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  • OFFICERS TRAINING DAY - II/2023

    28th July 2023 15:30:10 Hours

    The Officers Training Day - II/2023 which was organized by the Mechanized Infantry Regiment was held on 21 July 2023 at the Regimental Centre with the participation of Senior Officers/Officers as directed by Major General H M U Herath RWP RSP VSV USP Hdmc psc, the Colonel of the Regiment - MIR, General Officer Commanding 61 infantry Division, under the supervision of Brigadier A M A Abeyasinghe RWP RSP USP psc, the Commandant the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre.

  • COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT VISIT TO THE HEADQUARTERS MECHANIZED INFANTRY BRIGADE

    08th July 2023 00:33:03 Hours

    After assuming duties as the 15th Colonel of the Regiment of MIR, Major General H M U Herath RWP RSP VSV USP Hdmc psc - General Officer Commanding - 61 Infantry Division marked the first official visit to the Mechanized Infantry Brigade on 03 July 2023.

  • FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT TO THE 2 MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

    07th July 2023 23:46:25 Hours

    After assuming the office as the 15th Colonel of the Regiment of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment, General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division, Major General H M U Herath RWP RSP VSV USP Hdmc psc made his first official visit to the 2 Mechanized Infantry Regiment and ceremonially declared open the renovated parade ground of 2 Mechanized Infantry Regiment with the participation of the Commander Mechanized Infantry Brigade Brigadier BPGK Balasooriya RSP psc, Commandant Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre Brigadier A M A Abeysinghe RWP RSP USP psc, Commandant Mechanized Infantry Training Centre Colonel H A A N C Prabath RSP USP on 04 July 2023. Further, with the presence of Lt Col R A S R Ranasinghe USP psc (SO1 A - MIRC), Lt Col W H M C Dharmawansha RSP USP psc (GSO 1 - Mech Inf Bde), Lt Col B A L Balasooriya RSP USP (CO - 2 MIR), and all senior officers/ officers 2 Mechanized Infantry Regiment also attended the event.

  • FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT TO THE 1 MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

    07th July 2023 23:35:21 Hours

    After assuming duties as the 15th Colonel of the Regiment of MIR, Major General HMU Herath RWP RSP VSV USP Hdmc psc, Commander 61 Infantry Division, marked the first official visit to the, 1 Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 03 July 2023.

  • FIRST VISIT OF THE NEWLY APPOINTED COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT TO THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY TRAINING CENTRE

    07th July 2023 23:20:55 Hours

    After assuming the office as Colonel of the Regiment of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment, General Officer Commanding 61 Infantry Division, Major General HMU Herath RWP RSP VSV USP Hdmc psc made his first official visit to the Mechanized Infantry Training Centre on 04 July 2023.

  • TROOPS READY TO DEPLOY IN MALI FOR UNITED NATIONS PEACE KEEPING MISSION IN MALI (MINUSMA)

    24th June 2023 16:36:31 Hours

    The 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC), now ready to undertake UN Peacekeeping Mission responsibilities in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) before their departure from the country presented a ceremonial salute to Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army at the Regimental Headquarters parade ground of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) in Ambepussa on Friday (23). Mechanized Infantry troops consist of 02 Officers and 21 Other ranks, have successfully completed their training on Peace Keeping Missions and passed out. Major General HMU Herath RWP RSP VSV USP Hdmc psc - the Colonel of the Regiment, Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Brigadier BPGK Balasooriya RSP psc - Commander, Mechanized Infantry Brigade and Brigadier AMA Abesinghe RWP RSP USP psc - Commandant, Regimental Centre Mechanized Infantry also have attended the ceremony representing the Mechanized Infantry Regiment. Further, Mechanized Infantry troops will be departed to Mali in the near future who are commanded by Major HGP Hapukotuwa MIR.

  • NEW PRESIDENT SEVA VANITHA BRANCH, MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT TAKES OFFICE

    13th June 2023 15:58:25 Hours

    Newly appointed President of the Seva Vanitha Branch, Mechanized Infantry Regiment Mrs. Senali Dulka Herath took over the duties at the Officers' Mess Complex, Regimental Centre, Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 10 June 2023. The President Mrs. Senali Dulka Herath was welcomed by the Vice President Mrs Nilanthi Wanasinghe, the Secretary Swarnamali Ekanayake and other senior members/ members. The ceremony was commenced by lighting the traditional oil lamp then new president, Vice President and secretary addressed the gathering. Further, Year Plan, new projects to be organized and other matters related to the Seva Vanitha Branch, Mechanized Infantry Regiment were briefly discussed by the attendance of the event.

  • FAREWELL TO COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT OF MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

    12th June 2023 13:10:30 Hours

    A formal farewell ceremony for Major General DMKDB Pussella RWP RSP was held on 09 June 2023 at the Regimental Centre, Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Dambuluhalmillawewa.

  • HANDOVER THE DUTIES - PRESIDENT SEVA VANITHA BRANCH, MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

    10th June 2023 15:48:04 Hours

    President of the Seva Vanitha Branch, Mechanized Infantry Regiment Mrs. Himali Pussella handed over the duties to incoming President of the Seva Vanitha Branch, Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 09 June 2023 at the Officers' Mess Complex, Regimental Centre, Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Dambulla.

  • THE COMMANDING OFFICER - 3 MECHANIZED INFANTRY BATTALION TAKES HIS OFFICE

    06th June 2023 12:59:41 Hours

    Major HMJP Heenkenda USP psc assumed duties as the 10th Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion the Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 05.06.2023.followed by a formal military ceremony. The military formalities commenced soon after the Guard Turnout and the newly appointed Commanding Officer was subsequently accorded with a ceremonial parade presented by the troops of 3MIR. The senior officer formally took over duties with the blessings of the Triple Gem.