Sri Lanka blasts

Death toll rises to 290 after Sri Lanka bomb blasts

Death toll rises to 290 after Sri Lanka bomb blasts. Watch complete video to know more.

Apr 22, 2019, 10:44 AM IST

Sri Lanka blasts: Death rate rises to 215, Includes 5 Indians

In Colombo, Sri Lanka blasts, Death rate has risen upto 215 which includes 5 Indians. Security forces are on high alert & all social media sites and services are shut for temporarily basis.

Apr 22, 2019, 10:06 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

Buddhist monks in Bodh Gaya pray for Sri Lanka blasts victims

At least 207 people have lost their lives in the multiple blasts that rocked churches and hotels of Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.

Apr 22, 2019, 08:20 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

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

Sri Lanka blasts: How the world reacted

Easter Day bomb blasts at three Sri Lankan churches and four hotels killed at least 160 people and wounded more than 400, hospital and police officials said, following a lull in major attacks since the end of the civil war 10 years ago.

Apr 21, 2019, 16:54 PM IST

Sri Lanka blasts: Social media temporarily blocked

The government decided to block social media platforms in order to curb the spread of fake news and rumors.

Apr 21, 2019, 16:29 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

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