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Four Tips To Stay Safe After Easter Sunday Bombings

With the security forces combing the country for any suspicious activity in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attacks, here are four ways you can ensure your safety during these trying times.

A Requiem For The Dead: In Negombo, Families Lament Lost Ones

Days after the coordinated attack on the island killed over 250 people, Sri Lanka is a changed nation. The town of Katuwapitiya, Negombo which saw the highest death toll since the end of the civil war is on edge. They do not trust the government and are afraid of outsiders. Yet, their despair ascends it all.

Together As One – How Everyday Sri Lankans Are Coming Together In The Face Of Tragedy

The Easter Sunday attacks left Sri Lanka in mourning. Despite this, Sri Lankans are banding together to help each other in whatever way they can, affirming the compassion, resilience, and generosity for which Sri Lanka is famous for.

Heightened Security In Sri Lanka: Death Toll Revised; Muslims Advised To Stay Away From Mosques

High security prevails over the country as Sri Lanka enters the fifth day after deadly terror attacks struck the island on Easter Sunday. Police and security forces have been searching buildings and patrolling streets to prevent further attacks and explosions, with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe saying the government is on the lookout for ‘sleeper’ cells of terrorists that may unleash second and third rounds of attacks. Declining to provide a number, the Prime Minister said Police were looking for suspects that were on the run, possibly with explosives.

In Kochchikade, A Community Struggles To Come To Terms

I am greeted with suspicious looks and doubtful glances. They see my overgrown beard and the big backpack I’m carrying and view me with clear apprehension in their eyes. I smile but they do not return it. Then, one woman sees me, gasps and cries out: “How dare you come out like that near our homes? When bombs are going off everywhere! Don’t you know we are all afraid? Can’t you hear us crying? There has been enough violence here. Please leave!”

Global Terror Unleashed In Sri Lanka: Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Easter Attacks

On Tuesday, April 23, sorrow turned to anger in Sri Lanka, when the Salafi jihadist militant group Islamic State (IS), claimed responsibility for the attacks that rocked the country on Easter Sunday. The group’s AMAQ news agency posted pictures and videoes of the suicide bombers, together with a short statement on the ‘blessed invasion’ that killed the celebrants of an ‘infidel holiday’ and the ‘citizens of Crusader coalition states.’

Conditional State Of Emergency In Effect In Sri Lanka; INTERPOL Team To Aid Investigations

A State of Emergency, under Section II of the Public Security Ordinance, came into effect in Sri Lanka at midnight on April 23. Under these Emergency Regulations, law enforcement authorities are given increased powers that will allow them to, among other things, enter and search premises and take possession or control of property in the interests of public security and the preservation of public order.

Easter Sunday Explosions In Sri Lanka: An Evolving Timeline Of Events

A series of devastating bomb explosions have occurred on Easter Sunday morning (April 21) targeting multiple churches around the country and three luxury hotel complexes in Colombo. Here is a timeline of the events so far.

Dangerous Disposal: Why Sri Lanka Urgently Needs To Manage Its E-Waste

Electronic devices are ubiquitous in the modern world. But with our smartphones and computers being constantly improved and replaced by newer models, the disposal of their often toxic components becomes an issue. How can we manage the efficient disposal of e-waste and mitigate its harmful effects on our health and environment?

CEB To Purchase Electricity From Private Companies

To alleviate the current power crisis, the Ceylon Electricity Board has contracted private companies to provide electricity to the national grid.

Country Warned To Use Water Sparingly

With dry conditions and power cuts imposed on the island, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board has warned people to use water sparingly.

The Sufi Faith In Sri Lanka

Meet the keepers of the Sufi faith on Sri Lanka’s East Coast. While the community was once a robust one, the number of faqirs (or seers) is steadily decreasing. Their numbers might be dwindling, but it is clear that their belief still stands strong.

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