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  • THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT CELEBRATES 12TH ANNIVERSARY DAY

    17th February 2019 20:22:02 Hours

    The Mechanized Infantry Regiment celebrated its 12th anniversary day on 16th February 2019 at the Regimental Centre. The event was organized under the direction of Colonel of the Regiment and close supervision of the Centre Commandant, Colonel S J Priyadarshana RWP RSP USP.

  • NEWLY APPOINTED COMMANDING OFFICER OF 4 MECHANIZED INFANTRY ASSUMED DUTIES

    17th February 2019 18:19:31 Hours

    Major W G M R Mahawidana RSP took over duties as the Commanding Officer of 4 Mechanized Infantry on 11 th February 2019. The newly appointed Commanding Officer was greeted with the Guard Turnout at the entrance to the 4 Mechanized Infantry and the colourful military parade presented by the 4 Mechanized Infantry troops comprising with Armoured Personal Careers. After, officially taking over duties at the office with religious blessings, he planted a sapling to symbolize the acceptance of the duties. Thereafter, he addressed all Officers and Other Ranks of the Battalion and emphasized on carrying out the responsibilities by each individual to achieve the goals. Later he visited the camp area and inspected the routine works.

  • BLESSINGS ON MECHANIZED INFANTRY FLAGS INVOKED IN KATARAGAMA

    24th January 2019 19:58:36 Hours

    The Mechanized Infantry Regiment is celebrating its 12th anniversary giving priority to the religious activities. The celebration was commenced at Kataragama KiriVehera and Kataragama Devalaya on 19 January 2019 with the participation of Commander Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Brigadier LS Balachandra RSP, Overlooking Centre Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel KKS Perakum RWP RSP and other senior officers and Other Ranks.

  • 3 MECHANIZED INFANTRY WON THE INTER BATTALION BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP

    08th January 2019 08:40:30 Hours

    The finals of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment Inter Battalion Boxing Championship held on 07 January 2019 at the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre. Lieutenant Colonel K K S Perakum RWP RSP, Overlooking Centre Commandant graced the occasion as the Chief Guest to witness the final tussle of the tournament. After the competitive contests for three days, 3 Mechanized Infantry won the championship of Inter Battalion Boxing tournament and 4 Mechanized Infantry became as runners up.

  • INTER BATTALION BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP

    05th January 2019 22:38:02 Hours

    The Mechanized Infantry Regiment Inter Battalion Boxing Championship opening ceremony was held on 05 January 2019 at Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre. The event was organized under the direction of the Overlooking Centre Commandant Lieutenant Colonel K K S Perakum RWP RSP and the close supervision of Commanding Officer 3 Mechanized Infantry, Lieutenant Colonel D M M Dissanayaka RWP.

  • MECHANIZED INFANTRY OFFICERS' FAMILY GET-TOGETHER 2018

    01st January 2019 13:01:18 Hours

    Mechanized Infantry Officers' family get-together held at the Officers' Mess premises on 29 December 2018. As one more event in the Regiment event calendar the Officers' Family Get-together given pride of place to beloved families of the officers with full of sprit and enthusiasm.

  • FIRST IN ORDER OF MERIT OF CIJW COURSE - 23

    01st January 2019 12:56:22 Hours

    Capt K A J T Buddhika (O/68169) from 3rd Battalion Mechanized Infantry has achieved 1st place of Counter Insurgency Jungle Warfare Junior Command Course-23, which held at Army Training school - Maduruoya. He has shown best performances throughout the course and achieved first place out of 21 student officers which included 5 foreign officers from friendly foreign countries.

  • OFFICERS' TRAINING DAY 2018/III

    11th November 2018 21:31:18 Hours

    The Mechanized Infantry Regiment Officers' Training Day 2018 - III conducted at the Regimental Centre on 09 November 2018. The Colonel of the Regiment, Senior Officers/Officers including the officers on ERE also participated for the Training Day programme.

  • MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT LAUNCHED A TREE SAPLING PLANTING PROGRAMME

    05th November 2018 12:21:14 Hours

    "Wana Ropa" national tree planting programme has been launched island wide by the government to protect special echo systems and promote forest cultivation around the country.

  • SACRED BO SAPLING WAS PLANTED INSIDE THE REGIMENTAL CENTRE

    25th October 2018 07:23:44 Hours

    The sacred Bo sapling was planted inside the Regimental Centre premises during brief ceremony on 23rd October 2018. The sacred Bo sapling was brought to the Regimental Centre from the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya Anuradhapura with the coordination of the Deputy Centre Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel KKS Perakum RWP RSP and kept in a special room to pay homage.