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

Van seized, three suspects arrested relating to SL Easter attacks

The Sri Lankan police announced that three suspects were arrested along with a van connected to the devastating Easter...

30 April 2019 3:00 PM IST

There could be another wave of attacks, the head of ministerial security division (MSD), a unit of the police, said in a letter to lawmakers and other security sections. (Photo: AFP I Reuters)

Sri Lanka on alert for attacks by militants disguised in uniforms

MSD in a letter to lawmakers said that people in military uniforms and using a van could be involved in attacks.

29 April 2019 12:54 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)

Sri Lanka: Religious leaders urge women to avoid niqaab, cooperate...

Sri Lanka's Muslim Council said that its leaders have agreed that bodies of terrorists would not be buried in any mosque...

26 April 2019 1:41 PM IST

Damaged St Sebastians Church in Negombo after the Easter Sunday attack, north of Colombo. (Photo: AP)

Dissecting Sri Lankan government's social media ban

Sri Lanka has a complicated history with social media, providing context to the government's ban on it after the Easter...

25 April 2019 2:57 PM IST

While the Naval ships hold the outermost ring (along the international waters) of the sea security, the ICG vessels patrol the deep seas.

Coast Guard on high alert post Sri Lanka attacks

The ICG is also coordinating with the Indian Navy and local police for full surveillance of the coast.

23 April 2019 6:16 AM 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)

DNA test confirms death of Sri Lanka Easter blasts mastermind

The ISIS terror group claimed the attacks, but the government blamed the local terror group NTJ for the bombings.

22 May 2019 1:58 PM 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

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

Sri Lanka school principal, teacher arrested for link to Easter terror...

The suspects have been identified as Noor Mohamed Addu Ul and Ajibul Jabar, residents of Kapugollewa, Horowpathana.

18 May 2019 10:44 AM IST

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

Close aide of Sri Lanka bombers arrested with several passports

Mohammed Rizwan was arrested from the Mabole area in Wattala by the police on Wednesday.

17 May 2019 12:09 PM IST

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

176 children lost parents in Sri Lanka Easter attacks: Report

A total of 7 suicide bombers carried out a series blasts that targeted three churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on...

25 Jun 2019 4:48 PM IST