Sunday Times

McLarens Maritime Academy (MMA), a leading approved Maritime Training Institute in Sri Lanka, held their Convocation of 2025 at BMICH. It was a well-attended event to recognise the achievements of future seafarers who successfully completed their training programs who are preparing to enter the global maritime industry.

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Sri Lanka at the Crossroads: Rethinking Strategy in a Fractured World

The escalating crises in West Asia are yet another reminder, if one were needed, that the world is becoming more volatile, more polarised and less predictable.

April 6, 2026

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe returns

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today returned to Sri Lanka after receiving medical treatment in Singapore.

Under-fire Brandix reiterates it followed all quarantine protocols

Public urged to follow health guidelines when visiting hospitals

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Motor Traffic Department closed till October 16

Bandula to inspect Sathosa outlets in curfew areas

SL Army promotes 514 officers and 14,140 other ranks

Garments association urges public to be respectful of workers who contribute immensely to SL’s economy

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Two-year-old leopard found dead

High-level Chinese delegation arrives in the country

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Mannar Bishop House under lock down after construction worker tested positive for COVID19

Army intelligence officer found dead in Vavuniya

President requests public to refrain from believing false propaganda

Ten-month-old COVID-positive infant at LRH

Sales section of Printing Department temporarily closed

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Katunayake FTZ employee tested positive for COVID

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McLarens Maritime Academy celebrates future Sri Lankan Seafarers at Convocation 2025

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