23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment Inter Battalion Volley Ball championship was held on 10th, 11th and 12th November 2017 at 4th Battalion Mechanized Infantry playground. The event was organized under the close supervision of Commanding Officer 4 Mechanized Infantry Lt Col H A A N C Prabhath RSP USP. Colonel of the Regiment Major General J R Kulatunga RSP ndc psc grace the occasion as the Chief Guest for the final game. Commander, 553 Brigade - Brigadier A G D N Jayasundera RWP RSP, Centre Comdt Col H M U Herath RWP RSP psc with many senior officers of Mechanized Infantry Regiment and SF (J) AOR attended for the event. Final game was held inbetween 3 Mechanized Infantry and 4 Mechanized Infantry. After competitive game 3 Mechanized Infantry won the championship of Inter Battalion Volley Ball competition and 4 Mechanized Infantry became as runners up. After the awarding ceremony Colonel of the Regiment and all invitees were invited for the Dinner at the Officers' Mess.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Officers' Training Day of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment was conducted on 10 November 2017, with the participation of large number of Officers at the Regimental Centre. \r\n\r\nTraining Day programme was directed by Centre Comdt Col H M U Herath RWP RSP psc under the guidance of Colonel of the Regiment Major General J R Kulatunga RSP ndc psc.\r\nThe day\'s proceedings were commenced with the Physical Training. Then Drill session conducted for junior officers at the parade ground. Afterwards Book Review on 'India 2020' written by former Indian President Mohomed Abdul Kalam was conducted by Captain M M Y W Fernando - 2 Mech Inf. A group presentation on "Qatar Isolation and its effect to the World, Religion and Local Affairs" was conducted by the CO and group of officers of 4 Mech Inf. Culminating the Training Day's proceeding a "Dinners' Club Session" was held at the Regimental Officers' Mess on Officering, Leadership and Regimentation by Veteran Lecturer Brig H N Halangode (Retd) RWP RSP USP USACGSC.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
Sri Lanka Army a new contingent of Combat Convoy Company (CCC) for another UN Peace Keeping Mission is scheduled to leave the island for Mali in December for a period of one year. The Mechanized Infantry Regiment also contributes 1 x 10 troops and APCs for the UN Peace Keeping Mission (Combat Convoy Company) in Mali. In conformity with traditions, the formal military parade of the Mali bound CCC of the Sri Lanka Army got underway on 30 Nov at the Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) parade ground - Panagoda. The Mali contingent formally accorded their salute to the day's Chief Guest, Major General K A D A Karunasekara RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, Chief of Staff of the Army in accordance with military traditions and he reviewed the parade.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Rower S/829471 Pte Karunarathna P G C S who qualified for the final round of Asian Rowing Championship 2017 has selected to participate for International Rowing High Performance Training Camp in China representing Sri Lanka from 27 November 2017 to 26 January 2018 .This training camp will be a good opportunity for him to enhance his skills and reach to the Asian level medal in next year (2018).The Chairman, Army Rowing Committee Maj Gen J R Kulatunga RSP ndc, psc paid his blessing and complements to the 2 Army players who were selected for Training Camp in China. The Mechanized Infantry Regiment donated financial sponsorship to S/829471 Pte Karunarathna P G C S and it was officially handed over by the Col of the Regiment Maj Gen J R Kulatunga RSP ndc, psc to encourage and appreciate his talents.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
Capt D M T S Dissanayake (O/68705) from 2 Mechanized infantry secured 1st place of Battalion Support Weapon Course- 73, which held at Infantry Training Centere - Minneriya from 05 September 2017 to 02 December 2017. He has shown best performances throughout the course and achieved first place out of 36 student officers which included 2 Naval and 1 STF officer.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The delegation from Indian Army Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre visited Mechanized Infantry Regiment Dambuluhalmillawewa and Mechanized Infantry Training Centre (MITC) from 18 December 2017 to 24 December 2017. The visiting delegation comprised with Colonel G Suresh, Major Vishwa Jeet Kumar and NB Subedar Kalu Ram. The visit was organized as follow up action of Army to Army Staff talk between Sri Lanka and India. The Centre Commandant, Colonel H M U Herath RWP RSP psc with Staff Officers of the Regimental Centre warmly received the visiting delegation.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Officers' Family Get-together 2017 was held at the Officers' Mess premises on 30 December 2017. The Colonel of the Regiment Major General Ruwan Kulatunga graced the occasion as the Chief Guest along with the Commander Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Brig Shantha Herath, the Centre Commandant Colonel Udaya Herath and other senior Officers/Officers along with their families. All participants were gifted with a valuable hamper.
The event was begun with a glamorous display of fireworks. Games such as Musical Chair, Hat Passing, Air Rifle shooting, Breaking Tins, Duck and Ring and Throwing Darts were there for fun and entertainment. Sri Lankan, Indian and Arabian food and beverage stalls were there to have variety of food experience.
23rd January 2018 15:08:42 Hours
Farewell ceremony of Colonel of the Reiment Maj Gen MP Peiris RWP RSP ndu psc was held on 19 August 2013 at the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre, Dambuluhalmillawewa, Kekirawa.
23rd January 2018 15:08:42 Hours
Maj Gen M Hathurusingha RSP ndc IG assumes the duties as Colonel of the Regiment - MIR on 02nd September 2013
23rd January 2018 15:08:42 Hours
Mechanized Infantry Regiment celebrated its 6th Anniversary in a grand scale parade and mess night. The said events were conducted with the participation of Colonel of the Regiment Maj Gen MP peiris RWP RSP USP ndc psc, Centre Commandant Brigadier AGDN Jayasundara RWP RSP , Brigadier AMSP Athapattu, Brigde Commander Colonel HMS Herath , Regimental staff and other senior officers.
