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  • OFFICIAL VISIT BY THE CENTRE COMMANDANT TO THE 3RD BATTALION MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

    22nd May 2022 15:06:11 Hours

    Formal visit to the 3rd Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment was held on 17 May 2022 by the Centre Commandant of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Brigadier Anura Abeysinghe RWP RSP USP psc.

    Lieutenant Colonel Thushara Muhandiramge RSP USP psc welcomed him upon arrival th the entrance while greeting a guard turn out. Afterwards, he was invited to appear for a group photograph and for planting of a sapling to mark his visit.

  • OFFICIAL VISIT BY THE CENTRE COMMANDANT TO THE 4TH BATTALION MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

    16th May 2022 12:09:29 Hours

    The Centre Commandant of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Brigadier Anura Abeysinghe RWP RSP USP psc officially visited the 4th Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 14 May 2022.

    Lieutenant Colonel Rohitha Ranasinghe USP psc welcomed him upon arrival and greeted with a guard turn out. Afterwards, he was invited to appear for a group photograph and for planting of a sapling to mark his visit.

    Commanding Officer formally briefed the matters pertaining to the Operational and Administrative aspects. During his visit, addressed the troops and inspected the camp premises. Several Staff Officers of the Regimental Centre were also associated for the visit.

  • COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT VESTED NEW MAIN ENTRANCE, NEW WELFARE FACILITY COMPLEX AND WARRANT OFFICERS’ & SERGEANTS ACCOMMODATION TO THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENTAL CENTRE

    30th March 2022 12:25:30 Hours

    Colonel of the Regiment of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Major General Channa Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu ceremonially opened the New Main Entrance, New Welfare Facility Complex and Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants Accommodation in the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre on 25 March 2022.

  • APPRECIATION OF COMMENDABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT IN SPORTS BY COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT

    25th March 2022 12:53:27 Hours

    The appreciation and awarding of certificates for commendable achievements in sports by Officers and Other Ranks of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment was held on 25 March 2022 at the Regimental Centre.

  • 14TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SEVA VANITHA BRANCH OF THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

    09th March 2022 13:00:43 Hours

    14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) - 2022 of the Seva Vanitha Branch - Mechanized Infantry Regiment was held on 05 March 2022 at the Officers’ Mess of Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental Centre - Panagoda. The President of the Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs. Dhanusha Weerasuriya presided the meeting to discuss welfare matters for the wellbeing of serving members and families of supreme sacrifices made by War Heroes of the Regiment.

    The meeting was successfully conducted and progress of many welfare projects were reviewed and discussed to initiate other most required, welfare activities for the betterment of the Regiment while supporting and strengthening the Regimental welfare activities. The Secretary, Mrs. Nilanthi Wanasinghe and other Senior Members along with more than 50 members were present at the event. Further, all members were offered a gift pack each to appreciate their participation.

    During the meeting, all members were able to participate in the fruitful and periodically valued lecture by Mrs. Ama Dissanayake who is the professional motivation lecturer. Finally, the President of the Seva Vanitha Branch presented her with a memento to mark the occasion.

  • OFFICIAL VISIT BY THE COMMANDER, MECHANIZED INFANTRY BRIGADE TO 3RD BATTALION MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

    04th March 2022 11:42:51 Hours

    Brigadier Kavinda Balasooriya RSP psc, the Commander - Mechanized Infantry Brigade paid his first official visit to the 3rd Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 17 & 18 February 2022.

    On the first day, the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Thushara Muhandiramge RSP USP psc MIR, warmly welcomed him upon arrival with a Guard Turnout. Afterwards, Commanding Officer delivered a comprehensive formal briefing on the present status of the Battalion. Thereafter, Commander - Mechanized Infantry Brigade was invited to address the troops and planted a sapling to mark the occasion followed by visited the campsite. Second day was spared to visit troop deployments at, 24 Infantry Division in Ampara, 231 Infantry Brigade in Kalladi and 4th Regiment Special Forces in Monkey Bridge.

    Finally, the Commander, Mechanized Infantry Brigade kept his praiseworthy remarks and compliments in the Visitors’ Book in order to conclude the visit.

  • The 14th Anniversary Day Celebration of the 4th Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment

    23rd February 2022 16:52:11 Hours

    The 14th Anniversary Day Celebration of the 4th Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment was celebrated in a formal ceremony with the participation of the Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Rohitha Ranasinghe USP psc and all Officers and Other Ranks at the battalion premises at Maberiyatenna. The Commanding Officer was welcomed and greeted with a Guard Turnout and followed by invited to appear for a group photograph with members of the battalion. The Commanding Officer planted a sapling to mark the occasion and addressed the troops. The ceremony was concluded with happiness while attending for the all ranks lunch.

  • NEWLY APPOINTED COMMANDING OFFICER ASSUMED DUTIES OF 2ND BATTALION MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

    14th February 2022 17:06:34 Hours

    Major Laxman Balasooriya RSP USP MIR assumed duties as the 9th Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 09 February 2022 at Periyakaddu.

  • PRESIDENT OF THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENTAL SEVA VANITHA BRANCH ASSUME DUTIES

    09th January 2022 12:23:27 Hours

    Mrs. Dhanusha weerasuriya assumed duties as the President of Seva Vanitha Branch, Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 06 January 2022 at the Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Light Infantry - Panagoda.

    Vice President Mrs. Nayana Balachandra and Secretary Mrs. Nilanthi Wanasinghe warmly welcomed upon her arrival.

    The newly appointed President was formally briefed the past, present, future scheduled activities and welfare matters of the Seva Vanita Branch by Senior Members. The Centre Commandant, Brigadier Kumara Wanasinghe RSP USP and few Officers were present at the occasion.

  • BID FAREWELL TO COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT OF THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

    07th December 2021 16:23:32 Hours

    Formal farewell ceremony for Major General Priyanka Fernando RWP USP was held on 05 December 2021 at the Regimental Centre, Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Dambuluhalmillawewa.

    The Colonel of the Regiment was warmly welcomed upon his arrival by Brigadier Kumara Wanasinghe RSP USP - Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment along with Regimental Council Members.