The death toll following eight explosions in the country has risen to 188, hospital sources said.
Meanwhile, more than 450 people have been injured in these explosions which had taken place this morning.
The explosions had taken place in Colombo, Katana, Batticaloa since morning today (Apr 21).
Further, a total of 11 foreign tourists have been reported dead. The current identified nationalities among the dead include - 1 Polish national, 1 Danish nationality, 2 Chinese, and 1 Japanese national.
In addition, tourists from Pakistan, USA, Morocco, India and Bangladesh are also reported to have been injured in the explosions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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