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The gun battle comes six days after a rash of suicide bomber attacks that killed more than 250 people. (Photo: AFP)

15 killed, including 6 children, in raids at IS hideout in Sri Lanka

The gun battle between troops and suspected Islamist militants erupted on Friday evening in Sainthamaruthu in Ampara.

27 April 2019 3:46 AM GMT

The blasts killed more than 250 people in churches and luxury hotels, one of the deadliest-ever such attacks in South Asia. (Photo:AP)

The mastermind behind SL's Easter bombings -- Black Sheep

There were nine suicide bombers who blew apart men, women and children as they sat to pray or ate breakfast.

27 April 2019 3:06 AM GMT

He also blamed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghes government for weakening the intelligence system. (Photo:AP)

Search ongoing for 140 people with links to ISIS: SL President...

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said on Friday police are looking for 140 people believed to have links with...

26 April 2019 9:25 AM GMT

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that intelligence indicated the attack was carried out by a local group, with support from the Islamic State group. (Photo:AP)

More terrorist attacks likely: Australia warns Sri Lanka

Australia on Friday warned more terror attacks were 'likely' in Sri Lanka, cautioning citizens against visiting the...

26 April 2019 7:37 AM GMT

The Sunday attacks were the worst ever against Sri Lankas small Christian minority. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka lowers suicide bomb attacks toll to 253 as some...

The official toll released by the police was reduced by 106 after the reconciliation of autopsy and DNA reports.

26 April 2019 3:07 AM GMT

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 releases pictures of 6 suspects that killed nearly 250

Police on Thursday released the names and pictures of the suspects and sought information regarding them from public.

26 April 2019 3:00 AM GMT

Security has been beefed up in Sri Lanka as the army increased its deployment by 1,300 to 6,300. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka blasts: Catholic churches suspend public mass amidst...

The head of the church urged politicians to leave aside differences to rebuild the country struck by the bombings.

25 April 2019 9:01 AM GMT

The Sunday attacks were the worst ever against Sri Lankas small Christian minority. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka admits to 'major' lapse over terror hits

The Lanka government faces anger over revelations that specific warnings about an attack went ignored.

24 April 2019 9:26 PM GMT

Local police officers have detonated the bomb and removed the motorbike. (Photo:AP)

New bomb found in Colombo 3 days after Easter: Report

A new bomb was found in downtown area of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, on Wednesday, after multiple blasts shook...

24 April 2019 12:51 PM GMT

The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka had also tweeted about the death of the two JDS workers and stated that Hanumantharayappa was confirmed dead in the blast along with M Rangappa. (Photo:ANI)

Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy pay homage to JD(S) leaders killed in Sri...

The deceased were identified as KG Hanumantharayappa and M Rangappa.

24 April 2019 10:27 AM GMT

The Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility for the devastating Easter blasts in Sri Lanka. (Photo:AP)

Lanka bombings: Mortal remains of 9 Indians repatriated

The mortal remains of nine out of 10 Indians killed in the massive Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka have been sent to...

24 April 2019 9:36 AM GMT

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...

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

24 April 2019 8:20 AM GMT