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Toll in Sri Lanka blasts rises to 207; seven people arrested
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Apr 21 (ANI): At least 207 people have lost their lives in the multiple blasts which rattled different parts of Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, police have said.
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At least 138 'million' people killed in Sri Lanka blasts: Trump tweets, wi
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [USA], Apr 21 (ANI): Extending his condolences over the loss of lives in the multiple blasts which shook Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, US President Donald Trump committed a gaffe by initially putting the death toll as "at least 138 million" people, only to delete the tweet after fac
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Sri Lanka: 12-hr curfew announced, PM Modi extends 'heartfelt' condolences
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Apr 21 (ANI): A 12-hour curfew period will come into force in Sri Lanka from 6 pm on Sunday until 6 am Monday morning, in the wake of the devastating blasts which have caused multiple casualties in the island nation, according to President's secretary, Udaya R. Senevi
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Bollywood celebrities condemn the serial blasts in Sri Lanka
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Apr 21 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities are condemning the serial bomb blasts that rocked Sri Lanka amid Easter celebrations on Sunday.
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Sri Lanka blasts: Death toll mounts to 138
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Apr 21 (ANI): The death toll in six coordinated bomb blasts that hit a number of high-end hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Sunday rose to 138.
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Sports fraternity condemns Sri Lanka bomb blasts
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 21 (ANI): The sports fraternity expressed grief over the 'brutal act of inhumanity' and expressed condolences following the multiple bomb blasts that killed at least 137 people on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka.
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Easter 2019: Churches decked up as devotees gather for ceremonial mass
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai/Trivandrum/Puducherry (India), Apr 21 (ANI): Devotees gathered at churches across the country at midnight to begin celebrating Easter- a festival that marks the end of the 40-day period of fasting and penance.
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Sri Lanka: 25 killed in blasts, EAM Swaraj closely monitoring situation
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Apr 21 (ANI): At least 25 people were reportedly killed in multiple bomb blasts near several churches and five-star hotels here on Easter Sunday, the state media said.
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Serial bomb blasts on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Apr 21 (ANI): Serial bomb blasts rocked Sri Lanka amid Easter celebrations, state media reported on Sunday.
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Londonderry riots: Police arrest 2 suspects in journalist's killing
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Belfast [UK], Apr 20 (ANI): Northern Ireland police on Saturday arrested two men, aged 18 and 19 years, in connection with the killing of investigative journalist Lyra McKee who was shot during the riots in Londonderry.
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13 people shot dead in Mexico
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Mexico City [Mexico], Apr 20 (ANI): As many as 13 people including a child were killed on Friday (local time) when a group of unidentified gunmen opened fire at a party in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz, authorities said.
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7 Best items to add to the Easter Basket
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi, (India), Apr 20 (ANI): Like many other festivals and traditions, Easter too has survived through generations. The celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection is special for Christians everywhere as on this day, the 'Messiah' rose from the dead, after being crucified.
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