Terrorism hits Island Nation: Controlled explosion carried out in Sri Lanka's south city
Katuwana (Sri Lanka), Apr 24 (UNI) Sri Lanka’s security forces have carried out a controlled explosion after a suspicious parcel was found in a restaurant in the southern city here, media reported on Wednesday, citing police.
Death toll in Sri Lanka blasts touch 359
Colombo, Apr 24 (IBNS): The death toll in the Sri Lankan blasts incidents touched 359, media reports said on Wednesday.
Sri Lankan bombers were well educated: Minister
Colombo, Apr 24 (BNS): Sri Lanka's State Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardene on Wednesday said that majority of bombers, who were involved in the suicide blasts in the country, were well educated.
Sri Lankan bombers were well educated: Minister
Colombo, Apr 24 (BNS): Sri Lanka's State Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardene on Wednesday said that majority of bombers, who were involved in the suicide blasts in the country, were well educated.
45 children killed in Sri Lankan blasts: UNICEF
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said 45 children were killed in the eight blasts that rocked Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.
Sri Lankan authorities were warned about possible attacks: Reports
Colombo, Apr 24 (IBNS): Indian intelligence services had warned Sri Lankan officials before the eight blasts that rocked the Island nation on Easter Sunday, media reports said on Wednesday.
Dasun Shanaka narrowly misses Sri Lankan church blasts, says he will never forget the scene
Colombo, Apr 23 (IBNS): Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka has said he narrowly missed the serial blasts which rocked the nation on Sunday.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka blasts
Colombo, Apr 23 (IBNS): Ending all speculations, Islamic State on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the Sri Lankan blasts which left 321 people killed.
Sri Lanka blasts: Death toll touches 321
New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS): The death toll in the Sri Lankan bomb blasts incidents have touched 321, officials said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka bombings likely beyond capacity of local group: Minister
Washington, Apr 23 (Sputnik/UNI) The terror attacks that killed nearly 300 people at Christian churches across Colombo on Sunday were beyond the capability of local extremist groups to carry out on their own, Sri Lankan Minister for Economic Reforms Harsha De Silva said in an interview.
Sri Lanka serial blasts: 87 bomb detonators found at bus station
Colombo, Apr 22 (UNI) A total of 87 detonators were found at a private bus stand in Bastian Mawatha by the Pettah Police on Monday.
Over 1,000 troops deployed to Sri Lankan capital after deadly blasts - Reports
Moscow, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) Sri Lanka has deployed over 1,000 servicemen to ensure the security in Colombo in the wake of deadly blasts across the South African nation, local media reported on Monday, citing the country's army.
Sri lanka blasts: Three-member committee to probe Sunday attacks
Colombo, Apr 22 (UNI) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday appointed a three-member committee to investigate Sunday's blasts in and around the capital.
Afghanistan nationals safe in Colombo: Officials
Kabul, Apr 22 (IBNS): The Afghanistan government on Monday said all its citizens in Colombo and other parts of the country are safe as eight blasts rocked Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Sri Lanka blasts: Government declares national mourning on Tuesday
Colombo, Apr 22 (IBNS): With the country still in shock following the eight blasts that rocked the nation on Easter Sunday, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday announced that Apr 23 will be observed in the country as 'Day of National Mourning'.