5.18: Five foreign victims identified. 22 victims are believed to be foreigners based on the colour of their skin – Foreign Secretary.

5.00: 7 individuals have been arrested in connection to the explosions across the country.

4.35: All state Universities have been closed until further notice.

4.30: US President Donald Trump has commented on the SL explosions on Easter Sunday.

4.24: Press release from the Indian PM’s office: Indian PM Narendra Modi has reached out to President Maithripala Sirisena and PM Ranil Wickremesinghe over the Phone and had conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Indian population. While condemning the terror attack, Modi noted that these attacks were another grim reminder of the more serious challenge posed by terrorism. PM Modi had renewed his offer of all possible help and assistance to Sri Lanka

4.18: All night-mail trains have been suspended – Railways Department.

4.11: Four examinations that were scheduled to be held tomorrow by the Dept. of Education have been postponed

4.05: “I wish to express my heartfelt closeness to the Christian community [of Sri Lanka], wounded as it was gathered in prayer, and to all the victims of such cruel violence.” – Pope Francis

4.03: President of the EU Commission responds to the explosions in Sri Lanka

3.45: Three police officers killed in the Dematagoda explosion.

3.33: Search operations are underway at a house in close proximity to the blast-site in Dematagoda following a tip-off that there are more explosives at the location.

3.27: Curfew declared with immediate effect – Police Media Spokesperson

3.10: Suspicious parcel found in Jampettah street. Bomb disposal unit on the way.

2.47: Curfew declared across the country from 6 pm today to 6 am tomorrow

2.47: Explosion in Dematagoda reported from a housing complex in Mahavila Udyana Road

2.44: Explosion reported in Dematagoda – Police #lka #SriLanka

2.42: State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijeywardene says that they hope to declare curfew tonight.He noted that armed forces will crack down on all extremist forces in the country adding that they have no place in the country.

While assuring that security has been tightened around the country, the state minister vowed to bring those responsible before the law.