23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The president Mrs. Chithrani Gunaratne and other members of the Ladies Club visited Abimansala III - Pangolla on 16 th July 2016 to share the happiness and interact with soldiers who were wounded in action. The Colonel of the Regiment Major General GDHK Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc and the Centre Commandant Colonel LS Balachandra RSP also participated to this event. There are 40 dependent War Heroes at the Abimansala III at Pangolla for lifetime care and rehabilitation. The members of the Ladies Club had an interaction with the Soldiers who were wounded in action and were presented gifts. The event was colorful with the Calypso musical programme which let the brave hearts entertained and followed by special lunch. Thereafter a weightlifting and exercise bench was donated to Abhimansala III by the Mechanized Infantry Ladies Club.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
Priya Suriyasena & Athma Liyanage unplugged with Marians live in concert was held on 21st August 2016 at 7 p.m. at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The concert organized by the Ladies Club of Mechanized Infantry Regiment as a conception of the Colonel of the Regiment Major General Kamal Gunarathne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc and President of Ladies Club Mrs Chithrani Gunarathne. Several Senior officers of Sri Lanka Army and representatives of the sponsors were present at the event. Marians who play a major role in the music industry appeared at the concert and it was an enjoyable night and everyone who were present at the concert.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Commander of the Army Lt Gen AWJC de Silva visited the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre on 26 August 2016. The Commander of the Army was warmly received by the Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Kamal Gunaratne and Centre Commandant, Colonel Sujith Balachandra. A formal Guard Turnout and a colourful military parade presented by Mechanized Infantry troops along with Infantry Carrying Vehicles (ICVs) and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs).
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment bid farewell to its outgoing Colonel of the Regiment Major General GDHK Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc on 02nd & 03rd September 2016. The Farewell Dinner hosted in respect of the outgoing Colonel of the Regiment and his lady by all Officers of the Regiment at the Officers\' Mess. Senior officers and officers along with their spouses graced the farewell dinner to pay tribute to the outgoing Colonel of the Regiment.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
Major General JR Kulatunga RSP ndc psc assumed office as the 7th Colonel of the Regiment of Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 22 September 2016. The Colonel of the Regiment honoured with a formal Guard Turnout at the main entrance of the Regimental Centre. At the auspicious time, Colonel of the Regiment placed his signature for a formal document to signify the acceptance of duties and responsibilities of the appointment in the presence of Centre Commandant, Brigade Commander, other senior officers, all Commanding Officers and staff of the Regimental Centre after a brief religious observances and lighting of the traditional oil lamp.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Deputy Commander - Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Brig Gen (Dr) Azis Mohammed and the delegation visited the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre on 18 November 2016 on an official visit to Sri Lanka.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The investiture of Rana Wicrama Padakkama (RWP) and Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP) gallantry medals for Sri Lanka Army war Heroes who selflessly contributed to the durable peace in Sri Lanka took place on 27th October at BMICH. HE the president Maithripala Sirisena grace the Occasion as chief guest. The Second ceremony was held on 03rd November at the Army Cantonment, Panagoda. The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishantha De Silva grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. The war heroes of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment also awarded with Rana Wickrama Padakkama (RWP) and Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP). Three of them were decorated with "RWP" and fourteen of them with "RSP", as follows.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre conducted its last Officers' Training Day session for the year 2016 at the Regimental Centre Dambuluhalmillawewa on 24 November 2016. Senior Officers/Officers including the officers on ERE (Approx 100 Officers) were participated for the Training Day programme. The Colonel of the Regiment addressed all the officers and stressed the important of conducting an Officers' Training Day in the Regiment during his opening remarks. The Training Day's proceedings were commenced with the physical training and a drill session by a qualified instructor from SLMA.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
Colonel of the Regiment Major General JR Kulatunga RSP ndc psc paid his first official visit to the Mechanized Infantry Training Centre on 22 December 2016. The Colonel of the Regiment was warmly welcomed by the Comdt - MITC. A formal Guard Turnout presented to the visiting Colonel of the Regiment. He was accorded with a Guard of Honour to mark the ceremonially inauguration of newly constructed Parade Square. During the visit he declared opened newly-constructed WOs' & Sgts Mess, NCOs' Club, ORs' Mess and Drinking water project.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
Colonel H M U Herath RWP RSP psc took over the duties as the Centre Commandant of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 05th January 2017. The new Centre Commandant was greeted to a Guard Turnout on arrival at the entrance to the Regimental Centre. After officially taking over duties at his office with religious blessings, he addressed all Officers and Other Ranks of the Regimental Centre.The newly appointed Deputy Centre Commandant Lt Col WMSCK Wanasinghe RSP also assumed duties at his office with the religious blessing. He signed an official document symbolizing the assumption of office during the simple ceremony.
