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.

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe returns

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

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Wellampitiya OIC transferred to Galle Police Division - Police

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SL battered biz community comes together with a pledge towards recovery

Army to engage in special march to honour fallen war heroes

UNP suspends membership of Weligama UC Chairman Rehan Jayawickreme

Individual suspected of close links to Easter Sunday attack ringleader handed over to TID

Prisons Dept. submits report on Gnanasara Thero to President's Secretariat

Vehicle used by Madhumadawa Aravinda during Minuwangoda riots recovered

Suspect sentenced to life over bombing of Maj. Gen. Janaka Perera

Identities of Easter Sunday suicide bombers confirmed through samples : Police Spokesman

Dayasiri requests to expedite checking of MPs' vehicles entering Parliament

NTJ's Colombo Branch leader Mohamed Fawaz remanded until June 04

Petition filed seeking court order to conduct Southern PC polls

NCM on Bathiudeen: Govt objects over error in date

Deadline to submit applications for G.C.E. O/L exams extended until May 31

Parliament's security questioned again after staffer's arrest

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McLarens Maritime Academy celebrates future Sri Lankan Seafarers at Convocation 2025

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