US asks family members of its diplomats to leave Sri Lanka, other missions issue warning
In a release, the US embassy in Sri Lanka said, "Department of State ordered the departure of all school-age family members of US government employees in Kindergarten through 12th grade."
Apr 27, 2019, 11:08 AM ISTSri Lanka: Four gunmen dead in special operation; 15 civilians killed in explosion
The raid was carried out on Friday at 7 pm by the police and the Special Task Force (STF).
Apr 27, 2019, 10:08 AM ISTSri Lankans urged to avoid mosques, churches amid fears of more attacks
The US embassy in Sri Lanka also urged its citizens to avoid places of worship over the coming weekend after authorities reported there could be more attacks targeting religious centres.
Apr 26, 2019, 10:27 AM ISTBlast heard in Sri Lanka's Pugoda town, police say investigating
Police said they were investigating the explosion.
Apr 25, 2019, 10:09 AM ISTAt least 160 dead in explosions inside Colombo churches and 5-star hotels
More than 300 people - including foreign tourists - have been injured.
Apr 21, 2019, 09:58 AM IST