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290 people were killed in the country's worst terror attack. (Photo:AP)

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

Three other JD(S) workers have gone missing after multiple blasts, Kumaraswamy said. (Photo: File)

Four JD(S) workers from Karnataka killed in Lanka blasts

Earlier, Kumaraswamy informed that a party delegation was missing after the ghastly attack.

22 Apr 2019 11:57 AM

The eight bombings of churches, luxury hotels and other sites was Sri Lanka's deadliest violence since a devastating civil war in the South Asian island nation ended a decade ago. (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 Apr 2019 9:55 AM

The serial blasts targeted churches including St Anthony's Church in Colombo, St Sebastian's Church in the western coastal town of Negombo and Zion Church in the eastern town of Batticaloa. (Photo: AFP)

7 suicide bombers involved in Lanka blasts; 24 arrested as toll rises to 290

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

22 Apr 2019 8:58 AM

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 Sunday’s deadly bomb attacks. (Representational Image)

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

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

22 Apr 2019 8:33 AM

Relatives of a blast victim grieve outside a morgue in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, April 21, 2019. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka bomber queued at hotel buffet then unleashed devastation

Bomber waited in queue for Easter Sunday breakfast buffet at Cinnamon Grand hotel before setting off explosives strapped to his back.

22 Apr 2019 8:28 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a canvas displaying a portrait of himself during his election rally in Chittorgarh, in Rajasthan on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Vote for BJP to put end to terrorism, says PM Modi

Modi asked the gathering “is there anyone else except me who can take on terrorism.”

22 Apr 2019 1:45 AM

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

Anti-Buddhist NTJ behind attack?

Warning by Indian intelligence sent on April 7 went unheeded.

22 Apr 2019 1:21 AM

A view of St. Sebastian’s Church damaged in blast in Negombo, north of Colombo on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

215 killed, 500 injured as 8 blasts rock Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said all Easter masses in the Colombo district had been cancelled.

22 Apr 2019 1:14 AM

'The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time,'British PM said.

Sri Lanka blasts, world leaders, condemnation

Dozens of foreign nationals were feared to have been killed in the near simultaneous blasts, which took place in Sri Lanka on Easter

21 Apr 2019 7:04 PM

The explosions took place near Kingsbury, Shangri-LA and Cinnamon Grand Hotels in Colombo around 8:45 am local time. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka blasts: Kohli, Tendulkar and others send condolences through twitter

Over 400 people got injured during the blasts that took place at three churches and three hotels on Sunday.

21 Apr 2019 3:31 PM

"Strongly condemn the horrific blasts in Sri Lanka. There is no place for such barbarism in our region," PM Modi said. (Photo: ANI I File)

Strongly condemn the horrific blasts in SL, no place for barbarism in our region: PM

PM Modi said there is no place for barbarism in the region. He also said that India stands in solidarity with people of Sri Lanka.

21 Apr 2019 1:40 PM

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