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Nalanda College announces centenary celebrations

17 Jun 2025 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Nalanda College held a press conference today to announce the commencement of celebrations marking its 100th anniversary since its founding in 1925. A variety of programs are being organized to coincide with Nalanda College's Centenary celebrations. The most significant of these is the Nalanda College Innovation Centre and Indoor Sports Complex, a project estimated at Rs. 600 million.

As part of these celebrations, all arrangements have been made to hold the Nalanda Walk 2025 on July 20th. This year's Nalanda Walk is being held after a 13-year hiatus. Organized by the Nalanda Old Boys' Association, the Nalanda Junior Old Boys' Association, and the Old Nalandians Sports Club, the walk will commence near the Malalasekera Hall of Nalanda College and proceed through Punchi Borella, Maradana, Deans Road, Eye Hospital Junction, Public Library, Tennis Association Tennis Courts, and the National Museum, concluding at Green Path. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel