The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) yesterday vehemently condemned the terrorist attack on churches and other places while Christian brothers and sisters were celebrating Easter.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France is to turn off its lights to pay tribute to the victims of terror attacks in Sri Lanka. “Tonight, from 12:00 am, I will turn my lights off to pay tribute to the victims of the Sri Lanka attacks,” the official Twi

An improvised explosive device was detected near the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), and was disposed in controlled explosion at site by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel a short while ago.

Minister Harin Fernando today tweeted the image of an internal memo and report by the police intelligence of a terror attack to be carried out by an organisation called National Thawheed Jamath.

One of the most popular television chef Shantha Mayadunne and her London-based daughter Nisanga were among the first victims who perished at the horrific explosion occurred at a packed restaurant in the Shangri-La hotel yesterday morning.

The Santiago Bernabéu held a minute’s silence before the LaLiga match week 33 fixture between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, for the victims of the attacks in Sri Lanka and in memory of Agustín Herrerín, who was Real Madrid’s pitch delegate

President Maithripala Sirisena will appoint a special investigation panel within the next 24 hours to ascertain information on the national tragedy, which claimed so many lives, Presidential Secretariat said.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he is outraged by the terrorist attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, a sacred day for Christians around the world. In a statement, his office said the UN Chief recalled the sanctity

A van allegedly used to transport suspects and explosives to Colombo was taken into custody with its driver in Wellawatte this evening, police said.

A Special Operation Centre has been established at the police headquarters from today (21) to facilitate the people, Police said.

Pope Francis has condemned the terror attacks in Sri Lanka during his Easter Sunday address in Rome, offering condolences to the victims, CNN reported.

The death toll for the Easter Sunday terror attacks has risen to 207 with 450 reported to have been injured, police said.

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump condemned the terror attacks in Sri Lanka in a tweet a short while ago and offered assistance to Sri Lanka in its time of need.

Three police personnel on duty were killed during a search operation at Dematagoda this afternoon, police sources said.

The Sri Dalada Maligawa is closed until further notice due to the prevailing situation, Administrative Secretary of the Sri Dalada Maligawa said.

Police curfew has been imposed with immediate effect across the island by the IGP until further notice

The government has decided to temporarily block social media sites including Facebook and Instagram. Presidential Secretariat said in a statement that the decision to block social media was taken as false news reports were spreading through social me

Another explosion was reported close to a housing complex at Dematogoda a short while ago, police said.

All 6 blasts which occurred early this morning were a result of suicide bombers; initial investigations have revealed. The Daily Mirror learns that investigations thus far have revealed that two people had checked into room number 616 of the Shangri-

Another explosion was reported a short while ago near the zoo in Dehiwala, police said. Two people were killed in the explosion.

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said it was absolutely barbaric to see violent attacks on such a holy day and that whoever is behind these attacks must be dealt with immediately.

While condemning the attacks, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe called on all Sri Lankans during the tragic time to remain united and strong. “I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today. I call upon all Sri Lankans during this tr

Issuing a special statement over the terror incidents, President Maithripala Sirisena said he has given instructions to take stern action against the people who are responsible for the conspiracy.

At least 138 people were killed while many others were injured in the six explosions today, National Hospital Director Anil Jasinghe said.

Passengers of all airlines flying out of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake are requested to report to the airport four hours before their flights, Sri Lankan Airlines said.

All schools across the island would remain closed for two more days until Wednesday due to the ongoing terror situation, the Education Ministry said.

At least 40 people were killed and more than 250 were injured in explosions reported in Colombo this morning, a hospital source said.

At least 25 people admitted to the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital from the explosion at Zion Church in Batticaloa were declared dead, a hospital source said.

An emergency meeting had been called over the bomb explosions reported across the country, Minister Dr. Harsha De Silva said a short while ago. In a tweet, he said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was on his way from Bentota.

Police urged the public to stay indoors and not to gather at the explosion sites, and outside the national hospitals where the injured are being brought in.