Chilli cultivation had been taken place to uplift and to promote agriculture and now its harvest is available in the local market. At present, there is a huge demand for dried chilies among the essential food items imported from foreign countries and this supply is being made to support that demand as well.

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Jaffna Troops Donate Dry Ration Packs to Pregnant Mothers

Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu, Commander Security Force Jaffna graced the ceremony of Dry Ration Packets Distribution at Security Force Farm premises on Tuesday, 22 June 2021. Pregnant mothers are from the remote areas in Jaffna peninsula received dry ration packs which included with Rice, Ddhal, Sugar, Milk powder, Tea, Dry fish, Packets of biscuits and Soya meet. Further, they were specially donated with required Baby items and Sanitary packs. The programme culminated with refreshment for all attendees.

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New Kitchen Complex for the Other Ranks’ Mess

The newly constructed main kitchen of 4th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was grandly opened by the GOC 52 Infanty Divsion Major General WHKS Peiris RWP RSP USP ndu on 16th June 2021. The main kitchen was constructed by the contribution of all ranks under directions of the Commanding Officer Major HGS Gallage psc. This opening ceremony was held under the stipulated health guidelines announced by the Army Headquarters.

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New Guard Room for 4th Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment

The newly constructed guard room of 4th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was opened by the Commander 523 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier SBWMN Samaradiwakara RSP USP on 16th June 2021. The Guard room was constructed by the contribution of all ranks under directions of the Commanding Officer Major HGS Gallage psc. This opening ceremony was held under the stipulated health guidelines announced by the Army Headquarters.

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A Formal Military Ceremony for Newly Promoted General Officer Commanding 52 Infantry Division

A formal military ceremony with a guard turnout awarded for the newly promoted General Officer Commanding 52 Infantry Division, Major General WHKS Peiris RWP RSP USP ndu with the imposed health guidelines and followed by planting of a saplingon 29 May 2021 at 52 Infantry Division premises in Mirisuvil. Commanders of 521, 522 and 523 infantry brigades and limited no of Officers were participated for the ceremony.

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First Ever Quick Reaction Women Rider Team Established

A Quick Reaction Special Rider Team from the 7th Battalion of Women’s Corps was established on the instruction of Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) and the Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps, Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu and under the supervision of Commanding Officer 7th Battalion of Women’s Corps Major Rashmi Galhena on Tuesday 25 May 2021.

This Special Women Corps Quick Reaction Rider Team was initiated to operate in an emergency situation and to assist for COVID-19 prevent and controlling process. Today, they commenced their first ever operation covering populous Jaffna city and its surburb.

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