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  • OFFICERS TRAINING DAY 2018 - II

    15th May 2018 19:28:45 Hours

    The Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre conducted its second Officers' Training Day session for the year 2018 at the Regimental Centre Dambuluhalmillawewa on 11 May 2018 under the guidance of the Colonel of the Regiment, Major General M K D Perera RWP RSP USP ndu.

  • NEW COMMANDING OFFICER OF 3 MECHANIZED INFANTRY ASSUMED DUTIES

    15th May 2018 19:21:12 Hours

    Lieutenant Colonel D M M Dissanayake RWP took over duties as the Commanding Officer of 3 Mechanized Infantry on 07th May 2018. The new Commanding Officer was greeted with the Guard Turnout on arrival at the entrance to the 3 Mechanized Infantry. After, officially taking over duties at his office with religious blessings, he planted a sapling to symbolize the acceptance of the duties. Thereafter, he addressed all Officers and Other Ranks of the Battalion and emphasized on carrying out the responsibilities by each individual to achieve the goals. Later he visited the camp area and inspected the routine works.

  • SINHALA & TAMIL NEW YEAR 2018

    14th April 2018 14:53:32 Hours

    Colonel of the Regiment, the Centre Commandant with all Officers and Other Rankers of Mechanized Infantry Regiment wish a very Happy & Prosperous Sinhala & Tamil New Year 2018 !

  • SINHALA HINDU NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

    11th April 2018 06:59:19 Hours

    The Sinhala and Hindu New Year Festival was Celebrated by the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre with participation of the residents of Dambulu Halmillawewa and neighbouring villagers at the Dambulu Halmillawewa School Ground on 09th April 2018. Major General Kumudu Perera, Colonel of the Regiment and Commander Security Forces Headquarters (Wanni) graced the event as the Chief Guest. The event was ceremonially declared open with the hoisting of National flag and lightening of the traditional oil lamp.

  • MAJOR GENERAL M K D PERERA RWP RSP USP ndu ASSUMED DUTIES AS COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT

    28th March 2018 07:27:01 Hours

    Major General M K D Perera RWP RSP USP ndu assumed office as the 8th Colonel of the Regiment of Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 27 March 2018. The Colonel of the Regiment honoured with a formal Guard Turnout at the main entrance of the Regimental Centre. At the auspicious time, Colonel of the Regiment placed his signature for a formal document to signify the acceptance of duties and responsibilities of the appointment in the presence of Centre Commandant, Brigade Commander, other senior officers, all Commanding Officers and staff of the Regimental Centre after a brief religious observances and lighting of the traditional oil lamp.

  • THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT CELEBRATES 11TH ANNIVERSARY DAY

    05th March 2018 10:46:46 Hours

    The Mechanized Infantry Regiment celebrated its 11th anniversary day on 23rd February 2018 at the Regimental Centre under the close supervision of the Centre Commandant, Colonel H M U Herath RWP RSP USP psc.

  • CHANGE OF COMMAND AT MECHANIZED INFANTRY BRIGADE

    13th February 2018 09:52:40 Hours

    Colonel L S balachandra RSP took up the reins of Commander Mechanized Infantry Brigade amid religious blessings and cheerful gathering at the Mechanized Infantry Brigade on 06 Feb 2018. Newly appointed Brigade Commander was warmly welcomed by the General Staff Officer I, Lt Col B P G K Balasooriya RSP psc and the formal Guard Turnout was presented by the troops of mechanized Infantry Brigade at the entrance.

  • MECHANIZED INFANTRY OFFICERS' FAMILY GET-TOGETHER 2017

    30th January 2018 09:11:47 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.

  • MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT OFFICERS' TRAINING DAY

    23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours

    The first Training session was held on 19 August 2015 and the second session was held on 06 January 2016 at the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Headquarters with the participation of 96 Officers\' as per the directions given by the Army Headquarters. Colonel of the Regiment Maj Gen AM Perera RWP RSP psc articipated the event and addressed all officers during his opening remarks stating the importance of officers' training day.

    The 'Training Day' commenced with Physical Training and Drill sessions. After that, the group presentation was conducted by officers of 1st Battalion the Mechanized Infantry Regiment under topics of & "Modern Concept of the Mechanized Infantry and Its applicability to Sri Lanka".

  • MECHANIZED INFANTRY LADIES CLUB BEGINS NEW YEAR WITH WELFARE DONATIONS

    23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours

    Mechanized Infantry Ladies Club welcomed the New Year 2016 with a customary first meeting of the year held at the Officers\' Mess, Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre on 6th January 2016 with participation of Mrs Thilanthi Perera, President, Mechanized Infantry Ladies Club.

    During the meeting, Mrs Thilanthi Perera, President and Mrs Nayana Balachandra, Secretary together with other ladies discussed future welfare projects to be carried out by the Mechanized Infantry Ladies Club in the New Year. Afterwards, The president Mrs Thilanthi Perera handed over the donation cheques to Colonel of the Regiment Maj Gen AM Perera RWP RSP psc for several welfare project carrying out by the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre as fols;