Petrol bomb attack reported on a mosque in Ismilepura, Uddappuwa, Chillaw in Sri Lanka. No one was injured in the attack.
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Sri Lanka Serial Blasts on Easter Sunday Live News Updates: Petrol Bomb Attack On Mosque in Ismilepura, No Injuries Reported
The island country Sri Lanka was rocked by multiple explosions on Sunday. The explosions were reported from the capital city Colombo during the Easter Sunday Mass. The blasts have also reported in different parts of the country.
21 Apr, 20:07 (IST)
Three Indians killed in the terror attack, confirms Sushma Swaraj.
21 Apr, 17:51 (IST)
The death toll rose to 207 in the serial blasts that rocked Sri Lanka today. Amongst the dead were 5 foreigners.
21 Apr, 16:48 (IST)
Kamal Hassan on Sri Lanka serial blasts: Violence can never be the final solution to human disagreements. Ironic that the island that spawned the word serendipity is not able to find it. My deepest sympathies to those affected by the bombs in Srilanka. The government should be impartial and swift in rendering Justice.
21 Apr, 16:38 (IST)
Visuals: People grieve after eight blasts struck various churches and hotels
21 Apr, 16:19 (IST)
According to some reports, the eighth blast was a suicide bomb which killed three police officials.
21 Apr, 16:14 (IST)
According to some media reports, four suspects linked with serial blasts have been arrested after the eighth explosion in Dematagoda.
21 Apr, 16:07 (IST)
According to some Sri Lankan media reports, two suspects in connection with serial blasts has been arrested from Dematagoda.
21 Apr, 15:50 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had telephone conversations with President and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and conveyed heartfelt condolences on his own behalf and on behalf of all Indians at the loss of over one hundred and fifty innocent lives in today’s terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.
21 Apr, 15:48 (IST)
Following Explosions in Colombo and Batticaloa, British Embassy has Issued Helpline Numbers. British citizens in need of assistance or help can call the following number- 020 7008 1500.
21 Apr, 15:45 (IST)
PM Narendra Modi in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, said, "India stands with the citizens of Sri Lanka, in such a crisis India will do whatever it can to help Sri Lanka."
21 Apr, 15:33 (IST)
Social media has been banned temporarily across Sri Lanka after eight blasts rocked the country.
21 Apr, 15:17 (IST)
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM O Panneerselvam: AIADMK condemns this deadly attack in Sri Lanka that has happened during the Easter festival. We have been condemning violence and terrorist attack wherever it has happened. We also express our deep condolences to victims and their family members.
21 Apr, 15:05 (IST)
The death toll in eight blasts in Sri Lanka has risen to 190. A nationwide curfew has been imposed in the country till 6 am tomorrow.
21 Apr, 14:54 (IST)
The seventh and eighth blasts in Sri Lanka have been reported from Dehiwada and Dematagoda areas of Colombo. A nationwide curfew has now been imposed in the country. Here's more about the seventh and eighth blasts that have just been reported.
21 Apr, 14:52 (IST)
AFP News Agency quoting police: Eighth blast hits Sri Lankan capital Colombo.
21 Apr, 14:26 (IST)
A seventh blast has been reported in Colombo's Dehiwala. Two people have died in this incident, taking the toll over 150.
21 Apr, 14:14 (IST)
Sri Lanka Minister of Economic Reforms and Public Distribution Harsha De Silva: Sad how some have no respect for the dead. Why can’t we not circulate photos of the dead? Also, some are desperately working on creating racial disharmony. This is despicable. Please stop hate posts on social media. If not it will have to be stopped in the interest of peace.
21 Apr, 14:01 (IST)
The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued travel advice on Sri Lanka after multiple bomb explosions.
21 Apr, 13:55 (IST)
In a bid to stop fake news regarding serial blasts in the country, the Sri Lankan government is planning to temporarily block WhatsApp and Viber. Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena is likely to make an announcement for the same.
Colombo, April 21: The island country Sri Lanka was rocked by multiple explosions on Sunday. The explosions were reported from the capital city Colombo during the Easter Sunday Mass. The blasts have also reported in different parts of the country. According to reports, six blasts have occurred so far, three of which were in Churches while the other three were in hotels. Serial Blasts In Sri Lanka, Churches Hit During Easter Mass.
Kochikade Church, Katuwapitiya Church, Shangri La 5-star hotel, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Kingsbury Hotel, and A church in Batticaloa have been targeted in the serial blasts. Casualties have been reported but the number is not yet confirmed.
The photos circulating in social media shows a disoriented Easter Sunday gathering at St Anthony's church and rubble from tiles of the roof scattered over the floor. According to intelligence reports, ISI is behind the serial attack.
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