23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre commenced a new construction project to build an accommodation building for Officers’ Mess staff at MIRC on 18 January 2016. Col LS Balachandra RSP, Centre Commandant laid the foundation stone at the auspicious time and Staff Offrs and ORs' of the MIRC participated in the event.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The president Mrs. Thilanthi Perera and other members of the Ladies Club visited Abimansala II - Kamburupitiya on 30th January 2016 to share the happiness and interact with soldiers who were wounded in action. There are 48 dependent War Heroes at the Abimansala II at Kamburupitiya 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.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
Mechanized Infantry Regiment's (MIR) maiden 'Colours Night' which recognizes the athletic and sports skills of its men got underway at the Kotelawala Defence University auditorium on Friday (12) evening\' headed by Major General A.M. Perera, Colonel of the Regiment, MIR.
The colourful and exciting ceremony that was attended by a large gathering of MIR personnel saw 54 exceptionally-talented athletes, including 3 officers receive those colours, having shown their skills in events such as golf, firing, Elle, swimming, wrestling and weight lifting.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment bid farewell to its outgoing Colonel of the Regiment Major General AM Perera RWP RSP psc on 16th & 17th February 2015. Farewell Ceremony was held in its customary way and accorded a Guard Turnout and a Regimental Parade in honour of all ranks of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment at the Regimental Headquarters, Dambuluhalmillawewa. \r\nThe Farewell Dinner hosted in honour of the outgoing Colonel of the Regiment 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 GDHK Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc assumed office as the 6th Colonel of the Regiment of Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 18 February 2016 in a grandiose ceremony held at Regimental Headquarters, Dambuluhalmillawewa. 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 RHQ after a brief religious observances and lighting of the traditional oil lamp.The day's events also textured with the Regimental Parade presented by the troops of Mechanized Infantry Regiment and all ranks tea party. Large numbers of officers including council members were present to greet the incumbent Colonel of the Regiment.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
A farewell for the President of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Society was held at the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Headquarters, Dambuluhalmillawewa on 16 February 2016.\r\nDuring the event a newly constructed billet for the staff of seva vanitha welfare bakery and a delivery vehicle (High-Jet van) to deliver the bakery produets were donated to the Mechanized Infantry Regiment by the president of Seva Vanitha society, Mrs. Thilanthi Perera on the invitation of the secretary, Mrs. Nayana Balachandra.\r\nFurther, she also opened a children park at Dehippawa Officers\' Mess premises and handed over to the children of both officers and other ranks of the regiment. The Colonel of the Regiment Major General AM Perera RWP RSP psc, the Centre Commandant, senior officers and the staff of the regiment along with their families. were participated on this memorable occasion.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
Mrs Chithrani Gunaratne assumed duties as the new President of the Mechanized Infantry Ladies Club and the ceremony was held at the Officers Mess, Sri Lanka Artillery Regimental Centre, Panagoda on 1st March 2016. 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. Lighting of the traditional oil lamp by the new President and senior members of the Ladies Club marked the commencement of the day's proceedings.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
A valuable set of books was donated to the library of the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre on 19 March 2016 by the Old Anandians 75 - 80 Group. The donation programme was implemented with the invitation of the Colonel of the Regiment Major General GDHK Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc to the Old Anandians 75 - 80 Group and the donation consisted of books on fictions, Non-Fiction, Educational, Biograpical, International Relations, Current Affaires etc.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
On 27th March 2016 the Colonel of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment Major General GDHK Gunarathne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc and senior officers have visited the areas of Mechanized Infantry Brigade, 1st of Mechanized Infantry and 4th Mechanized Infantry searching for officers/other rankers wellness.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The 9th Annual General Meeting of the Mechanized infantry ladies club was held at the officers Mess, Sri lanka Armed Corps, Rock House Camp with the participation of Mrs. Chithrani Gunaratne (President), Mrs. Nayana Balachandra (Secretary), Mrs. Nilanthi wanasinghe (Vice president), along with all other members including the lady wives of all senior and junior officer on 30th March 2016. Commanding the proceeding President Mrs.Chithrani Gunaratne welcome all the guest and members of the ladies club those who graced this occasion Reports of the last Annual Meeting and the budget report were presented by the secretary and treasurer respectively.
