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Sri Lanka to freeze assets of terrorists involved in Easter bombings
The Sri Lankan authorities are taking steps to freeze the assets of terrorists involved in the Easter Sunday bomb blasts, a media report said on Thursday.The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is in the process of identifying and compiling the list of assets belonging to those involved in the attacks, police spokesman S P Ruwan Gunasekera
Be ready to tackle Baghdadi’s threat: Lanka PM
The whole world should be vigilant following the threat by the Islamic State terror group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said. “Baghdadi said his organisation is ready to attack any city in the world any time. This is a threat to the entire world. Therefore, all countries should see
2 suspects wanted in Sri Lanka bombings arrested
Two suspects, wanted over the April 21 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, were arrested on Sunday, police said. The two men were identified as Mohammad Iwuhaim Saadiq Abdul Haq and Mohammad Iwuhaim Shahid Abdul Haq, reports the Daily Mirror. According to the police, the suspects were arrested in Nawalapitiya town, Central Province.They will be
Sri Lanka death toll climbs to 310
The death toll from eight explosions which rocked Sri Lanka on Sunday has risen to 310, the police said on
Sri Lanka suspects international link in bombings
A wave of bombings that killed 290 people in Sri Lanka on Sunday was carried out with the support of an international network, officials said.The government has blamed a little-known local jihadist group, National Towheaded Jamath, although no-one has yet admitted carrying out the bombings. Another 500 people were injured in the suicide attacks on
Sri Lanka declares nationwide curfew
Sri Lanka declared a nationwide curfew after a string of eight explosions, mostly in Colombo, left at least 185 people dead and over 400 injured on Easter Sunday, authorities said. Xinhua news agency reported that the death toll in the multiple blasts had risen to 185 even as two fresh explosions occurred in two Colombo
80 injured as blasts hit two churches in Sri Lanka
At least 80 people were injured when multiple explosions hit two churches in Sri Lanka on Sunday as worshippers attended Easter services, officials and police said. The blasts occurred at around 8.45 a.m. (local time) as the Easter Sunday masses were in progress, police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said.One of the blasts hit St Anthony’s Church
Afghanistan knock Sri Lanka out of Asia Cup
Afghanistan knock Sri Lanka out of Asia Cup. Five-time champions Sri Lanka were knocked out of the Asia Cup after slumping to a shocking 91-run defeat at the hands of Afghanistan in the second Group B match of the tournament here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Monday. It was yet another one-sided game as Sri Lanka, who were chasing 250, put
Tanya, Mansi impress as Indian women beat Sri Lanka, clinch series
Tanya, Mansi impress as Indian women beat Sri Lanka, clinch series. The Indian women’s cricket team Thursday held its nerves in pressure situations to beat Sri Lanka by seven runs in the second ODI, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. India also earned two additional points as the match is a part
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 2 wickets, to meet India in final
COLOMBO: Captain Thisara Perera and Kusal Perera struck half centuries as Sri Lanka recovered from a top-order batting collapse to post a competitive 159 for 7 against Bangladesh in their virtual semifinal match of the Nidahas Twenty20 tri-series here today. Put into bat, Sri Lanka were in all sort of trouble early in their innings against
Nidahas Trophy: India to face Sri Lanka in 1st T20I
COLOMBO: After a successful and testing tour of South Africa, a new-look team India led by Rohit Sharma is all set to face Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 International match of the tri-nation series at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Tuesday. The tri-nation Nidahas Trophy series will be contested between Sri Lanka, India and
Sri Lanka, China to co-build power plant
Colombo, Jan 19, Sri Lanka and China on Friday signed a joint venture agreement to construct Sri Lanka’s largest dendro power plant in the country’s south. The power plant will produce 70,000 megawatts of renewable energy a year to the national power grid. The joint venture was signed between Beijing Full Dimension Power Tech Co
India aim to whitewash Sri Lanka in third T20I
Mumbai, Dec 23, After overpowering Sri Lanka to clinch the series 2-0, India will look to continue their winning streak and clean sweep the series in the third Twenty20 International (T20I) at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday. On a triumphant run, India have been flamboyant in their approach to outclass Sri Lanka by 93
‘Play with the field’, says Rohit Sharma post victory
Rohit Sharma post victory: After a spectacular display of cricketing prowess, Indian stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma on Friday said it was his ability to score runs in every nook and corner of the ground that helped him equal the fastest century in Twenty20 International cricket, thus paving way for the hosts’ massive 88-run victory here.
Angelo Mathews fit for series decider against India
Visakhapatnam, Dec 15, In a big relief for Sri Lanka, team’s star all-rounder Angelo Mathews has recovered from cramps and is available for selection for the series- deciding third ODI against India, here on Sunday. Matthews, who suffered from cramps during his unbeaten century knock in the second ODI at Mohali on December 13, bowled
Sri Lankan risks torture if deported from Australia
Canberra, Dec 14 (IANS) Sri Lankan risks torture if deported from Australia. A UN committee against torture has advised the Australian government not to deport a Sri Lankan man, fearing he might be tortured upon return, the media reported on Thursday. The Geneva-based committee of 10 human rights experts has formally requested Australia not to
Double ton, a ‘gift’ to wife on anniversary: Rohit Sharma
Double ton gift wife anniversary: After guiding his team to a 141-run victory over Sri Lanka through an unbeaten 208, India stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma dedicated his double ton to wife Ritika Sajdeh on the occasion of their marriage anniversary. Rohit not only slammed a double ton but also became the first player on the
Rohit’s record double ton powers India to 392/4 in second ODI
Rohit’s record double ton: Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with his third ODI double century to help India post a mammoth 392/4 against Sri Lanka in the second One-day International at the Punjab Cricket Association I.S. Bindra Stadium here on Wednesday. Sharma, who belted an unbeaten 153-ball 208, comprising 13 fours and 12 sixes,
Sri Lanka win toss, elect to bowl against India in 2nd ODI
Sri Lanka win toss: Sri Lanka skipper Thisara Perera won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second ODI of the three-match series at Mohali, today. For India, Tamil Nadu off spin-bowling all rounder Washington Sundar received his maiden ODI cap. He replaced Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI. Sri Lanka, on the other
Twitter pokes fun at India’s misery against Sri Lanka
Twitter pokes fun at India’s misery against Sri Lanka. The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, endured a surprisingly difficult outing against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Dharamsala’s HPCA stadium as the seamers rattled the Men in Blue from the word go. The top 5 batsman including stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma, failed
