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Sri Lanka's minority Tamil-dominated regions observe shutdown over mass grave investigation
A shutdown was observed in Sri Lanka's Tamil-dominated northern and eastern regions on Friday with …
PTI
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The bridge collapse in Baltimore is a 'developing mass casualty event,' first responders say
"This is a dire emergency," Kevin Cartwright, the communications director for the Baltimore Fire De…
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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Baltimore's biggest bridge collapses after being hit by a cargo ship, videos show. Mass casualty event declared.
A mass casualty event has been declared and a major rescue operation is underway after a cargo ship…
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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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…
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26 ministers resign amidst the worst economic crisis in Sri Lanka
On Sunday night, all 26 ministers submitted letters of resignation. Speaking to reporters, Educatio…
PTI
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Sri Lanka said it won't go into lockdown yet, despite a "COVID bomb" in the country where bodies are piling up and there's a backlog of mass cremations
The Sri Lankan government held mass cremations last weekend after Colombo's main hospital ran out o…
Matthew Loh
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Sri Lanka president fled to the Maldives on a military jet after being forced out of office over economic crisis
Gotabaya Rajapaksa flew with his wife and two security personnel, the air force said. He leaves beh…
Sinéad Baker
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Sri Lankan President slips away to Maldives after protestors take over his house
President Rajapaksa had left for the Maldives together with his wife and a bodyguard from the count…
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Sri Lanka's president is stuck in his own country after airport staff blocked him from fleeing amid an economic crisis
Immigration officers refused to enter the airport's VIP suite to stamp President Gotabaya Rajapaksa…
Matthew Loh
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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa revokes state of emergency
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa late Tuesday night revoked the state of emergency he had de…
PTI
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Sri Lanka is running out of food, medicine, gas, and money but the tourists just keep coming
"I was just there, didn't even notice. I had an amazing three weeks," one woman wrote on Facebook i…
Lina Batarags
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…