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.
14th February 2023 23:21:53 Hours
The snr officers and officers who were qualified by following the Mechanized Infantry Young officers in India and the Local young officers' course conducted their debriefing at Regimental Headquarters on 14th February 2023. The Centre Commandant Brigadier AMA Abeysinghe RWP RSP USP psc and staff officers participated in the event.
14th February 2023 21:03:02 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry firing team arrived at the Regimental centre before participating in the inter-regimental practical firing meet - 2023. The Centre Commandant Brigadier AMA Abeysinghe RWP RSP USP psc addressed all participants. Staff officers and officers participated in the event.
09th February 2023 16:32:35 Hours
After assume office by Colonel of the Regiment of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP made his first official visit to the Mechanized Infantry Training Centre and the 2nd Battalion of Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 09 February 2023.
08th February 2023 16:21:39 Hours
After assuming duties as the 14th Colonel of the Regiment of MIR, Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP – Commander, Security Forces Headquarters (West) marked the first official visit to the Mechanized Infantry Brigade, 1st Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment and 5th Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 08 February 2023.
11th January 2023 15:28:08 Hours
Final certificate awarding ceremony for 09 Officers who successfully qualified in Mechanized Infantry Young Officers Course after five and half month of stressful residual training course conducted at the Mechanized Infantry Training Centre (MITC) Periyakaddu terminated on Saturday (07) with a colourful closing ceremony.
