Publish Date: 2026-10-27
The passing out parade of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Challenge Trophy National Camp-2026 was held with great splendor on 25 October 2026, at the Aluvihare Ground of the Police Training School, Kalutara. 1,543 Boys and Girls’ cadets representing 62 schools have participated to this National Camp, which commenced on 19 October 2026. Throughout the competition , the cadets underwent evaluations in various categories, including self confidence test, physical exercise test, foot drill, variety show, Director’s test, presentation and the Hut inspection test. The event was held under the patronage of Mr. Ananda Wijepala the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs. The Senior officials, including the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya (Attorney at Law), and Major General A.K.C.S de Silva RSP ndc the Director of National Cadet Corps, were in attendance. A ceremonial parade, consisting of 30 platoons, was conducted under the guidance of Lasitha Abeywickrama the Superintendent of Police as the Chief Commanding Officer, and Nilantha Premarathna the Chief Inspector of Police (Officer in Charge of the Police Cadet Division) as the Second in Command of the parade. During the parade, the cadets paid a formal salute to the distinguished guests. Furthermore, awards and certificates were presented to recognize outstanding performances both by individual cadets and specific platoons during this national camp. Among the participating schools, St. Thomas’ College, Matale, secured the championship in the boys' cadet category, while the runners up title went to Ananda College, Colombo. The championship for the girl cadets was won by Kuliyapitiya Visakha Balika Vidyalaya, while the runners up title went to Hillwood College, Kandy.
The final Passing out Parade of the All Island Eastern Band Challenge Trophy National Camp – 2026, organized by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Sri Lanka, was held with pride and dignity on 12 October 2026 at the National Cadet Corps Training Centre, Rantambe.A total of 57 Eastern Band Cadet Platoons, representing 30 battalions from across the island, participated in the final parade. Lt Col W.S.N. Withana, CO of the 7th Bn, as the Parade Commander, and Major P.S.K. Kalikotuwa, CO of the 4th Bn, as the Second-in-Command performed duties of the Parade.In the All Island Girls’ Eastern Band competition, St. Anthony’s Girls’ College, Kandy, representing the 2nd Battalion, secured the overall championship by winning the Srimathi Sarojini Thevanayagam Challenge Trophy.Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha, representing the 7th Battalion, secured the runner-up position.The third, fourth and fifth places were secured by Sri Dheerananda Central College, Pilimathalawa (2nd Battalion), Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala (4th Battalion), and Maliyadeva Balika Vidyalaya, Kurunegala (4th Battalion), respectively.St. Anthony’s Girls’ College, Kandy, won the Musician Ananda Samarakoon Shield for Best Music, securing first place in the band performance assessment among the girls’ platoons.In the All Island Boys’ Eastern Band competition, Dharmaraja College, Kandy, representing the 2nd Battalion, emerged as the overall champions by winning the Captain P.W. Jayathilaka Bandara Challenge Trophy. Vidyartha College, Kandy, also representing the 2nd Battalion, secured the runner-up position.The third, fourth and fifth places were awarded to Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala (4th Battalion), Bandaranayake College, Gampaha (7th Battalion), and St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy (2nd Battalion), respectively.Dharmaraja College, Kandy, also won the Musician W.B. Makuloluwa Shield for Best Music, securing first place in the band performance assessment among the boys’ platoons.Mr. Kamal Ariyasinghe, Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Mr. Kasun Gunaratne, Deputy Director of the Co-curricular Guidance and Counselling Branch of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, responsible for vocational training, also attended as a Special Guest.Major General A.K.C.S. de Silva RSP ndc, Director National Cadet Corps along with several senior officers, also attended the occasion.The successful conclusion of the All Island Eastern Band Challenge Trophy – 2026 highlighted the dedication, teamwork, discipline and musical talents of the cadets from all the parts of the island. The event once again reflected the National Cadet Corps’ commitment to developing disciplined, confident and responsible young citizens through cadet training.
The Director of the National Cadet Corps, Major General AKCS de Silva RSP ndc, officially visited Mr. Nalaka Kaluwewa, Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, at the Ministry of Education on 05th October 2026, following his assumption of duties as the Director of the National Cadet Corps. During the meeting, the newly appointed Director discussed with the Secretary regard with the matters pertaining to the National Cadet Corps and its future activities.
Major General A.K.C.S de Silva RSP ndc, the newly appointed Director of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne RSP VSV USP nps psc, at the Army Headquarters on 05 October 2026.
The “Sadesa Tharunu Abhiman – 2026” Inter-Provincial Youth Exchange Programme, organised with the objective of promoting the exchange of religious, cultural and social experiences, attitudes and skills among Cadet Boys and Girls, was successfully held from 29 July to 02 August 2026, centred in Clappenberg, Trincomalee.
The programme was conducted under the guidance and direction of the Director of the National Cadet Corps, Major General APCR Premathilaka RSP USP ndc, together with senior officers of the National Cadet Corps. A total of 350 Cadet Boys and Girls representing the Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities, along with 50 Cadet Officers and Officer Instructors, representing all provinces of Sri Lanka, participated in the programme.
The key objectives of the programme were to strengthen cooperation among different ethnic communities, identify barriers to reconciliation, develop an understanding of the cultural characteristics of different communities, promote effective communication and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences among participants. The programme also aimed to nurture a generation of young people who respect all communities and religions while appreciating diversity and promoting national unity.
A wide range of activities was organised throughout the programme, including soft skills development programmes, outdoor and leadership activities, recreational programmes, cultural performances, a movie screening, musical programmes, walks and band displays, dining etiquette sessions and boat rides.
As part of the programme, a special community cleaning initiative titled “Shramabhimani” was also launched in the Eastern Province with the active participation of Cadet Boys and Girls representing all parts of the country. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka National Programme, providing the young participants with an opportunity to contribute towards environmental conservation and community responsibility.
The Opening Ceremony was held on 30 July 2026 at the Auditorium of St. Joseph’s College, Trincomalee, under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Defence Major General K.P. Aruna Jayasekara (Retired) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc.
The Closing Ceremony was held on 02 August 2026 under the patronage of the Governor of the Eastern Province, Professor Jayanthalal Ratnasekera.
The success of the programme was further strengthened by the invaluable support extended by the Tri-Forces, Sri Lanka Police, National Youth Corps, government and private sector institutions, and the people of the Eastern Province.
The programme served as a significant platform for bringing together young people from diverse communities, fostering mutual understanding and strengthening the values of national unity, reconciliation, cooperation and peaceful coexistence. Through shared experiences and meaningful interaction, “Sadesa Tharunu Abhiman – 2026” contributed towards nurturing a young generation committed to building a united and harmonious Sri Lanka.
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.
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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