26th May 2023 10:23:40 Hours
The Officers Training Day - 1/2023 which was organized by the Mechanized Infantry Regiment was held on 26 May 2023 at the Regimental Centre with the participation of Senior Officers/Officers as directed by Major General DMKDB Pussella RWP RSP, the Colonel of the Regiment - MIR, Commander Security Forces West, under the supervision of Brigadier A M A Abeyasinghe RWP RSP USP psc, the Commandant the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre.
25th May 2023 11:48:01 Hours
Farewell Ceremony for retiring Major General L S Balachandra RSP, Mechanized Infantry Regiment was held on 24 and 25 May 2023 at the Regimental Centre, Mechanized Infantry Regiment with the Approval of the Colonel of the Regiment Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP.
13th May 2023 15:26:53 Hours
Farewell Ceremony for retiring Brigadier KWS Perera RWP, Mechanized Infantry Regiment was held on 11 and 12 May 2023 at the Regimental Centre, Mechanized Infantry Regiment with the Approval of the Colonel of the Regiment Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP.
The retiring Brigadier KWS Perera RWP Mechanized Infantry Regiment was received by Brigadier A M A Abeyasinghe RWP RSP USP psc - Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment.
The formal military ceremony was commenced soon after the Guard Turnout at the entrance. After that, he paid tribute to the fallen war heroes at the monument followed by attended the ceremonial parade, all ranks tea party and formal dinner night at the Officers' Mess - Dehippawa.
Following day he was offered with salute by all Officers and Other Ranks in a street line to appreciate the dedicated service rendered to the Mechanized Infantry Regiment.
06th May 2023 10:24:14 Hours
With the appl & dir of Col of the Regt and supervision of the Centre Comdt, the Maniok dansala was held today to mark the VESAK POYA DAY with the hard works of Offrs & ORs of MIRC. Siyallantama pin labethwa.
27th April 2023 12:12:04 Hours
The young officers who were qualified by following the Local Infantry Young Officers Course no 67-C, conducted their debriefing at Regimental Headquarters on 26th April 2023. The Centre Commandant and staff officers are participated in this event.
28th March 2023 02:29:44 Hours
The 15th Annual General Meeting of the Seva Vanitha Branch Mechanized Infantry regiment was held at the Dehippawa, Officers Mess, Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 25th March 2023. The newly appointed President of Seva Vanitha Branch Mechanized Infantry Regiment Mrs. Himali Pusella was warmly welcomed by Mrs. Dulka Herath (Vice President) and other Senior Executive Members. The event was ceremonially commenced with the lightening of traditional oil lamp. President of Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs Himali Pusella welcomed all members to the day's event.
As a customary, Mrs. Himali Pusella was appointed as the president of the Seva Vanitha Branch for year 2023 while Mrs Dulka Herath as the vice president, Mrs. Swarnamali Ekanayaka as the Secretary and all the lady wives of the present Commanding Officers appointed as project Officers.
In order to encourage the soldiers who are facing with economical difficulties to educate their children, a total number of 48 children were gifted with essential school accessories inline with the Annual General Meeting.
During the session a fruitful and enthusiastic Culinary Demonstration was conducted by Mr.Nalinda Abeyrathne Executive Cheif, and his crew from Heritance Kandalama Hotel.
Summing up the meeting the Secretary, Mrs. Swarnamali Ekanayaka thanked all the members of the Seva Vanitha Branch for their keen interest and valuable contribution towards the Regimental activities.
The day's proceedings terminated with the lunch at Dehippawa Officers Mess Mechanized Infantry Regiment.
12th March 2023 21:29:21 Hours
Maj KAKS Kodituwakku USP assumed duties as the 8th Commanding Officer of the 5 (V) MIR on 08th March 2023. The event followed by a formal military ceremony.
12th March 2023 21:15:32 Hours
Lieutenant Colonel DGJBP Dembatagahawatta USP psc assumed duties as the 9th Commanding Officer of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 07th March 2023 followed by a formal military ceremony.
21st February 2023 12:02:58 Hours
18th February 2023 15:29:26 Hours
With a earnest request of a low income disabled family, troops of Mechanized Infantry repaired the wooden bridge over the water canal making the lives of the said family easy.
