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Sarath Fonseka, former army chief and minister of regional development, told parliament he believed the attacks must have been planned for at least 7-8 years. (Photo:AP)

Minister in Sri Lanka accuses top officials of concealing information on attacks

Senior officials deliberately withheld intelligence about attacks on Sri Lanka, where a rash of suicide bombings killed at least 359.

24 Apr 2019 1:50 PM

Sri Lankan authorities have started an investigation into how warnings about possible attacks were not passed to top ministers. (Photo:AP)

US denies having prior intel on Sri Lanka Easter blasts

The US ambassador to Sri Lanka has denied the United States had prior knowledge of the Easter attacks.

24 Apr 2019 1:14 PM

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the Sri Lanka attacks and released images that purported to show the attackers. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka bombings death toll rises to 359, 18 more suspects held overnight

Police spokesman said Wednesday morning that 18 suspects were arrested overnight, raising total detained to 58.

24 Apr 2019 9:41 AM

Ardern's office said the Prime Minister had seen reports of the minister's statement. (Photo: AFP | File)

New Zealand PM says no intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to Christchurch

ISIS claimed responsibility for the Sri Lanka attacks on Tuesday and named what it said were seven attackers who carried them out.

24 Apr 2019 9:33 AM

People hold placards as they attend a vigil outside Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi on Tuesday to honour victims of Sunday’s bombings in Sri Lanka. (Photo: BUNNY SMITH)

Sri Lanka attack: 10 Indians dead, says India mission

The number of Indian casualties in Sunday’s horrific bomb blasts in Sri Lanka had earlier climbed to eight on Monday from three on Sunday.

24 Apr 2019 1:58 AM

Harshani Sriyani weeps over the body of her daughter who was killed in the Easter Sunday bombings in Colombo on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

ISIS claims Sri Lanka bombing

Fifty people were killed in shooting attacks on two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on March 15.

24 Apr 2019 1:33 AM

The 27-year-old allrounder skipped Easter service at St Sebastian's Church in his hometown of Negombo. (Photo:Twitter)

Sri Lankan international cricketer was tired, skipped church on Easter Sunday

Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka barely survived the deadly blasts that killed more than 320 people in the island nation on Easter Sunday.

23 Apr 2019 5:14 PM

Two days after the deadly Sri Lankan blasts, a video has been released of suspected suicide bomber. (Photo: Screengrab)

Sri Lanka Blasts: Video of suspected suicide bomber released; watch

The man is seen carrying a backpack and walking into St Sebastian church on Easter Sunday.

23 Apr 2019 5:06 PM

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith speaks during a funeral service for Easter Sunday bomb blast victims at St. Sebastian Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka hotel suicide bombers were two muslim brothers: Sources

Muslim brothers carried out two of the hotel suicide blasts in Sri Lanka on Easter, part of bombings that killed more than 320 people.

23 Apr 2019 4:44 PM

Search operations are currently underway at the Colombo Harbour for the potential threat. (Photo: AFP)

ISIS claims responsibility for Colombo blasts, city on high alert

The alert came as the island nation observed a day of national mourning for over 320 people killed in a series on blasts on Easter Sunday.

23 Apr 2019 4:22 PM

The government has blamed National Thowfeek Jamaath (NTJ) after seven suicide bombers struck three churches and three hotels. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka Easter blasts a retaliation to New Zealand mosque shootings: Minister

Sri Lanka's terror attack on Easter Sunday was carried out by local Islamic extremists in retaliation for mosque shootings in New Zealand.

23 Apr 2019 3:13 PM

The Churches which were targeted were mostly situated in Tamil areas, therefore many Tamilians have also died. I demand strict action against the perpetrators. I urge the world and India to come forward and help those affected,' said Vaiko. (Photo: PTI I File)

Vaiko expresses anguish over terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka

He reckoned that the churches which were attacked were mainly situated in Tamil areas and many Tamil people may have lost their lives

23 Apr 2019 2:29 PM

India is helping Sri Lanka with 'technical and intelligence' support. (Photo:AP)

Indian officials warn Sri Lanka about possible second NTJ terrorists bombing

Some quarters in Sri Lanka felt the recent bombings were a response for the March 15 Christchurch mosque attacks.

23 Apr 2019 1:48 PM

Sri Lanka’s government blamed it on little-known local Islamist group, National Thowheeth Jama’ath. (File Photo)

Sushma Swaraj confirms death of 10 Indians in Sri Lanka Easter blasts

As many as ten Indians were killed in the series of blasts in Sri Lanka on Sunday, Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted.

23 Apr 2019 12:35 PM

Security personnel stand guard outside St. Anthony's Shrine in Colombo on April 23, 2019, two days after the church was hit in a series of bomb blasts targeting churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka. (Photo: AFP)

Death toll in Sri Lanka blasts rises to 310, 40 people under arrest

Around 500 people were wounded in the blasts, Ruwan Gunasekera said in a statement.

23 Apr 2019 9:55 AM

Kowalski had planned to spend a week in Colombo to work on technical issues with local engineers. (Photo: Facebook)

'The fun begins, See you soon Sri Lanka': Last post of US man before blast

US technician was visiting Sri Lanka for work.

23 Apr 2019 8:54 AM

Sri Lankan security personnel inspect the debris of a car after it explodes when police tried to defuse a bomb near St. Anthony’s Shrine in Colombo on Monday, a day after the series of bomb blasts targeting churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka. (Photo: AFP)

Where is God?, Lankans ask as war scare returns

People determined to maintain semblance of normality despite tragedy.

23 Apr 2019 1:53 AM

Seven suicide bombers believed to be members of an Islamist extremist group - the National Tawheed Jamath (NTJ) - carried out a series of devastating blasts. (Photo:AP)

8 Indians among people killed in Sri Lanka Easter blast

At least eight Indians are among the dead after a string of devastating suicide blasts struck churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka.

22 Apr 2019 7:56 PM

Ships and maritime surveillance aircraft Dornier have been deployed on the border to prevent any attempts by suicide bombing perpetrators to escape from Sri Lanka. (Representational Image)

Indian Coast Guard on high alert to stop attackers leave Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Srisena has declared a nationwide emergency from midnight on Monday.

22 Apr 2019 4:00 PM

Seven suicide bombers were involved in eight blasts that targeted St Anthony's Church in Colombo, St Sebastian's Church in Negombo and Zeon Church in Batticaloa when the Easter Sunday mass were in progress. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka names local group behind terror attacks, suspects int'l network

'The police curfew which was lifted at 6 this morning is to be re-imposed at 8 pm Monday until 4 am Tuesday,' official said.

22 Apr 2019 2:49 PM

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