[Updated :: 2010-09-03 20:25:18 Hours]   

Indian Foreign Secretary Visits Jaffna

Indian Foreign Secretary Ms Nirupama Rao on Tuesday (31.08.2010), met a section of community, religious and business leaders in Jaffna during her visit to the peninsula to witness the progress of development in Jaffna....... [Read More..]  

  [Updated :: 2010-09-01 1:01:1 Hours]   

Resettlement in Vadamarachchi East Begins

Resettlements of war-displaced families in Vadamarachchi East, Jaffna began on Monday (30.08.2010) on completion of clearing the area of mines and unexploded ordnance by Army engineers and other foreign de-mining agencies. ................. [Read More..]  

A group of students from Jaffna schools recently had a novel experience of seeing beauty of the upcountry of their own country when the Security Forces- Jaffna (SF-J) took them to World Heritage City of Kandy on a three-day visit that started on 18th August................. [Read More..]  

Jaffna – Mannar Main Road Nears Completion

The Sangupiddy causeway between Poonaryn (Poonakary) and Kerathivu jetty in Jaffna is nearing completion creating an alternative route Jaffna with mainland.Engineers of the Access Engineering Company in charge of the site hope to complete the construction of the bridge over the Jaffna lagoon where a temporary ferry service ................. [Read More..] 

Sacred island of Nagadeepa these days is overcrowded with visitors who make it a holiday destination with their families during the................. [Read More..] 

Jaffna Commander Receives the Highest Alumni Award of Philippine Defence College

National Defence College Philippine (NDCP), one of the most recognized higher military academic institutes in the world presented its Award for the Most Outstanding Student of the year 2010 to Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe of the Sri Lanka Army considering................. [Read More..] 

“Navamankai Home” in Kopay Open to Share Life with Elderly Women
A spacious and comfortable Home for women longing for Love and Affection during their evening life was unveiled at Kopay Thursday (19.08.2010) morning with attendance of a distinguished....... [Read More..]

Annual Festival of Nallur Kandaswami Hindu Temple – from 15th August to 9th September ........... [See More..]

New Horizons for People in Gurunagar Area 
Ninety seven houses situated in the security zone between Gurunagar and Ceynor jetties were handed over to their owners by the Security Forces-Jaffna (SF-J) and opened the New Beach Road in Gurunagar for the public use on Monday................ [Read More..]

Thousands Attend Annual Festival of Sella Sannathi Hindu Temple

A grand pooja attended by thousands of Hindus and Buddhists marked the culmination of annual festival of Sella Sannathi Hindu temple in Thondaman Aru, Jaffna on Friday (23.07.2010).............. [Read More..]  

Mavadipuram Festival Commences in High Profile; Army Pays Homage to God Skandha

The ancient Kandaswami Hindu Temple at Mavadipuram, a sacred land symbolizing religious and communal harmony, started its annual festival 16th this month drawing large crowds............ [Read More..]

NIBM to Open Study Centre in Jaffna Soon

National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), recognized by the University Grant Commission (UGC) as a degree awarding institute will soon open its latest study centre in Jaffna widening education opportunities for Jaffna students craving for higher education in the field of Business Management after completion........... [Read More..]  

The most venerated Nallur Temple in Jaffna worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists irrespective of their religious faith will celebrate its annual festival beginning from........... [Read More..] 

Commander SF-J Pledges Support to New Jaffna GA

Ms. Imelda Sukumar, upon her assuming the office as the new Government Agent and District Secretary Jaffna, paid a courtesy call on Commander Security Forces-Jaffna (SF-J) Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe in his office at........... [Read More..]  

Historical Dutch Fort to be Handed Over to Future Generation in Its Former Glory;

It will not be so long to see the world heritage historical Jaffna Fort, one among the handful of landmarks to Jaffna, in its former majestic appearance as a consequence of the government’s stand to make the peninsula a centre of tourism........... [Read More..]

SF-J Commander Reiterates Effective Police Service in Jaffna

Commander Security Forces-Jaffna (SF-J) Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe instructed Senior Police Officers of Jaffna and Kankesanthurai Divisions to be more vigilant on the wave of organized crimes in their regions and take stern actions to net the culprits and .......... [Read More..]

Jaffna SCs & SF-J Teams at Friendly Encounters

Jaffna district basketball team, in their encounter with the 52 Division team of Security Forces-Jaffna (SF-J), recorded a grand victory on Thursday 8th defeating their opponents after a tough game played at the Division Headquarters........... [Read More..]

FIFA Finals Shown on Mega Screen to IDPs at Ramavil

When millions of football fans flocked before the small screen to watch FIFA finals, the most awaited international sports finale of the year, residents at Ramavil welfare centre for IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) in Kaithady, Jaffna ........... [Read More..]

First Lady Visits Jaffna Hospital and Donates Items

First Lady Mrs. Shiranthi Rajapaksa on Sunday (11.07.2010) paid a surprise visit to the eye ward of Teaching hospital Jaffna to inquire into health of patients now under treatment after cataract surgery conducted by Indian doctors under a special programme sponsored........... [Read More..]

Rehabilitation Minister & Commissioner General in Jaffna to Meet Reintegrated Ex-LTTE Members

Over one thousand ex-LTTE members who were reintegrated with society after an intensive rehabilitation programme conducted by the government got an opportunity on Saturday (10.07.2010) to submit their grievances before responsible administrative authorities during a mobile service conducted by the Ministry of Rehabilitation ......... [Read More..]

Civilians Allowed Entry to Palaly HSZ for Annual Pooja at Vasavilan Kovil

Gnanavairavar Hindu temple at Vasavilan south within the Palaly High Security Zone (HSZ) Jaffna held its annual Pooja on Sunday 4th of June after many years with participation of a large crowd of devotees residing in neighbouring areas.......... [Read More..]

Malaysian Delegation in Jaffna to Explore Investment Opportunities

A delegation from the Federation of Malaysia Sri Lanka Organization (FOMSO) arrived in Jaffna Sunday (04.07.2010) on a special mission to explore possibilities of assisting the government-initiated development programme for the north in the aftermath of the separatist war waged by the LTTE......... [Read More..]

Visit of Malaysian Delegation to Jaffna

A Jaffna origin Malaysian delegation headed by Dato S Kulasegaran and Mr C Gnanarajah, along with 09 members visited Jaffna on 04 June 2010. The visit was arranged for the purpose of assisting the Government Machinery in the fields of economy and trade and to inspire the foreign investors on the ventures open for investment in the region. In addition, they intend in launching certain......... [Read More..]

52 Div Organizes Dengue Awareness Programmes

With warning by medical authorities on rapid spread of dengue in some areas of Nelliady and Velvettithurai, General Officer Commanding 52 Division Brigadier Lal Perera took speedy action to organize a series of dengue awareness programmes to educate people about the disease. Passing information on how to maintain a hygienically rich environment is in continuation by way of mobile services using......... [Read More..]

Following requests of civilians reaching Jaffna Civil Affairs and Public Relations Office functioning under the Security Forces Headquarters-Jaffna (SF-J) seeking Army’s assistance on various personal requirements, a similar office was declared open in Kodikamam Wednesday (30.06.2010) morning to ......... [Read More..]

Avenues Open to Jaffna Youth for Employments in Garment Industry

At request of Security Forces Headquarters-Jaffna (SF-J), Creations (Pvt) Ltd., a well-established garment manufacturer and exporter in the island has agreed to offer employment opportunities to . ........ [Read More..]

Kilaly Hindu Temple Holds “Pongal” after Thirteen Years 

The “Pongal” festival of Veerapathpir Karer Hindu temple at Kilaly was held recently after thirteen years. The Kovil was not used for religious activities since 1995 due to LTTE activities and the troops of 9 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Light Infantry deployed in Kilaly under 52 Division brought it to former condition after renovating with assistance of civilians in the area... [Read More..]

National Olympic Day Celebrated in Jaffna

For the first time in the island’s contemporary history, sports enthusiasts in Jaffna got opportunity to celebrate National Olympic Festival in their own city concurrent to the same occasion celebrated in 202 countries world wide.The main function at . . ... [Read More..]  

Heavily-mined LTTE Forward Defence Lines (FDL) at Wadamarachchi east are being fenced by the troops of the Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) Regiment deployed under the 55 Division denying access for civilians re-settled in adjacent villages.... ... [Read More..]   

 Another Catholic church left in isolation since 2006 due to LTTE domination at Thalaiady in 55 Division area held its first annual Mass after four years on 12th June 2010 on completion of necessary renovations done by Army troops serving under the 551 Brigade. .[Read More..] 

“Ethul Petta” Assesses Post Conflict Development in Jaffna

 To review how the normalcy had helped revive Jaffna and shed light on areas that need more attention in the aspect of administration, security, banking and education, an open discussion was arranged by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) on Friday (18.06.2010) at the Civil Affairs and Public Relations Office functioning... [Read More..]