Established: November 3, 1973, by proud old Anandian, Professor Harith Wickrema, the Broadcasting Unit of Ananda College has a rich legacy of discipline, organization, and communication. With 50 years of excellence, it’s now a leading brand in school media. The current patron is Ven. Rammala Dhammarakkita Thero, and the Masters-in-charge are Mr. Sarath Kumarasinghe and Mrs. Sathya Herath.

Board of Officials (2023/2024)

President: Raveen Pabasara
Vice President: Suvindhu Adikari
Joint Secretaries: Bineth Perer, Jalith Wickramasinghe
Treasurer: Savinu Sithuwara
Assistant Treasurer: Thenupa Damsak
Chief English Announcer: Jonithu Hettiarachchi
Chief Sinhala Announcer: Ramiru Yashen
Technical Head: Sanuka Dias
Chief Coordinators: Rahal Alahapperuma, Pasan Watawala
Competition Coordinators: Yomn Bimsuka, Sathsara Sondaruwan
Coordinators: Lakindu Sithkalu, Kaveesha Akiyagala Alvitigala, Janith Samarasinghe, Lonitha Sethil, Pasan Ambagaspitiya

Main Initiatives

ISAC: The largest all-island media competition in Sri Lanka, first to receive state sponsorship. ISAC 24 saw participation from over 250 schools.
BAC: Intra-school Best Announcer Competition, recognizing talent in Announcing, News Editing, Dubbing, Sports Commentary, and more.
Sandeshaya: Official awarding ceremony for media personalities supporting the school media field.
The Morning Belt: Includes news reading practice, 'Minidadiri Pathpela' Morning Program, Dhammapada recitation, and daily news presentation.

Achievements and Awards

Championships: Samahara’ 23, Peraliya’ 23, Sambhasha’ 23, Ninnada’ 23, Veeswara’ 23, Siyath Disi Sanbinda' 23, Subhavitha 24, Sinha Swara 24.
Runners-Up: Peraliya 22, Heesara’ 23, Sanhathika 23.
Second Runners-Up: Samahaara 22.

Special Recognitions & Media Coverage

Special Recognitions: Ramika Risiwara brought Soma Pujitha Gunawardena Memorial Challenge Trophy and Brahmachaari Valisinghe Harischandra Memorial Challenge Trophy.
Media Coverage: Battle of the Maroons, Ananda Walk 2024.
The Broadcasting Unit continues to thrive, upholding its great legacy.