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Many tourists have left the country after the attacks and there has been a sharp decline in the number of foreigners visiting the island. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka: 42 foreigners killed in Easter blasts

Another 12 foreigners remain unaccounted for and could be among still unidentified bodies at Colombo's police morgue,...

30 April 2019 1:32 PM IST

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 9:16 AM IST

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 8:37 AM IST

The minister said that the security services believe that Christchurch attacks prompted the terrorists to hit on Easter maintaining that the attacks were being planned for quite some time. (Photo: AP)

1 Sri Lankan bomber studied in UK, Australia; 60 arrested

The minister believes that after completing his studies in the UK, the bomber went to Australia to pursue...

24 April 2019 4:52 PM IST

The death toll of the blasts has risen to 359 as confirmed by the official sources amongst which 11 are Indians. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka: 8 of 9 bombers identified, two millionaire brothers, 1...

It is interesting that a Sri Lankan family's involvement is under discussion after ISIS has claimed the responsibility.

24 April 2019 12:43 PM IST

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...

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

24 April 2019 9:41 AM IST

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 April 2019 5:06 PM IST

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...

23 April 2019 4:22 PM IST

Actress Radikaa Sarathkumar.

Kollywood actress Radikaa Sarathkumar escapes Sri Lanka easter blast,...

Radikaa is known for her roles in films like Suryavamsam, Theri, Abhilasha, Poojai, Maari and more.

22 April 2019 7:30 PM IST

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

Possible intel failures to be examined in Sri Lanka blasts

Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said Monday the death toll had risen overnight to 290 dead with more than 500 wounded.

22 April 2019 9:55 AM IST

Sri Lankan security personnel walk past debris next to a dead body slumped over a bench following an explosion in St Sebastians Church in Negombo, north of the capital Colombo, on April 21, 2019. (Photo: AFP)

7 suicide bombers involved in Lanka blasts; 24 arrested as toll rises...

The government has said it will not disclose the details of the suspects involved in the attacks to prevent them from...

22 April 2019 8:58 AM IST

A police source told AFP that a homemade pipe bomb had been found late Sunday on a road leading towards the main terminal, which remains open with heavy security after Easter Sundays deadly bomb attacks. (Representational Image)

Improvised bomb defused near Colombo airport by Sri Lankan air force:...

'It was a homemade bomb, with explosives put into a pipe,' said the source.

22 April 2019 8:33 AM IST