02nd December 2022 12:36:58 Hours
A formal farewell ceremony for Major General C D Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu was held on 30 November 2022 at the Regimental Centre, Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Dambuluhalmillawewa.
The Colonel of the Regiment was warmly welcomed upon his arrival by Brigadier A M A Abeysinghe RWP RSP USP psc - Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment along with Regimental Council Members.
The formal military farewell ceremony commenced soon after the guard turnout at the entrance. After that, paid tribute to the fallen war heroes at the war heroes monument. later, he was greeted by the guard of honour and invited for a troops address. In parallel to the event, he was invited to open the newly constructed WOs’ & Sgts’ accommodation building, on the day of farewell.Thereafter, he was invited for the lunch hosted by the Regiment and he kept his praiseworthy remarks on the Visitors’ Book.
Finally, after conveying best wishes for future prospects to the Regiment, he was offered a salute by all Officers and Other Ranks in a street line to appreciate the dedicated service rendered as the 13th Colonel of the Regiment.
27th November 2022 22:18:20 Hours
A newly constructed and much-needed new shrine, built by Mechanized Infantry troops at the request of the warden at Pubudu Nursery Dehippawa' was inaugurated on 26 November 2022 amid religious rites and rituals.
At the invitation of the warden, Brig A M A Abeysinghe RWP RSP USP psc, Commandant Mechanized Infantry Regiment graced as the Chief Guest at the occasion. The complete project was taken place under the guidance and supervision of Maj Gen C D Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu, Deputy Chief of Staff, Army Headquarters, and the Colonel of the Regiment Mechanized Infantry Regiment. Mechanized Infantry family member’s relation donator who lives in abroad extended the financial support and Mechanized Infantry Regimental troops also extended their financial and manpower support to complete the project.
Members of the Maha Sangha, Deputy Commandant - Col PI Punchihewa, Senior Officers, Officers, and Other Ranks, and a gathering of devotees attended the occasion, and the program comprised refreshments for kids and parents.
09th November 2022 20:09:52 Hours
Under the concept of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Army Headquarters and the Colonel of the Regiment Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Major General C D Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu, inorder to construct five houses for five soldiers for each battalion, the fourth newly constructedhouse in Diyabeduma, Dehiattakandiya for Infmn Wasantha RM ceremonially declared openby Maj Gen S J Priyadarshana RWP RSP USP General Officer Commanding 66 Infantry Division on 09 November 2022.
For the construction of the house locally, found materials were heavily used while financial assistance was provided by Mechanized Infantry Regimental Seva Vanitha Branch and 5th Battalion Mechanized Infantry.
In this occasion, The Centre Commandant, Brigadier A M A Abeysinghe RWP RSP USP psc, Commanding Officer 5th Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Lt Col D G J B P Dembatagahawaththa USP psc along with other Senior Officers/Staff Officers and Ncos were participated.
08th November 2022 14:27:53 Hours
Under the dir and the guidance of the DCOS, AHQ and the Col of the Regt MIR, Maj Gen C D Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu, the newly-constructed Dining Hall and the TV Room of WOs’/SGT Mess of 2 MIR was ceremonially declared open by the Centre Comdt – MIR, Brig A M A Abeysinghe RWP RSP USP psc on 08th November 2022 with the presence of Lt Col R A S R Ranasinghe USP psc (SO1 A –MIRC), Lt Col B A L Balasooriya RSP USP, CO 2 MIR, Snr Offrs, Offrs, RSM (2 MIR) and all SNCO’s of the 2 MIR.
04th November 2022 11:14:52 Hours
Visit of Naval Junior Staff Course No 31 to the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre was held on 01 November 2022 with 4 x Instructors, 19 x Student Officers including 01x Naval Officer and 1x Instructor from India.
Accordingly, on behalf of the Colonel of the Regiment and the Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment the delegation was warmly welcomed by Lieutenant Colonel E R A Silva MIR – General Staff Officer 1, Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre.
In light of the above, a formal briefing was conducted on the Mechanized Infantry Regiment followed by a field briefing on the Mechanized Infantry Regiment related equipment and APC ride. Thereafter, the delegation was participated in the tea party at the Officers’ Mess. Finally, exchanged the mementos to mark the day’s itinerary.
02nd November 2022 14:46:42 Hours
Under the concept of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Army Headquarters and the Colonel of the Regiment Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Major General C D Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu, in order to construct five houses for five soldiers for each battalions, the third newly constructed house in Munwatta, Walapane for S/Sgt Rajapaksha RGYDKP USP ceremonially declared open by Maj Gen H M U Herath RWP RSP USP Hdmc psc General Officer Commanding 53 Division on 02 October 2022.
22nd October 2022 10:19:43 Hours
Major Saranga Perera psc assumed duties as the 9th Commanding Officer of 4 Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 17 October 2022 and formal military ceremonies were held on 19 October 2022.
22nd October 2022 06:50:11 Hours
Lieutenant Colonel Rohitha Ranasinghe USP psc - Commanding Officer, 4 Mechanized Infantry Regiment relinquished the duties and formal farewell was held on 17 October 2022.
04th October 2022 14:31:30 Hours
Under the concept of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Army Headquarters and the Colonel of the Regiment Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Major General C D Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu, for constructing five houses for five soldiers for each Mechanized Infantry Battalions, the second newly constructed house in Kosgoda, Ambalangoda for Cpl Silva NSL (S/827115) 1st Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment ceremonially declared open by Mrs Danusha Weerasuriya President of the Mechanized Infantry Seva Vanitha Branch on 02 October 2022.
30th June 2022 13:52:55 Hours
Formal visit to the 1st Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment was held on 29 June 2022 by the Centre Commandant of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Brigadier Anura Abeysinghe RWP RSP USP psc.
