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Sri Lanka Easter bombings: Official statement by Shangri La Group
Official Statement by the Shangri La Group At approximately 09:05am local time, an explosion took place in Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo’s Table One Restaurant – one of several locations in Colombo which were affected by yesterday’s attacks. We are deeply saddened and shocked by the incident and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of […]
We are Safe – Easter Sunday 2019 in Sri Lanka
April 22, 2019 (LBO) – My family and I are safe. This is the refrain that my household repeatedly speaks, texts, and emails to concerned friends and relatives who are inquiring about our welfare during possibly the most deadly terrorist attack that has struck the place I now call home. The attacks hit close to […]
Special Investigation Committee to investigate causes for national catastrophe
Apr 22, 2019 (LBO) – Special Investigation Committee headed by a Judge of the Supreme Court is to be appointed to investigate causes and background for the grave national catastrophe that occurred yesterday claiming many lives. The Committee will study other reasons that pave the way for these incidents as well. Secretary to the President Udaya […]
World leaders condemn Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – World leaders have offered their condolences to the victims and families of the deadly blasts in Sri Lanka that killed more than 200 people on Sunday.The United Nations in Sri Lanka said they strongly condemn the attacks against civilians carried out in places of worship and city hotels on Easter […]
Sri Lanka death toll over 200 in Easter Sunday attacks
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – The death toll in Sri Lanka’s terror attacks has risen to at least 207, with over 450 people injured, police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera told media at a Press conference a short while ago. The eight blasts mostly targeted high-end hotels in the islands capital and churches where worshippers were attending […]
Blast incident is an attempt to make country and economy unstable: PM
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says recent attacks occurred this morning is an attempt to make the country and economy unstable. Delivering a statement Wickremesinghe said the law will be strictly enforced against the persons those who are responsible for these attacks after finalizing the investigations. Full statement On behalf of […]
President orders swift investigations to find culprits behind conspiracy
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – President Maithripla Sirisena has expressed his deep pain and dismay over the brutal attacks on places of religious worship and other civilian establishments.He has instructed all law enforcement agencies to take every possible step to maintain law and order and conduct speedy investigations into the dastardly attack and bring the culprits […]
Sri Lanka Joint Chambers of Commerce condemns Easter Sunday attacks
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Joint Chambers of Commerce condemning the recent attacks said that they are deeply saddened by the multiple explosions that occurred this morning.“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and all those affected by the explosions,” releasing a statement Joint Chambers of Commerce said.“We urge the authorities to […]
Sri Lanka announces island wide Police curfew; WhatsApp, Facebook blocked
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has decided to impose an islandwide Police curfew, Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene said. As per the instructions of the Inspector General of Police, the Police curfew has been imposed with immediate effect. Meanwhile, the government has also decided to block social media platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and […]
Explosions in Sri Lanka: Govt calls emergency defense meeting to discuss future action
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has called an emergency defense meeting with the heads of tri-forces and Police to discuss the future course of action in connection to the explosions reported in Kochchikade, Katuwapitiya, Colombo and Batticaloa. Explosions were reported at St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena and St.Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya […]