LIVE : Death toll in explosions cross 185 – Curfew declared
3.45: One police officer killed in the Dematagoda explosion – Reporter.
3.33: Search operations are underway at a house in close proximity to the blast-site in Dematagoda following a tip-off that there are more explosives at the location.
3.27: Curfew declared with immediate effect – Police Media Spokesperson
3.10: Suspicious parcel found in Jampettah street. Bomb disposal unit on the way.
2.47: Curfew declared across the country from 6 pm today to 6 am tomorrow April 22nd and 23rd declared government holidays – Presidential Secretary.
2.47: Explosion in Dematagoda reported from a housing complex in Mahavila Udyana Road
2.44: Explosion reported in Dematagoda – Police #lka #SriLanka
2.42: State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijeywardene says that they hope to declare curfew tonight.He noted that armed forces will crack down on all extremist forces in the country adding that they have no place in the country.
While assuring that security has been tightened around the country, the state minister vowed to bring those responsible before the law.
2.15: Blast reported in Dehiwala, in close proximity to the zoo, according to the Kalubowila (CSTH) Hospital Director. Two victims were admitted and subsequently passed away.
1.15: Fmr. President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s statement on the explosions that occurred around the country.
1.08: UPDATE: All easter masses in the Colombo District have been cancelled by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo
1.00: Fmr. President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed’s statement on the events that unfolded in Sri Lanka
12.59: UPDATE: Press release by the Department of Government Information: The Government wishes to express its deepest condolence on the deaths and damages caused by the bomb explosions reported in Colombo and several other parts of the Country.
12.55: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement on the events that unfolded in Sri Lanka
12:50: According to an eyewitness report, two blasts took place at the Table 1 restaurant in Shangri-La.
12.20 : PM Ranil Wickremesinghe’s message
“I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today. I call upon all Sri Lankans during this tragic time to remain united and strong. Please avoid propagating unverified reports and speculation. The government is taking immediate steps to contain this situation.”
11.51am – Tomorrow and the day after declared holidays for all Government schools – Min. Akila Viraj #lka #SriLanka
11.48am –
Death toll
– Colombo explosions: 40 dead, 295 injured (National Hospital Director)
– Katuwapitiya: 93 dead
– Batticaloa : 27 dead, 73 injured
#lka #SriLanka
11:45 am – The death toll from the 6 explosions around the country has crossed 100.
National Blood Transfusion Service requests the general public to donate blood due to an increase in demand following this morning’s multiple explosions
11: 15 am – UPDATE
6 explosions
Kochikade Church
Katuwapitiya Church
Shangri La hotel
Cinnamon Grand Hotel
A church in Batticaloa
Kingsbury Hotel..
DEATH TOLL –
Katuwapitiya : 50 dead
Batticaloa – 25 dead / 75 injured
National Hospital – 24 dead
10:11am – Explosion at the Kochikade Church took place at around 8.30am when when mass was being held.
10:05am – Explosion reported at the Kingsbury hotel
9:51am – BREAKING NEWS: 5 explosions reported – Police
Explosions have been reported at the
Kochikade Church
Katuwapitiya Church
Shangri La hotel
Cinnamon Grand Hotel
A church in Batticaloa
BREAKING NEWS – Explosion at the St Anthony’s Church in Kochikade.
Our reporter at the scene noted that over 10 people have been reported dead according to the Police.
STF and Army have been deployed at the scene
There were a large number of devotees at the church due to Easter Sunday.
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