Police seize van allegedly used to transport explosives to Colombo
A van has been seized by the police in Wellawatte area on suspicion of transporting explosives to Colombo for the tragic blasts that took...
Special statement from President
President Maithripala Sirisena issuing a special statement has condemned on the fatal explosions which occurred around the country this morning (21).
Stating that he is...
Transport of parcels on buses restricted
Transporting parcels in buses has been temporarily restricted owing to the explosions which occurred this morning (21) around the country, stated Bus associations.
Accordingly, all...
Govt. schools closed tomorrow & day after tomorrow
All government schools will be closed on 22nd and 23rd of April, says Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam.
The decision was taken considering the...
Security tightened at BIA; no visitors allowed
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has requested all passengers to be at the airport four hours prior to their flight.
Reportedly, the BIA has restricted access...
Leave of police officers cancelled
All leave of police officers has been canceled as per the orders of the Inspector General of Police.
This is in the wake of several...
Several explosions around country kill at least 25
Many persons have been killed and more hospitalized following several explosions in around the country, stated siyatha news reporter.
Over 160 injured persons have been...
Another explosion at Zion Church in Batticaloa
Another explosion is reported from the Zion Church in Batticaloa, according to siyatha news reporter.
Three more explosions at Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury
Three more explosions are reported from Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and The Kingsbury Hotels in Colombo, stated siyatha reporter.
Another explosion at Katuwapitiya Church
Another explosion has been reported at the Katuwapitiya Church in Katana, stated the Police Media Spokesperson.
Explosions have also been reported from the Kochchikade Church...
