Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Annual Passing Out Parade of the Hermann Loos and De Soysa Challenge Trophies for the year 2025 was held at the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Training Centre in Rantambe recently.

Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara was the Chief Guest and he was welcomed by NCC's Director, 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 organisation, plays a vital role in shaping the nation's youth. It's functioning under the joint purview of the Defence Ministry and the Education Ministry.

In his address, Maj. Gen. Jayasekara underscored th...