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Kunchanada

The “Kunchanada” Media Competition, held annually and organized by the Maliyadeva Media Unit, is one of the biggest school media competitions in Sri Lanka. This prestigious event first started in the year 2000, establishing itself as one of the leading competitions in the country's school media landscape. Notably, Maliyadeva Media Unit organized the first online media competition, “Kunchanada’ 20", showcasing their commitment to innovation and adaptation to changing times. This competition has managed to draw participation from schools nationwide, providing a platform for students to enhance and showcase their media skills. The Maliyadeva Media Unit collaborates with several esteemed organizations, including the Department of Government Information, the Ministry of Mass Media, Japura Voice, and school media club, to ensure the competition's success and to provide students with the best possible resources and opportunities.

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Dakma

Dakma Media Day is a vibrant celebration organized by the Maliyadeva Media Unit, dedicated to recognizing the talents and achievements of young media enthusiasts. As one of the leading media days in Sri Lankan school media, Dakma serves as the grand awarding ceremony for the Kunchanada All-Island Interschool Trilingual Media Competition. The ceremony honours the creativity, hard work, and dedication of participants — awarding those who excelled in announcing, news editing, dubbing, and other media arts. Dakma not only celebrates the accomplishments of talented individuals but also promotes collaboration within the broader school media community. The Maliyadeva Media Unit collaborates with the Ministry of Mass Media, the Department of Government Information, J'pura Voice, and the School Media Club to make the event a success.

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Ran Ankura

Ran Ankura is the intra-school trilingual media competition organized by the Maliyadeva Media Unit, designed to uplift the media skills of fellow Devans and help them face challenges more successfully. Open to any Maliyadeva College student, the competition is held mid-year over several days. It encourages participants to explore various forms of media — from announcing to cartoon drawing — in a supportive and friendly competitive environment. Ran Ankura builds confidence, teamwork, and media proficiency, serving as the internal proving ground before Kunchanada.

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Praharsha

Praharsha is an interschool media workshop organized by the Maliyadeva Media Unit, aimed at enhancing the skills and brotherhood among media units across schools in and around Kurunegala. The workshop brings together popular guest speakers who have excelled in various fields of media, offering participants invaluable insights directly from industry professionals. Sessions cover practical skills in announcing, dubbing, sports commentary, and more — conducted through interactive workshops and Q&A sessions. Praharsha '25 returned to the arena after two years, hosted at Maliyadeva College on 18 February 2025.

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