Colombo explosions

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

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

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

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

Sri Lanka on high alert after multiple blasts kill at least 160

The explosions occurred inside three churches and three five-star hotels, ripping the peace that the country has enjoyed after decades of ethnic violence.

Apr 21, 2019, 12:34 PM IST

Serial-blasts in Colombo: Timeline of when Sri Lanka's fragile peace has been shattered

Sri Lanka has been largely peaceful in the past several years despite decades of violence in the past. The fragile calm was broken on Sunday (April 21).

Apr 21, 2019, 11:35 AM IST

Sri Lanka blasts: Simultaneous blasts hit three churches, three hotels on Easter Sunday in Colombo; what we know so far

The blasts took place at around 8.45 am (local time) as the Easter Sunday masses were in progress in churches.

Apr 21, 2019, 11:27 AM IST