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The Presidential Task Force to Prevent Covid-19 Virus among Tri Forces headed by Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke Governor of Western Province and other Task Force members made a field visit to Jaffna peninsula on 12th and 13th May 2020, to inspect and provide instructions on measures to be taken by all military establishments to prevent Covid-19 infection among Tri Forces personnel who are directly committed in controlling the spread of Covid-19 pandemc. Admiral (retired) Jayantha Perera, Major General (retired) Sumedha Perera, Rear Admiral (retired) Ananda Peiris and Dr. Kapila Jayarathna, the members of the Task Force were the other members of the delegation.

Troops under command to 6 Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps executed a campaign to clean and clear the environment around Jaffna town in order to prevent Dengue epidemic on Saturday 19 April 2020. The camping was conducted upon the directives of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna and troops were guided by the Commanding Officer, 6 Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps.

Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, paid a field visit to 511, 515 and 513 Brigades Headquarters on Saturday, 22 February 2020.

The Security Forces Commander was warmly welcomed by the Commander 511 Brigade, and conducted a comprehensive briefing on area of responsibilities. The Security Forces Commander addressed the troops and Staff Officers of 511 Brigade.

Subsequently, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna visited 515 and 513 Brigades Headquarters. The Security Forces Commander was warmly welcomed by Commanders 515 and 513 Brigades and conducted briefing on area of responsibilities, and it was followed by a troops address.

Coinciding with the Hindu religious festival Maha Siva Rathri that is celebrated on 21 February 2020, three-day meditation programme in coordination with Heartfulness Meditation Institute - India was organized by Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna from 21 February to 23 February 2020 at the Thalsevana Army Holiday Resort, Kankesanthurai. The programme aim is to promote mental and spiritual wellbeing of military personnel serving in Jaffna peninsula. The sessions of this voluntary three-day programme are conducted by the Heartfulness Meditation Institute.

Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, Senior Officers, Officers and Troops who have voluntarily come forward participated the programme.

The 55 Division Headquarters, in concurrence with the 72nd National Independence Day organized a Shramadana Campaign on 06 and 07 February 2020 under the directions of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces Jaffna.

Troops involved in cleaning the Pulleyar Kovil, St Mary’s church, Palei Hospital and Muhavil Christmas Kovil, Army Camp premises and they too attended the cleaning either side of the A9 road in front of 552 brigade.

The 52 Division Headquarters, in concurrence with the 72nd National Independence Day organized a Shramadana Campaign on 06 and 07 February 2020 on the directions of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces Jaffna.

Troops involved in cleaning the Kodikamam Regional Hospital, Varani Maha Vidyalaya, Suththipuram and Sambaveli Pullar Kovil and Sri Samiddhi Sumana Buddhist Temple in Nawakkuli. Troops too attended the cleaning of Thondamanaru Coastal area and either side of the road between Jaffna to Point Pedro covering 1 Km.

A Shramadana Campaign was organized by 51 Division Headquarters, in concurrence with the 72nd National Independence Day on 06 and 07 February 2020 under the directions of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces Jaffna.

Troops involved in cleaning the Railway Station in Chunnakam, St Mary’s charch in Kopay, Mathkumman Hindu Temple in kayts, Sri Nagaviharaya temple in Jaffna, Matthumari Amman Kovil at Tholpuram, Naganlesvaram Kovil at Keeramale, Mavadipuram Kovil, and Raja Rajesweri Kovil at Ileyikadu.

Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna, in concurrence with the 72nd National Independence Day organized a Shramadana Campaign to clear the school premises at Vasavillan Central College, Vasavillan on Friday, 07 February 2020. The troops under Security Forces Headquarters joined the campaign on the directions of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces Jaffna.

On the Conceptual direction of Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya Commander Security Forces Jaffna, a Self Defense Workshop designed to enhance the soldiers self defense techniques, was conducted at Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna from 01 February to 08 February 2020.

A number of 31 Other Ranks from Under Command Battalions were trained by self - defense instructors of 4th Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police in the 7 Days workshop. The workshop was end with an awesome self defense display and terminate with certificate awarding ceremony on 08 February 2020 in the presence of Major General Laxman Fernando, Commander Forward Maintenance Area (North) as the chief guest. Senior Staff Officers, Commanding Officers and Other Ranks were present at the occasion.

According to an aspiration of General Officer Commanding 55 Division Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda and under supervision of 553 Brigade, 55 Division Inter Brigade Carom Tournament 2020 was held at Battalion Training School 55 Division on 03 February 2020. 64 competitors under command to 55 Division participated for the tournament. Trophies and certificates awarded to runner up and champions of each ranks groups. 553 Brigade became as the best brigade in the tournament after a hyperactive competition.