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Local police officers have detonated the bomb and removed the motorbike. (Photo:AP)

New bomb found in Colombo 3 days after Easter: Report

A new bomb was found in downtown area of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, on Wednesday, after multiple blasts shook...

24 April 2019 6:21 PM IST

The Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility for the devastating Easter blasts in Sri Lanka. (Photo:AP)

Lanka bombings: Mortal remains of 9 Indians repatriated

The mortal remains of nine out of 10 Indians killed in the massive Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka have been sent to...

24 April 2019 3:06 PM IST

Sarath Fonseka, former army chief and minister of regional development, told parliament he believed the attacks must have been planned for at least 7-8 years. (Photo:AP)

Minister in Sri Lanka accuses top officials of concealing information...

Senior officials deliberately withheld intelligence about attacks on Sri Lanka, where a rash of suicide bombings killed...

24 April 2019 1:50 PM IST

Sri Lankan authorities have started an investigation into how warnings about possible attacks were not passed to top ministers. (Photo:AP)

US denies having prior intel on Sri Lanka Easter blasts

The US ambassador to Sri Lanka has denied the United States had prior knowledge of the Easter attacks.

24 April 2019 1:14 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

The 27-year-old allrounder skipped Easter service at St Sebastians Church in his hometown of Negombo. (Photo:Twitter)

Sri Lankan international cricketer was tired, skipped church on Easter...

Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka barely survived the deadly blasts that killed more than 320 people in the island...

23 April 2019 5:14 PM 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

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith speaks during a funeral service for Easter Sunday bomb blast victims at St. Sebastian Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka hotel suicide bombers were two muslim brothers: Sources

Muslim brothers carried out two of the hotel suicide blasts in Sri Lanka on Easter, part of bombings that killed more...

23 April 2019 4:44 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

The government has blamed National Thowfeek Jamaath (NTJ) after seven suicide bombers struck three churches and three hotels. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka Easter blasts a retaliation to New Zealand mosque shootings:...

Sri Lanka's terror attack on Easter Sunday was carried out by local Islamic extremists in retaliation for mosque...

23 April 2019 3:13 PM IST

India is helping Sri Lanka with technical and intelligence support. (Photo:AP)

Indian officials warn Sri Lanka about possible second NTJ terrorists...

Some quarters in Sri Lanka felt the recent bombings were a response for the March 15 Christchurch mosque attacks.

23 April 2019 1:48 PM IST

Seven suicide bombers believed to be members of local Islamist extremist group National Tawheed Jamath (NTJ). (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka never witnessed bombings of such magnitude: Defense Secretay

The Sri Lankan government never expected the Easter Sunday bombings of such magnitude, Defence Secretary Hemasiri...

23 April 2019 10:27 AM IST