The death toll due to yesterday's explosions has increased upto 290 while the number of injured persons stands at over 500, police said.
Meanwhile, 24 suspects have been arrested in connections with yesterday's explosions are being questioned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), police noted.
Death toll from yesterday's explosions rises to 262 , 452 injured
The death toll of yesterday's eight explosions has increased further 262, hospital sources confirmed.
Further, the number of those injured in the blasts stands at 452 out of which 261 are being treated at the Colombo General Hospital.
Meanwhile, President Maithripala Sirisena is set to hold a special discussion with the Security Council this morning.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill under which benefits for former Presidents would be reduced has been gazetted.
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many, foreign media reported.
Intex Sri Lanka 2025, the 17th edition of the region’s premier textile and apparel sourcing fair will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
Sotheby’s has returned ancient gems linked to the Buddha’s remains following pressure from the Indian government.
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