Sri Lanka blasts: Night curfew ordered in Colombo
A string of bombs killed 290 people and wounded about 500 in Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Apr 22, 2019, 13:51 PM IST
Four JD(S) members killed, 3 missing in Sri Lanka tragedy, Kumaraswamy 'shocked'
Sri Lanka blasts: "We stand with their families in this hour of grief," Kumaraswamy said.
Apr 22, 2019, 11:37 AM IST
Death toll in Sri Lanka serial blasts rises to 290
The death toll could possibly rise even further with many of the injured in a serious condition.
Apr 22, 2019, 08:52 AM IST
Security personnel detect IED near Colombo's international airport
Even as 13 suspects have been arrested in connection with explosions on Easter, the threat of more explosive devices in and around Colombo remains.
Apr 22, 2019, 08:44 AM IST
Sri Lanka's foreign ministry confirms 11 foreign nationals dead, another 9 missing
Sri Lanka's Ministry of External Affairs informed that three from India, one from Portugal, two from Turkey, three from the UK and two holding US and UK passports had died in Sunday's explosions.
Apr 22, 2019, 07:33 AM IST
Eiffel Tower goes dark as tribute to victims of Sri Lanka serial blasts
At least 200 people were killed and over 400 injured in the explosions which shattered the peace in Sri Lanka.
Apr 22, 2019, 06:22 AM IST
Sri Lanka picks up pieces after tragic Easter Sunday which killed 207
Sri Lankan government has confirmed 11 foreign nationals - including three Indians - died in the explosions. Another nine are reported missing.
Apr 22, 2019, 06:10 AM IST
Four Indians among 207 killed in Sri Lanka serial blasts
Sri Lanka declared a nationwide curfew and placed curbs on social media to kill fake news after suicide bombers carried out a string of well-planned explosions targeting luxury hotels and Catholic churches in Colombo and elsewhere.
Apr 22, 2019, 05:50 AM IST
Had prior information of attack but we didn't take adequate precautions: Sri Lankan PM
The deadly attacks forced the Sri Lankan government to declare a curfew in Colombo and block access to social media and messaging sites.
Apr 21, 2019, 23:55 PM IST
Three Indians among those killed in Sri Lanka blasts, tweets Sushma Swaraj
In another tweet, the minister said that she has informed the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister that India is ready to provide all humanitarian assistance to Colombo in this moment of crisis.
Apr 21, 2019, 20:24 PM IST
Indian woman among 207 killed in Sri Lanka blasts
According to reports, Razeena had gone to Colombo to meet her relatives, who stay there
Apr 21, 2019, 18:15 PM IST
Over 200 killed, 450 injured in serial blasts in Sri Lanka; seven arrested
Six simultaneous blasts hit three churches and three hotels in Sri Lanka on Sunday morning. While the country was already on high alert, two more explosions were reported from around the capital city taking the total number of blasts during the day to eight.
Apr 21, 2019, 18:03 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi calls President Maithripala Sirisena, offers full help after deadly blasts leave over 200 dead in Sri Lanka
A series of deadly explosions on Sunday killed over 200 dead in Sri Lanka.
Apr 21, 2019, 17:01 PM IST
PM Modi holds telephonic conversation with Sri Lankan President and PM after 8 blasts hit nation
During the telephonic conversations, PM Modi expressed condolences on his behalf and also on the behalf of the nation.
Apr 21, 2019, 16:06 PM IST
Multiple explosions hit Sri Lanka: Eight places where the blasts occurred
While no one has taken responsibility for the attacks in Sri Lanka so far, the first accused has been arrested in connection with the blasts.
Apr 21, 2019, 15:45 PM IST
Nationwide curfew, ban on social media after multiple blasts in Sri Lanka, over 160 dead
Nationwide curfew has been ordered in Sri Lanka after a string of blasts on Sunday.
Apr 21, 2019, 15:45 PM IST
India strongly condemns serial blasts in Sri Lanka: MEA
The Minister of External Affairs issued a statement extending "deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Sri Lanka".
Apr 21, 2019, 15:41 PM IST
Eighth explosion rocks Sri Lankan capital, death toll rises to 162; 1 suspect arrested
A curfew has been declared across the country from 6 pm (Sunday) to 6 am (Monday).
Apr 21, 2019, 14:44 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi condemn Sri Lanka multiple blasts, offer condolence
PM Modi asserted that India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka. He further added that his thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with the injured.
Apr 21, 2019, 13:21 PM IST
Colombo blasts: Sri Lankan Airlines asks passengers to report four hours before departure
Passengers of airlines besides the country's national carrier are also being told to report hours before schedule to ensure that increased security procedures do not hamper their flight out of the city.
Apr 21, 2019, 12:48 PM IST
