Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

The Annual Passing Out Parade of the Hermann Loos and De Soysa Challenge Trophies for the year 2025 was successfully held today (21 October) at the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Training Centre in Rantambe.

The event was graced by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retired), as the Chief Guest. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the Director of the NCC, Major General Rajitha Premathilake. The Chief Guest was accorded a Guard Turnout, after which the cadets presented an outstanding parade.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC), Sri Lanka's premier school cadet training organization, plays a vital role in ...