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Sri Lanka blocks social media platforms amid Sinhalese-Muslim tussle
Sri Lanka temporarily blocked Facebook, WhatsApp and some social media platforms as a measure to prevent the spread of false information.
Muslim education group chief receives death threat over ban on face-covering attire
The circular read: any attire, which is unacceptable in public society, can't be allowed, even in the name of modernity or religious ritual.
Chatrooms were used to sway suicide bombers in SL attacks
Zahran Hashim worked for months in private chatrooms to persuade six young men to sacrifice themselves, Muslim community leaders say.
India-based photo journalist arrested by Sri Lanka police for trespassing
He was arrested on the charges of unauthorised entry and was later remanded by the Negombo magistrate till May 15, police said.
Sri Lanka block Zakir Naik's TV channel after terror attack: Report
Two of Sri Lanka's major cable TV operators have dropped controversial preacher Zakir Naik's Peace TV from their list of channels.
Sri Lankans yet to get over this horror: Sidath Wettimiuny
In the 1985th edition of the Wisden, Wettimiuny was named one of five cricketers of the year.
NIA nabs man with Lanka link for Kerala attack plot
The court also posted till May 6 an application by the NIA seeking five-day custody of Riyas.
SL confirm as many as 42 foreigners killed in Easter blasts
Sri Lankan authorities have identified 42 foreign nationals among the 253 people killed in the string of Easter suicide bombings.
Security tight as Sri Lanka lifts ban on social media
The Sri Lankan government has lifted a ban on social media platforms intended to stop the spread of rumours.
Sri Lanka bans face veil after Easter carnage
Muslim women in Sri Lanka will not be allowed to wear any form of face veils in public.