Publish Date: 2026-08-21
BATTICALOA — A special awareness program aimed at school principals regarding school cadet programs and their profound contribution to the school community was held on July 07, 2026, at St. Vincent's Girls' High School in Batticaloa. The event was graced by the Governor of the Eastern Province, Hon. Jayantha Lal Rathnasekera, as the Chief Guest. Organized by the Eastern Province Headquarters of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), the seminar focused heavily on enlightening school heads about the core significance of cadetting, its foundational objectives, and how the movement actively shapes student leadership and personal discipline. Major General APCR Premathilaka RSP USP ndc, Director of the National Cadet Corps, along with Colonel HDL Ravindra (Colonel Training) and Colonel D Nayiduwawadu (Colonel Corps Secretary), addressed the distinguished gathering. They emphasized the structural and character-building benefits that a robust cadet platoon brings to a school ecosystem. Following the main briefing, an interactive panel discussion took place. The Director NCC, along with top-tier educational officials, engaged in an open dialogue, sharing insights and addressing queries raised by the participating school principals and other educational administrative officers present at the venue.
RANTAMBE — The National Cadet Corps (NCC) reached another major milestone in its 2026 training calendar as the Defence Cadet Boys Battalion Assessment Camp Detail-III concluded with a magnificent passing-out parade at the Rantambe Training Centre on 25 May 2026. The event marked the culmination of rigorous training, testing the tactical skills, endurance, and character of young cadets across multiple regions. The competitive field was fiercely contested, drawing massive representation from across the corps. A total of 58 platoons marched into the assessment grids, consisting of 28 platoons from the 16th Battalion, 19 platoons from the 26th Battalion, and 11 platoons from the 17th Battalion. When the final tallies were locked in, the battalion championships were claimed by three standout institutions: • 26th Battalion: St. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia delivered an absolute powerhouse performance, topping their battalion and leading the entire camp's scoring with a massive 1433.48 marks. • 16th Battalion: Deyiyandara National School showcased exceptional synergy and field discipline, securing the top spot for their unit with an impressive 1129.64 marks. • 17th Battalion: Uhana National School proved their mettle through intense determination, claiming the battalion crown with a robust 1009.15 marks. The final passing-out parade was held under the distinguished patronage of Colonel Dasan Nayiduwawadu, the Corps Secretary of the National Cadet Corps, who attended as the Chief Guest. Addressing the parade square, Colonel Nayiduwawadu highly commended the cadets for their precision, sharp movements, and unwavering dedication during the grueling assessment periods. He emphasized that the grit forged on the training grounds of Rantambe equips these young men with the lifelong resilience and leadership necessary to serve the nation.
On 28 April 2026, a Pirith Chanting Ceremony was conducted at the Headquarters of the National Cadet Corps to invoke the blessings of the Triple Gems for the Corps, which celebrates its majestic legacy of 145 years. An elegant procession with traditional dancing troops from the 3rd, 9th, and 26th Battalions led the Maha Sangha to the venue. The Chief Incumbent of Sri Sudharshanaramaya, Kalubowila, conducted the religious observances and dedicated merit to all the fallen officers of the NCC and the cadets who made their supreme sacrifice for the sovereignty of the Motherland. The Director of the National Cadet Corps, Major General APCR Premathilaka RSP USP ndc, along with a few distinguished former Directors, also graced the occasion.
Following the Pirith Chanting Ceremony held on 28 April, an almsgiving was conducted for the Maha Sangha at the Headquarters Administrative Complex in the early hours of 29 April 2026. The Director of the National Cadet Corps, together with the Principal Staff and Staff Officers of HQ NCC, participated in the occasion. The Chief Incumbent of Sri Sudarshanaramaya led the religious observances and commended the arrangements of the event. Cadets, Commanding Officers from 30 Battalions, Adjutants and Training Officers, Tri-Forces Permanent Staff members, and Civil Staff of the Corps also participated in the ceremony.
National Cadet Corps (NCC) joined the national celebrations of the Poson Festival at Anuradhapura. Cadets and officers from the 4th, 5th, 13th, and 23rd Battalions joined the Poson Devotional Songs (Bhakthi Gee) session named "Sawana Rashmi Dhara". The performance took place on 29th June 2026, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, in front of the sacred Sandahiru Seya in Anuradhapura. The Director of the NCC and Provincial Educational Heads of the North Central Province also participated in this event.
A special "Dansala" (almsgiving stall) was organized by the cadets in the car park of the Sandahiru Seya. The initiative was held to serve and welcome the massive crowds of devotees who had traveled to Anuradhapura to worship the sacred stupa during the Poson festive season.
On 28 April 2026, a Pirith Chanting Ceremony was conducted at the Headquarters of the National Cadet Corps to invoke the blessings of the Triple Gems for the Corps, which celebrates its majestic legacy of 145 years. An elegant procession with traditional dancing troops from the 3rd, 9th, and 26th Battalions led the Maha Sangha to the venue. The Chief Incumbent of Sri Sudharshanaramaya, Kalubowila, conducted the religious observances and dedicated merit to all the fallen officers of the NCC and the cadets who made their supreme sacrifice for the sovereignty of the Motherland. The Director of the National Cadet Corps, Major General APCR Premathilaka RSP USP ndc, along with a few distinguished former Directors, also graced the occasion.
Following the Pirith Chanting Ceremony held on 28 April, an almsgiving was conducted for the Maha Sangha at the Headquarters Administrative Complex in the early hours of 29 April 2026. The Director of the National Cadet Corps, together with the Principal Staff and Staff Officers of HQ NCC, participated in the occasion. The Chief Incumbent of Sri Sudarshanaramaya led the religious observances and commended the arrangements of the event. Cadets, Commanding Officers from 30 Battalions, Adjutants and Training Officers, Tri-Forces Permanent Staff members, and Civil Staff of the Corps also participated in the ceremony.
National Cadet Corps has today spread to all parts of Sri Lanka with 29 boys battalion and 9 girls battalions involving over 3000 school and same 85,000 cadets and over 3000 officers in the senior and junior divisions of the corps. In the process of development through the years its objectives too have changed, not only its name.
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