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Sri Lankan government on Sunday blocked social media platforms like the Facebook and Instagram to prevent the spread of false news reports after a series of blasts killed 207 people. (Photo: File)

After multiple blasts, Lanka blocks Facebook, Instagram to curb false news reports

The Presidential Secretariat said in a statement that decision to block social media sites was taken due to spreading of false news reports.

21 Apr 2019 7:21 PM

He said that the blast took place after Easter Mass, and that there were about 30 bodies lying in the area of the church. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka church witnesses pieces of flesh thrown all over walls post blast

Sri Lankan media reported that Negombo Hospital has at least 74 deaths and received 113 injured worshippers from the Sebastian's Church.

21 Apr 2019 6:33 PM

A fresh blast hit a hotel in Sri Lankan capital's southern suburb near the Colombo Zoo on Easter Sunday, killing two persons, police said, hours after six coordinated explosions rocked churches and luxury hotels. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

2 killed in seventh blast in Sri Lankan capital

The seventh blast occurred at a hotel opposite the Zoo, Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said.

21 Apr 2019 3:15 PM

Sri Lankan firefighters stand in the area around St. Anthony's Shrine after a blast in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka police chief had warned of suicide attack 10 days before blasts

At least 156 people were killed in six bomb attacks on Sunday that included three churches, three hotels.

21 Apr 2019 1:49 PM

One of the blasts hit St Anthony's Church in Kochchikade of the capital, Colombo. (Photo: Twitter | @aashikchin)

7 arrested after eight blasts in Sri Lanka; death toll rises to 215

Following the deadly attack that claimed several lives, Sri Lankan government ordered curfew from 6 pm Sunday to 6 am Monday.

21 Apr 2019 10:28 AM

Also, Sri Lanka have not announced their vice-captain and said that it will vary from 'match-to-match'. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka announces World Cup squad, Dinesh Chandimal excluded from squad

The Dimuth Karunaratne-led Sri Lanka side will have experienced players like Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews and Kusal Perera.

18 Apr 2019 4:03 PM

Karunaratne, who has no history of disciplinary problems, or his lawyer was not immediately available for comments. (Photo: AFP)

Lanka Police arrests cricketer Dimuth Karunaratne for alleged drink driving

Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed the incident and said it will follow due process in determining the future course of action.

31 Mar 2019 5:30 PM

The Chennai-based side are coming in the first-leg tie at the Colombo Race Course Ground. (Photo: File)

ISL winner Chennaiyin debuts against Colombo FC in AFC Cup

Chennaiyin, the first ISL outfit to participate in the AFC Cup, are vying for a place in the group stage of the AFC Cup.

05 Mar 2019 7:39 PM

The suspects will be produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate's Court today. (Representational Image)

Nine Indians arrested in Sri Lanka for staying without visa

Nine Indians have been arrested in Sri Lanka's Uva province for allegedly staying in the country without a visa.

08 Feb 2019 3:21 PM

President Sirisena's government had criticised the previous administration for leading the country into a Chinese debt. (Photo:File)

Sri Lanka considers big China loan to repay foreign debts

Sri Lanka is considering a USD 300 million loan offer from the Bank of China.

17 Jan 2019 1:41 PM

The RBI has agreed to provide the funds under its SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Swap Facility.

Lanka's Central Bank gets USD 400 million swap from RBI

The total loan was expected to have been disbursed with a seventh tranche by mid-2019.

10 Jan 2019 11:39 AM

Members of the Sri Lanka parliament during a parliament session in Colombo. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka President names new cabinet to end political crisis

The forming of the cabinet was delayed because the president wanted to retain media and the police, govt spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said.

20 Dec 2018 4:26 PM

He accused Wickremesinghe of abusing his powers as Prime Minister before Wickremesinghe was sacked in October.(Photo: File)

Sri Lankan President Sirisena yet to bury hatchet with PM Wickremesinghe

Addressing members of his United National Front, Sirisena reiterated he does not like Wickremesinghe, despite having to reappoint him as PM

17 Dec 2018 6:59 PM

Sri Lanka's disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has reportedly resigned from his post. (Photo: AP)

Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as Sri Lanka's Prime Minister

Mahinda Rajapaksa signed what was called a 'resignation' letter at his residence in capital Colombo.

15 Dec 2018 11:56 AM

Mahinda Rajapaksa was appointed as the premier on October 26 by President Maithripala Sirisena after sacking Ranil Wickremesinghe, plunging the nation into a constitutional crisis. (Photo: File | AP)

Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to step down tomorrow

The stepping down of Rajapaksa signals an end to a turbulent seven-week long struggle for power in the island nation.

14 Dec 2018 7:48 PM

A majority of legislators asked the court last week to intervene, saying Rajapakse remained in office despite parliament passing motions against him. (Photo: File)

Sri Lanka court suspends Mahinda Rajapakse's powers as PM

'Irreparable damage' could be done to Sri Lanka if Mahinda Rajapakse was allowed to remain as head of government, the court said.

03 Dec 2018 5:00 PM

The country has been in a crisis since President Sirisena replaced Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe with Mahinda Rajapaksa last month, and then issued an order dissolving parliament and called for a general election. (Photo: AP | File)

Looking for 'dignified exit', Lanka Prez may not dissolve Parliament

Sirisena might rescind order of dissolving Parl, effectively pre-empting a court ruling that they expect to overturn his decision anyway.

01 Dec 2018 1:14 PM

Friday’s motion, which passed 122 to none in the 225-member parliament, follows a similar vote on Thursday to cut the budget to the Prime Minister’s office. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sri Lanka: Parliament votes to halt payment of ministers’ salaries, expenses

Rajapaksa loyalists declared the vote illegal and called into question the impartiality of the speaker.

30 Nov 2018 2:09 PM

The Speaker named five members from United National Front (UNF) of Wickeremesinghe, and one each from the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). (Photo: File | AP)

Sri Lanka: Ousted PM Wickeremesinghe wins control of key panel in Parliament

Sirisena's party members walked out of Parliament, protesting against Speaker Karu Jayasuriya's move to appoint five members of UPFA.

23 Nov 2018 4:35 PM

The crisis talks came after Sri Lanka's parliament witnessed unprecedented violence as lawmakers threw furniture and chilli powder at each other. (Photo: File)

Sri Lanka: Sirisena's all-party crisis talks fail to end political stalemate

JVP boycotted the meeting and wrote to Sirisena stating he should end the crisis as he created it. Speaker Karu Jayasuriya also stayed away.

19 Nov 2018 10:21 AM

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