Sinhala Oratory & Debating Society - Nalanda College

21/09/2026

Jenudaya Gunathilake, the captain of the Senior Sinhala Debating Team of Nalanda College, will be taking part in 'Nadiya - නාඩිය' on September 21st from 10:00 PM onwards on Swarnawahini.

Don’t miss this talented Nalandian’s showcase of skill — this time not just for Nalanda, but alsofor Sri Lanka!

To nominate Jenudaya Gunathilake as the Best Questionnaire of the නාඩිය send an SMS to 076 35 68 914 with the NDS (space) the number assigned to him at the start of the programme.

31/08/2026

New faces, unchanged energy! ♥️

Senior Sinhala debating team of Nalanda College emerged as Runner-Up of "Prof. Senaka Bibile" Memorial All Island Inter School Debating Championship organized by Medical Faculty Students' Union of University of Peradeniya.

The winning journey looks like thiss,

1st round - Hemamala Girls School,Kandy

2nd round - Sri Sumangala College,Panadura

Quarter Final - Sirimavo Bandaranayake vidyalaya,Colombo

Semi final - Darmaraja College,Kandy

Also the captain Jenudaya Gunathilaka emerged as the best debater of the tournament.

The victorious team is as follows,
Jenudaya Gunathilaka (C)
Ramidu Wathsala
Mahiru Sandira
Dinuth Sithsara
Apoorwa Abeysinghe

04/01/2026

‘The Engaging Orator & Debater’ is featured on Swarnavahini’s Nadiya! ❤

Tharutha Pahansara, a senior member of the Sinhala Debating Team of Nalanda College, will be taking part in ‘Nadiya – නාඩිය’ on 05th January from 10.00 PM onwards.

Don’t miss this talented Nalandian’s showcase of skill — this time not just for Nalanda, but for Sri Lanka.

Don’t forget to tune in and vote for Tharutha Pahansara as the Best Questioner on the show!

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01/01/2026

Dominated early. Disappeared quietly.

Closing 2025 on a high — it was truly a great year. ❤️

8 All-Island finals in only 8 months &
Ready to carry the momentum into 2026!🇦🇹

30/11/2025

We are officially back again, just when the world needed us!❤️

නාඩිය - Special episode to support Sri Lanka!🇱🇰

Shiron Thewmika, The Captain of Nalanda College Senior Sinhala Debate Team is set to Represent Not only Nalanda But All Sri Lanka in Swarnawahini’s Nadiya on 01st of December 10.30p.m onwards!

17/08/2025

Closed the era with a victory they’ll never forget!♥️

Senior Sinhala debating team of Nalanda College emerged as Champions of පරපුරක අභියාචනය'25 Inter School Debating Championship organized by Equality intiative of law college Sri lanka!

The winning journey looks like thiss,

1st round - Royal College,Colombo (3-0)

2nd round - Alosiyas College,Galle (3-0)

Quarter Final -Hillwood College,Kandy (3-0)

Semi final - Sirimavo Bandaranayake vidyalaya,Colombo (2-1)

Grand final - Lumbini College ,Colombo (5-0)

The victorious team is as follows,
Hesara Wijesinghe (C)
Shiron Thewmika
Kavija Pethmin
Theviru Jithnuka
Jenudaya Yasiru

11/08/2025

'The All rounder' is featuring Swarnavahini's 'Nadiya' ! ❤️

Theviru Jithnuka, A senior member of Sinhala Debating Team of Nalanda College will be taking part in 'Nadiya - නාඩිය' today 10PM onwards. He will be confronting,

1. Hon.Sunil Watagala - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs

2. Hon. D. V. Chanaka -
Member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka

3. Hon. Pubudu Jayagoda - People's Struggle Alliance

Don't miss out this talented Nalandian's showcase of skill ! This time not just for Nalanda, but also for Sri Lanka.

Don’t forget to tune in and vote for Theviru Jithnuka as the best questioner on the show!

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13/05/2025

We didn't miss Achivements! But we missed to post them 🙌🏼

Senior sinhala debating team of Nalanda College emerged as Runners-up in තර්කන ප්‍රතිභා organized by Sri Rahula College,Katugasthota.

Nalandians defeated Girls High School,Kandy(3-0)Sri darmaloka College, Kelaniya(5-0) & Vidyartha College,Kandy(3-2) in the way to grand final!

Victorious team is as followed,
Shiron Thewmika (C)
Kavija Pethmin
Saneera Maduranga
Jenudaya Yasiru
Ramindu Wathsala
Tharutha Pahansara

Moreover, Kavija Pethmin was awarded as the best points presenter of the tournament.

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02/05/2025

20-0 clean sweep doneee!❤️
Winning was never the goal - domination was🇦🇹

Senior Sinhala debating team of Nalanda College emerged as Champions of වාග්ධාරා'25 Inter School Debating Championship organized by 6Leos District Clubs in Sri Lanka!

The winning journey looks like thiss,

1st round - Darmaraja College,Kandy (3-0)

2nd round - Isipathana College,Colombo (3-0)

Top 16 round -Sri sumangala College,Panadura (3-0)

Quarter final - Royal College,Colombo (3-0)

Semi final - Lumbini College,Colombo (3-0)

Grand Final - Sri Chandananda College,Mahanuwara (5-0)

Best debater - Shiron Thewmika
Best points presenter - Theviru jithnuka

The victorious team is as follows,

Shiron Thewmika
Kavija Pethmin
Theviru Jithnuka
Hesara Wijesinghe
Saneera Maduranga
Ramidu Wathsala

23/04/2025

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