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Sri Lanka has used temporary bans on social media in a bid to deter misinformation and rumours. (Photo:AP)

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SL blocks social media after worst unrest since Easter blasts

Several mosques and Muslim homes were damaged in the attack in the district, the Muslim Council of Sri Lanka said.

13 May 2019 11:43 AM IST

Sri Lankas sacked Prime Minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe attends a media briefing in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (Photo | AP)

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SL cant rule out more ISIS terror attacks: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Investigators have dismantled a major part of the network linked to Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday bombings.

7 May 2019 4:22 PM IST

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

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Terror group behind Lanka blasts has over Rs 140 mn cash, Rs 7 bn...

The assets and the cash were found during the investigations by the CID, police said.

7 May 2019 8:19 AM IST

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat have given us an opportunity as fans to interact with our favourite celebrities. However, the conversation has always been one directional. (Photo: ANI)

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Sri Lanka blocks social media platforms amid Sinhalese-Muslim tussle

Sri Lanka temporarily blocked Facebook, WhatsApp and some social media platforms as a measure to prevent the spread of...

6 May 2019 11:45 AM IST

However, the college refuted the claims and said that she had been restrained from wearing the full burqa and veil. (Representational Image)

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Muslim education group chief receives death threat over ban on...

The circular read: any attire, which is unacceptable in public society, can't be allowed, even in the name of modernity...

4 May 2019 4:09 PM IST

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Chatrooms were used to sway suicide bombers in SL attacks

Zahran Hashim worked for months in private chatrooms to persuade six young men to sacrifice themselves, Muslim community...

3 May 2019 4:19 PM IST

Siddiqui Ahamad Danish, who works for Reuters news agency and is based in New Delhi, was arrested when he allegedly attempted to forcibly enter a school in Negombo city to speak to its authorities. (Photo: Twitter)

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India-based photo journalist arrested by Sri Lanka police for...

He was arrested on the charges of unauthorised entry and was later remanded by the Negombo magistrate till May 15,...

3 May 2019 9:11 AM IST

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Sri Lanka block Zakir Naik's TV channel after terror attack: Report

Two of Sri Lanka's major cable TV operators have dropped controversial preacher Zakir Naik's Peace TV from their list of...

1 May 2019 5:24 PM IST

$\It was very very sad thing to have happened. It was an absolute shocker and we are yet to get over it, said Wettimiuny. (Photo: ICC/twitter)$ Sports

Sri Lankans yet to get over this horror: Sidath Wettimiuny

In the 1985th edition of the Wisden, Wettimiuny was named one of five cricketers of the year.

1 May 2019 1:38 PM IST

he National Investigation Agency has arrested an accused who was absconding in connection with investigations into the Kannur terror module case of 2013.

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NIA nabs man with Lanka link for Kerala attack plot

The court also posted till May 6 an application by the NIA seeking five-day custody of Riyas.

1 May 2019 1:59 AM IST

Prime Minister Modi came to Sri Lanka and it is the proof that Sri Lanka is safe. He visited churches there. He was cordial and comfortable and what is a better proof of safety than that, Amaratunga told ANI. (Photo: ANI)

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Modi's visit to island is proof that the country is safe: Sri Lanka...

Modi paid a stopover visit to the island nation earlier this month on his way back to India from the Maldives.

26 Jun 2019 8:59 AM IST

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Sri Lanka president Maithripala Sirisena vows to block Easter attacks...

A ministerial source told AFP Sirisena has refused to allow any police, military or intelligence personnel to testify...

8 Jun 2019 11:00 AM IST