NALANDA COLLEGE COMMUNICATION UNIT

The Pride of Emerging Mass Communication

NCCUSTUDIOS • EST.1986

NALANDA COLLEGE COMMUNICATION UNIT

The Pride of Emerging Mass Communication

NCCUSTUDIOS • EST.1986

The Communication Unit of Nalanda College has a proud history of 40 years. The Unit, is crowned as a pioneer in the school media, receiving unparalleled peer admiration, and has endowed the field with exceptional, unique talents. The Communication Unit of Nalanda College has come a long way in both technology and talent. We own the responsibility of covering the events at the school, including video archiving and giving the audio and technical support for all the major events at Nalanda College.

Our Motto: මුහුකුරා නැගෙන ජනසන්නිවේදනයේ අභිමානය
(The Pride of Emerging Mass Communication)

The Communication Unit of Nalanda College has a proud history of 40 years. The Unit, is crowned as a pioneer in the school media, receiving unparalleled peer admiration, and has endowed the field with exceptional, unique talents. The Communication Unit of Nalanda College has come a long way in both technology and talent. We own the responsibility of covering the events at the school, including video archiving and giving the audio and technical support for all the major events at Nalanda College.

Our Motto: මුහුකුරා නැගෙන ජනසන්නිවේදනයේ අභිමානය
(The Pride of Emerging Mass Communication)

Nalanda College Communication Unit Old Image - Announcing at Nalanda College Science Day

A Century of Media Excellence

Our roots run deeper than our official founding. Long before digital broadcasts, we were shaping the dialogue of our nation through the written word.

A Century of Media Excellence

Our roots run deeper than our official founding. Long before digital broadcasts, we were shaping the dialogue of our nation through the written word.

Nalanda College Communication Unit Old Image - Announcing at Nalanda College Science Day

A Century of Media Excellence

Our roots run deeper than our official founding. Long before digital broadcasts, we were shaping the dialogue of our nation through the written word.

A Century of Media Excellence

Our roots run deeper than our official founding. Long before digital broadcasts, we were shaping the dialogue of our nation through the written word.

Publications & Journalism

Guided by the principle—“Let journalists with an investigative mind be born”—our publications have fostered linguistic development and critical thinking across generations.

Nalanda Pravurthi (1926)

Initiated on 24 May 1926 under the guidance of then-principal Professor Gunapala Malalasekara, marking the dawn of Nalanda’s media journey with the launch of the school newspaper, Nalanda Pravurthi, during the Nalanda Kusum Dina Campaign.

Nalanda Sagarawa(1927-1978)

Concluding its original magazine run in 1978, Nalanda Sangarawa was revived as a newspaper in June 1998 by Principal Edward Ranasinghe. Championing the motto ‘විමර්ශනාත්මක මනසකින් යුතු මාධ්‍යවේදීන් බිහි වේවා’ (Let journalists with an investigative mind be born), it earned regional acclaim by publishing writers from surrounding schools.

Livseriya(2012)

In October 2012, the first issue of ‘Livseriya’  a trimonthly newspaper, was published by Nalanda College Communication Unit under the directions of the principal Mr. J. H. M. W. Ranjith Jayasundara, only to be canceled after the first issue.

Nalanda Sagarawa(2018-Present)

Rebuilt with a stable foundation, this trimonthly publication continues to thrive today, uniting students, teachers, and past pupils.

NALANDA MAGAZINE Launching photo

Publications & Journalism

Guided by the principle—“Let journalists with an investigative mind be born”—our publications have fostered linguistic development and critical thinking across generations.

Nalanda Pravurthi (1926)

Initiated on 24 May 1926 under the guidance of then-principal Professor Gunapala Malalasekara, marking the dawn of Nalanda’s media journey with the launch of the school newspaper, Nalanda Pravurthi, during the Nalanda Kusum Dina Campaign.

Nalanda Sagarawa(1927-1978)

Concluding its original magazine run in 1978, Nalanda Sangarawa was revived as a newspaper in June 1998 by Principal Edward Ranasinghe. Championing the motto ‘විමර්ශනාත්මක මනසකින් යුතු මාධ්‍යවේදීන් බිහි වේවා’ (Let journalists with an investigative mind be born), it earned regional acclaim by publishing writers from surrounding schools.

Livseriya(2012)

In October 2012, the first issue of ‘Livseriya’  a trimonthly newspaper, was published by Nalanda College Communication Unit under the directions of the principal Mr. J. H. M. W. Ranjith Jayasundara, only to be canceled after the first issue.

Nalanda Sagarawa(2018-Present)

Rebuilt with a stable foundation, this trimonthly publication continues to thrive today, uniting students, teachers, and past pupils.

Broadcast & event legacy

We don’t just follow media trends; we set them. Over the decades, NCCU Studios has executed complex productions across television, radio, and all-island media competitions, establishing the gold standard for school media.

BROADCAST & EVENT LEGACY

We don’t just follow media trends; we set them. Over the decades, NCCU Studios has executed complex productions across television, radio, and all-island media competitions, establishing the gold standard for school media.

NALANDASARA

From our earliest frequencies to our triumphant centennial celebration, the voice of Nalanda has never wavered.

The Communication Unit of Nalanda College has broadcast a radio station 14 times with more than a range of 20km under the names mentioned below.

  • 1996 – Ecstasy of Nalanda
  • 1997 – Nalandasara
  • 1998 – Nalandasara
  • 1999 – Nalandasara
  • 1999 – Broadcasting of a radio channel parallel to the 75th anniversary of Nalanda College
  • 2001 – Ecstasy of Nalanda
  • 2005 – Nalandasara
  • 2006 – Nalandasara
  • 2007 – Nalandasara (Sri Lanka’s first-ever school Web Radio broadcast)
  • 2008 – Nalandasara
  • 2010 – Nalandasara
  • 2011 – Nalandasara
  • 2012 – Nalandasara
  • 2025 – Nalandasara(Centenary Celebration of Nalanda College)

NALANDASARA

From our earliest frequencies to our triumphant centennial celebration, the voice of Nalanda has never wavered.

The Communication Unit of Nalanda College has broadcast a radio station 14 times with more than a range of 20km under the names mentioned below.

  • 1996 – Ecstasy of Nalanda
  • 1997 – Nalandasara
  • 1998 – Nalandasara
  • 1999 – Nalandasara
  • 1999 – Broadcasting of a radio channel parallel to the 75th anniversary of Nalanda College
  • 2001 – Ecstasy of Nalanda
  • 2005 – Nalandasara
  • 2006 – Nalandasara
  • 2007 – Nalandasara (Sri Lanka’s first-ever school Web Radio broadcast)
  • 2008 – Nalandasara
  • 2010 – Nalandasara
  • 2011 – Nalandasara
  • 2012 – Nalandasara
  • 2025 – Nalandasara(Centenary Celebration of Nalanda College)

NALANDA TV

A major milestone was achieved in history with the telecasting of a TV channel Nalanda TV with a range of 5km for three days –  the first TV broadcast by a school Ari Lanka. In the following years, The Communication Unit of Nalanda College has telecasted 7 TV broadcast; becoming the school to telecast the highest number of TV broadcasts in Sri Lanka.

  • 2002 & 2004 – Live telecasted Ananda Vs Nalanda Cricket Encounter “Battle of the Maroons”
  • 2005 – Nalanda TV (Sri Lanka’s first ever school TV telecast)
  • 2008 – Nalanda TV (Sri Lanka’s first-ever school TV broadcast using Chroma Technology)
  • 2009 – Nalanda TV
  • 2012 – Nalanda TV (Sri Lanka’s first-ever school TV broadcast using IPTV technology)
  • 2013 – Nalanda TV
  • 2019 – Nalanda TV
  • 2021 – Nalanda TV

NALANDA TV

A major milestone was achieved in history with the telecasting of a TV channel Nalanda TV with a range of 5km for three days –  the first TV broadcast by a school Ari Lanka. In the following years, The Communication Unit of Nalanda College has telecasted 7 TV broadcast; becoming the school to telecast the highest number of TV broadcasts in Sri Lanka.

  • 2002 & 2004 – Live telecasted Ananda Vs Nalanda Cricket Encounter “Battle of the Maroons”
  • 2005 – Nalanda TV (Sri Lanka’s first ever school TV telecast)
  • 2008 – Nalanda TV (Sri Lanka’s first-ever school TV broadcast using Chroma Technology)
  • 2009 – Nalanda TV
  • 2012 – Nalanda TV (Sri Lanka’s first-ever school TV broadcast using IPTV technology)
  • 2013 – Nalanda TV
  • 2019 – Nalanda TV
  • 2021 – Nalanda TV

SAMBHASHA MEDIA DAY

Alongside pioneering Sri Lanka’s first-ever Media Technical Workshop with esteemed professionals, the unit hosted the ‘Andaharaya’ 2nd Media Day in 2004. Rebranded as ‘SAMBHASHA’ in 2006, this flagship competition has grown significantly in prominence, notably hosting its 2024 edition at the highly prestigious Temple Trees.

SAMBHASHA MEDIA DAY

Alongside pioneering Sri Lanka’s first-ever Media Technical Workshop with esteemed professionals, the unit hosted the ‘Andaharaya’ 2nd Media Day in 2004. Rebranded as ‘SAMBHASHA’ in 2006, this flagship competition has grown significantly in prominence, notably hosting its 2024 edition at the highly prestigious Temple Trees.

Connect With Our Digital Network

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Stay updated with our latest media productions, live streams, and official
school announcements. Join the Nalanda College Communication Unit across our official platforms.

Stay updated with our latest media productions, live streams, and official school announcements. Join the Nalanda College Communication Unit across our official platforms.

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