Easter Sunday
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Police didn't arrest citizens who joined IS, joining foreign terror outfit not against law: Ranil Wickremesinghe
World | Apr 26, 2019, 10:46 AM ISTThe Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the Easter terror attacks on three Catholic churches and three luxury hotels that claimed 253 lives but the government has blamed a local Islamist extremist group National Tawheed Jamath (NTJ) for the bombings.
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Sri Lanka Blasts: Death on a JDS worker confirmed by Kumaraswamy, Indian toll reaches 9
World | Apr 22, 2019, 11:40 PM ISTSri Lanka Blasts: In Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, a string of eight powerful blasts, including suicide attacks, struck churches and luxury hotels frequented by foreigners. Death toll from attacks on Sri Lankan churches and hotels has risen to 290, about 500 people are wounded.
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Sri Lanka Easter tragedy: Death toll rises to 290, about 500 wounded; Cops arrest 24 suspects
World | Apr 22, 2019, 01:56 PM ISTPolice in Sri Lanka said on Monday the investigation into the Easter Sunday bombings will examine reports that the intelligence community failed to detect or warn of possible suicide attacks before the violence.
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Delhi celebrates Easter Sunday with fervour
India | Apr 20, 2014, 03:47 PM ISTNew Delhi: Delhites celebrated Easter Sunday, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with prayers and sumptuous meals.While some members of the community attended the Easter vigil a day prior to the festival, many preferred