Varnam Malaysia
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture
No Result
View All Result
Varnam Malaysia
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture
No Result
View All Result
Varnam Malaysia
No Result
View All Result
Home News

8 Bombs Explode In Sri Lanka, 207 Dead

by Varnam Newsdesk
April 22, 2019
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterSend

Eight bombs went off in Sri Lanka yesterday, in a carefully coordinated effort to wreak havoc in the island nation. At 8.45 am, the the first suicide bomber’s explosion ripped through St. Anthony’s Shrine in Kochchikade, Colombo. The bomb exploded in the midst of Easter mass.

A few minutes later, a Sri Lankan bomber was queuing at a hotel buffet at the Shangri-La Hotel’s Table One Restaurant when he set of the explosives strapped to his back.

In the span of a few hours, suicide bombings hit three Catholic churches and three upscale hotels in the country. The eight sights of explosions are St. Anthony’s Shrine, Colombo, St. Sebastian’s Church, Negombo, Zion Church, Batticaloa, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, an area near Dehiwala Zoo in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia and house in Mahawila Gardens, Dematagoda.

A ninth bomb was found and defused in time by experts. The large PVC pipe packed with explosives was found on the way to Bandaranaike International Airport, the main international gateway to the nation.

The shock and anger generated by the explosions have been exacerbated by news that a top police official had alerted security officials 10 days earlier about a threat to churches from a radical Islamist group, National Thowheeth Jama’ath. It was unclear what precautions, if any, had been taken, or whether that group had played any role in the assaults.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka’s prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, said he and other ministers had not been warned, a sign of the recent frictions within the government hierarchy. “We must look into why adequate precautions were not taken,” he said at a press conference. For now, he said, “the priority is to apprehend the attackers.”

207 people were killed and at least 450 wounded in the bombings including 32 foreigners. Wisma Putra said in a statement that no Malaysians were affected in the incident.

While no groups have come forward to claim responsibility of attacks, at least 13 people have been arrested in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa.

A curfew was imposed yesterday following the attacks. As of 30 minutes ago, the bus and train services had resumed as the curfew ended.

More to come.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Telegram for more updates and breaking news. 

Filed Under BombingColomboExplosiveNegomboRanil wickremesingheSri LankaTerrorist
https://lomp.at/hnmtm
Share3Tweet2Send

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Image Source: Inti University
News

Online and Hybrid Classes Allowed for Students and Lecturers Celebrating Deepavali

by Shivashangkari Chandran
October 14, 2025

In the spirit of fostering inclusivity and cultural harmony, the Higher Education Ministry has announced that public higher education institutions...

Read more
News

Traffic Diversions are expected as MotoGP and Asean Summit collide on October 26

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced that it will implement several traffic diversions due to the Malaysian Grand Prix...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 14, 2025
Image Source: BERNAMA
News

Deepavali 2025: Police to Strengthen Safety in Crowded Areas

In conjunction with the Deepavali celebration on October 20, the police will strengthen security at public places where large crowds...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 12, 2025
Image Source: Astro Awani
News

OPS Lancar: PDRM Expects Surge of 2.1 Million Vehicles During Deepavali Week

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) expects around 2.1 million vehicles to be on the roads nationwide starting 18 October, in...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 10, 2025
Image Source: Rapid KL Facebook
News

Rapid KL Deploys 82 Special Buses for MotoGP 2025

Rapid KL has announced that it will provide 82 special buses to transport fans attending the MotoGP World Championship at...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 9, 2025
Image Source: Health
News

Influenza Cases in Selangor Surge Over 80% in a Week, Majority Linked to Schools

Influenza cases in Selangor have spiked dramatically, rising by more than 80% in just one week, with the majority of...

Read more
by Shivashangkari Chandran
October 8, 2025
News

Malaysian Pannir Selvam Executed in Singapore for Drug Trafficking

Malaysian national Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, 38, has been executed in Singapore after being convicted of trafficking 51.84 grammes of heroin...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 8, 2025
News

Temporary Shift to Online Learning for 72 Schools During ASEAN Summit

A total of 72 schools across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor will conduct online classes during the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit,...

Read more
by Shivashangkari Chandran
October 7, 2025
News

118 New Tents to Replace Collapsed Brickfields Deepavali Bazaar Stalls

In an unfortunate turn of events yesterday, strong winds and heavy rain caused all the tents at the Brickfields Deepavali...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 3, 2025
Image Source: Malay Mail
News

Several Roads in Brickfields, Masjid India Closed for Deepavali Bazaar Until Oct 19

Several roads in Brickfields and Masjid India will be temporarily closed to traffic from September 29 to October 19 to...

Read more
by Kavitha
October 2, 2025
Load More

TRENDING

  1. 1

    Influenza Cases in Selangor Surge Over 80% in a Week, Majority Linked to Schools

  2. 2

    Temporary Shift to Online Learning for 72 Schools During ASEAN Summit

  3. 3

    [PART 1] Light, Colours & Traditions: Deepavali Bazaars Happening Across Malaysia This October

  4. 4

    Pearly and Thinaah Create History with Arctic Open Triumph

  5. 5

    Pearly and Thinaah Storm Into Arctic Open Quarter-Finals

  • Advertise With Us
  • Jobs
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.