02nd October 2018 11:26:07 Hours
30th September 2018 21:18:20 Hours
Major M A W Hemantha Kumara took over duties as the Commanding Officer of 5th (V) Battalion Mechanized Infantry on 06th September 2018. The newly appointed Commanding Officer was greeted with the Guard Turnout on arrival at the entrance to the Battalion. After, officially taking over duties at his office, he planted a sapling to symbolize the acceptance of the duties. Thereafter, he addressed to Officers and Other Ranks of the Battalion.
28th September 2018 09:33:32 Hours
Exercise - Cormorant Strike IX - 2018, the multi-national Field Training Exercise (FTX), organized by the Sri Lanka Army, conducted for the 9th consecutive year with the participation of Sri Lankan Tri-Forces and foreign participants representing friendly foreign countries.
11th September 2018 17:37:56 Hours
Mrs. Fredrica Atapattu assumed duties as the new President of the Mechanized Infantry Ladies Club and the ceremony was held at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental Centre Auditorium, Panagoda on 09th September 2018. The new President and senior members of the Ladies Club marked the inauguration of the day's proceedings by Lighting of the traditional oil lamp.
04th September 2018 09:02:46 Hours
Brigadier A M S B Atapattu assumed office as the 9th Colonel of the Regiment of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 03 September 2018. The Colonel of the Regiment honoured with a formal Guard Turnout at the entrance. Thereafter, Colonel of the Regiment paid floral tribute to the war heroes' monument.
02nd September 2018 07:23:30 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment bid farewell to outgoing Colonel of the Regiment Major General MKD Perera RWP RSP VSV USP ndu on 01 September 2018. Commencing with day's proceedings a Guard Turnout was presented in honour of outgoing Colonel of the Regiment. Brigadier AMSB Atapattu with senior Council members warmly welcomed the outgoing Colonel of the Regiment at the parade ground. A Guard of Honour was presented in honour of Colonel of the Regiment at the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre parade ground by Mechanized Infantry troops comprises with Infantry Carrying Vehicles (ICVs) and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs).
22nd August 2018 06:18:26 Hours
The Commander of the Army Lieutenant General N U M M W Senanayake RWP RSP VSV USP USACGSC paid his first official visit to the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre on 20 August 2018. The Commander of the Army was warmly welcomed by the Colonel of the Regiment, Major General M K D Perera RWP RSP VSV USP ndu and the Centre Commandant, Colonel S J Priyadarshana RWP RSP USP. A formal Guard Turnout and a colourful Military Parade presented to visiting Commander of the Army by Mechanized Infantry troops along with Infantry Carrying Vehicles (ICVs) and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs).
10th August 2018 15:22:44 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment Inter Battalion Hand Ball competition was held from 3rd August to 06th August 2018 at Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre playground. The event was organized under the close supervision of the Centre Commandant Colonel S J Priyadarshana RWP RSP USP and the Commanding Officer 3 Mech Inf, Lt Col D M M Dissanayaka RWP.
10th August 2018 14:45:40 Hours
A total of 58 Officer Cadets who are under training at Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) Diyatalawa paid study visit to the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre on 04 August 2018 with their instructors.
10th August 2018 08:48:29 Hours
Lieutenant Colonel P I Punchihewa took over duties as the Commanding Officer of 2nd Battalion Mechanized Infantry on 09th August 2018. The newly appointed Commanding Officer was greeted with the Guard Turnout on arrival at the entrance to the 2nd Battalion Mechanized Infantry. After, officially taking over duties at his office with religious blessings, he planted a sapling to symbolize the acceptance of the duties. Thereafter, he visited the camp area and inspected the routine works.
