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Hashims role was in the attack on the Shangri-La, one of six bomb blasts that killed over 250 people on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Wanted extremist cleric Hashim died in hotel attack: SL Prez Sirisena

An Islamic extremist believed to have played a key role in SL's bombings died in an attack on a Colombo hotel.

26 April 2019 10:41 AM IST

Intelligence officials and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe believe that Hashim, a Tamil-speaking preacher from the east of the country, may have been the mastermind. (Representational Image)

Family of Sri Lanka's Easter bombings mastermind missing: Reports

Mohomed Hashim Madaniya, sister of the suspected mastermind behind the blasts on Easter, said her family is missing...

26 April 2019 8:57 AM IST

Sirisena on Friday said that Jayasundara had resigned but he never sent the letter and remained in his official residence. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lankan President denies he was informed about Easter Sunday...

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on Thursday evening denied reports that he had prior knowledge of the Easter...

31 May 2019 8:38 AM IST

Last week, Sri Lanka placed all police stations in Colombo on high alert. (Photo:AP)

'Mother of satan' bombs reveal external meddling in SL easter attacks:...

Detectives said back-pack bombs used in the attacks on three churches and hotels were manufactured by local jihadists...

21 May 2019 2:23 PM IST

Places of religious importance in Sri Lanka are under strict security check. Churches have been ordered to stay closed until further notice. (Photo: AP)

Catholic schools safe to re-open; says Sri Lankan Army

Dozens of private Catholic schools are to start reopening Tuesday after Easter holidays were extended because of the...

21 May 2019 1:06 PM IST

Sirisena on Friday said that Jayasundara had resigned but he never sent the letter and remained in his official residence. (Photo:AP)

No proof that terrorists involved in Easter bombings had travelled to...

Sri Lanka was hit by a wave of bombings on Easter Sunday in which over 250 people were killed.

1 Jun 2019 10:39 AM IST