Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The All Island Western Band Challenge Trophy - 2026, organized by the National Cadet Corps (NCC), concluded with a grand passing-out parade at the NCC Training Centre in Rantambe on October 2.

The parade featured 41 Western Band Cadet Platoons representing 30 NCC battalions from across the island.

Lieutenant Colonel HMSK Herath, Commanding Officer of the 15th Battalion, served as the Parade Commander, while Major PSK Kalikotuwa, Commanding Officer of the 04th Battalion, served as the Second-in-Command of the parade.

In the girls' category, the Brigadier AGR Abesinghe Challenge Trophy for the All Island Western Band competition was won by Newstead Girls' College, Negombo. Mahamaya Girls' College, Kandy, and Dharmas...