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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
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
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 never witnessed bombings of such magnitude: Defense Secretay
The Sri Lankan government never expected the Easter Sunday bombings of such magnitude, Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando said.
23 Apr 2019 10:27 AM
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
Sri Lanka's bloody Easter: All you need to know
Sri Lanka was in shock Monday as the death toll from a deadly series of bombings on Easter Day rose to nearly 300.
22 Apr 2019 2:43 PM
7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka: Government
A total of seven suicide bombers carried out a series of eight devastating blasts that tore through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka.
22 Apr 2019 1:09 PM
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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