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Schools to stay shut in Colombo for two more days: Sri Lanka’s Education Minister
Schools in Colombo, Sri Lanka will be shut on Monday and Tuesday, following the multiple bomb blast…
Apr 22 2019 04:37 IST
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Easter Sunday Blasts: Deadly explosion kills 207, Sri Lankan Prime Minister urges people to stay united and strong
As of 1 pm, more than 400 people were wounded and hospitalized, reported Reuters. The blasts…
Apr 21 2019 13:42 IST
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Sri Lankan government declares curfew after a seventh blast near Colombo
The death of over 156 people in the serial blasts on Easter Sunday had barely sunk in, there was…
Apr 21 2019 09:49 IST
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Sri Lanka Easter bombing suspects are in a gun battle with the military after a raid on a makeshift bomb factory, local media report
Soldiers went in to investigate an explosion in the town of Ampara Sainthamaruthu, Batticaloaeaster…
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Apr 26 2019 15:27 IST
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Sri Lanka warns of another ‘wave of attacks’ by bombers in military uniforms: Report
One week after Sri Lanka was hit by one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the country, security…
Apr 29 2019 07:32 IST
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The tragic blasts on Easter Sunday is just the start of a long weary summer for Sri Lanka's tourism industry
Five-star hotels were among the main targets of the bombing that included Cinnamon Grand, Shangr…
Apr 22 2019 06:51 IST
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ISIS claims it is behind Sri Lankan serial blasts
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the serial blasts in Sri Lanka, one of the dead…
Apr 23 2019 12:48 IST
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Find shelter and exercise extreme caution, says US’ travel advisory after multiple blasts in Colombo, Sri Lanka
The US embassy in Colombo has asked travellers to follow instructions from local authorities and ad…
Apr 22 2019 04:38 IST
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Sri Lanka bombings death toll climbs to 310
Several news agencies have reported earlier that 500 people were injured. The death toll has …
Apr 23 2019 07:41 IST
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Sri Lanka blasts: Death toll rises in multiple explosions targeting churches, hotels
At least six attacks took place targeting churches and hotels, and as of 2: 30 pm IST, a seventh…
Apr 21 2019 10:25 IST
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Colombo airport asks passengers to check in four hours before flights after terror attacks in Sri Lanka’s capital
The US embassy in Colombo has asked travellers to follow instructions from local authorities…
Apr 21 2019 08:31 IST
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SIMPLY PUT: Why Sri Lanka is going through an economic meltdown
India’s southern neighbour is now struggling to provide electricity, fuel and basic essent…
Mar 24 2022 20:24 IST
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Tourists visiting Sri Lanka are down to less than a third -- and hotel rooms are dirt cheap
Lavanga Resort & Spa is reportedly offering a room for $35 a night with breakfast, much less…
Jun 11 2019 13:37 IST
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Sri Lanka will use tea to pay off its $251 million oil debt to Iran
Sri Lanka is undergoing severe financial stress, highlighted by a fall in foreign-exchange reserves…
Carla Mozée
Dec 22 2021 17:44 IST
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Sri Lankan President warns against rumours and false stories while promising stern action against the terror masterminds
President Sirisena appealed to the nation to act with utmost restraint and patience, and not t…
Apr 21 2019 09:00 IST
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Sri Lanka has temporarily blocked access to Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp after a series of bombings left over 200 dead, fearing the spread of misinformation
An in-depth article at The New York Times explores the ways social media can fan the flames of ethn…
Andy Kiersz
Apr 21 2019 15:58 IST
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Sri Lanka is sending hundreds of tons of trash - apparently including rotten human remains - back to the UK, as Southeast Asia continues its fight against Western garbage
Authorities found mattresses and carpets stuffed among the waste, which violates international laws…
Alexandra Ma
Jul 23 2019 14:38 IST
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister resigns as protesters storm the president's official residence in response to financial crisis
Protesters stormed the home of Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in the commercial capital …
Bethany Dawson
Jul 09 2022 15:24 IST
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A 683-pound giant blue sapphire — thought to be one of the largest in the world — is heading to auction and is expected to fetch millions
The massive sapphire has been dubbed the "Queen of Asia," and was found in the southern city of Rat…
Cheryl Teh
Dec 14 2021 05:37 IST
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Thailand demanded a gift elephant back from Sri Lanka after the elephant ended up enslaved in a logging camp
The 29-year-old elephant was gifted to Sri Lanka back in 2001, but was returned on Friday after the…
Chris Panella
Jul 02 2023 17:14 IST