02nd June 2018 07:32:13 Hours
15th May 2018 19:21:12 Hours
Lieutenant Colonel D M M Dissanayake RWP took over duties as the Commanding Officer of 3 Mechanized Infantry on 07th May 2018. The new Commanding Officer was greeted with the Guard Turnout on arrival at the entrance to the 3 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 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.
27th April 2018 18:41:16 Hours
The Amateur Rowing Association of Sri Lanka (ARASL) organized 33rd National Rowing Competition 2018 at Diyawanna Oya from 20 to 22 April 2018. Major General M P Peiris (Retd) RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
11th April 2018 06:45:50 Hours
The 11th Annual General Meeting of the Mechanized Infantry Ladies Club was held at the officers Mess, Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Panagoda on 08th April 2018. The newly appointed President of Mechanized Infantry Ladies Club Mrs. Shiromi Masakorala was warmly welcomed by Mrs. Nayana Balachandra and Mrs. Dulka Herath (Secretary). The event was ceremonially commenced with the lightening of traditional oil lamp. Mechanized Infantry Ladies Club Executive member Mrs. Nayana Balachandra welcomed all members to the day's event.
28th March 2018 13:22:54 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment secured third place of the Inter Regiment Boxing Championship - 2018 held at Army Indoor Gymnasium Panagoda on 23 March 2018. S/829293 L/Cpl Rajapaksha URNK of 3 Mechanized Infantry was awarded as best boxer of the tournament and other Mechanized Infantry boxers were achieved following medals according to their weight classes.
28th March 2018 07:54:27 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment bid farewell to outgoing Colonel of the Regiment Major General J R Kulatunga RSP ndc psc on 17 March 2018. Commencing with day's proceedings a Guard Turnout was presented in honour of outgoing Colonel of the Regiment. The Centre Commandant Colonel H MU Herath RWP RSP USP psc and the Commander Mechanized Infantry Brigade Colonel L S Balachandra RSP 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).
07th March 2018 12:20:47 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment conducted Officers' Training Day 2018 - I at the Regimental Centre on 02 March 2018. The Colonel of the Regiment, Senior Officers/Officers including the officers on ERE also (more than 100 Officers) were participated for the Training Day programme.
07th March 2018 09:09:37 Hours
The Inter Battalion Athletics Championship - 2018 of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment began on 24 February 2018 at Kilinochchi Central College Play Ground. 5th (V) Battalion Mechanized Infantry organized the event. The Commanding Officer 5 (V) Mech Inf, Lt Col HKS Thilakaratne Officially open the event.
07th March 2018 08:51:21 Hours
The half constructed house by S/826233 Sgt Nilanka N-3 Mech Inf was completed and hand over to his family by the Colonel of the Regiment Major General JR Kulatunga RSP ndc psc with brief ceremony on 24 February 2018. The project was funded by Mr. Tharanga Weerawardhana, Chairman/ Managing Director Alaris Lanka (pvt) Ltd with the request of the Chairman - Mechanized Infantry Regiment Ladies Club. He donated Rs. 2,500,000.00 for selected five soldiers (Rs.500, 000 each) of 5 Battalions to complete their half constructed houses.
30th January 2018 09:33:10 Hours
S/827025 Cpl Bandara MHND of 1 Mechanized Infantry has Achieved 2nd Place of Platoon Support Weapon Instructor Course which held at Infantry Training Center at Minneriya from 09th August 2016 to 14 November 2016.
