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Sri Lanka toll 185, curfew declared
Colombo, April 21
Sri Lanka declared a nationwide curfew after a string of eight explosions, mostly in Colombo, left at least 185 people dead and over 400 injured on Easter Sunday, authorities said.
Xinhua news agency reported that the death toll in the multiple blasts had risen to 185 even as two fresh explosions occurred in two Colombo neighbourhoods in the afternoon.
Modi condemns attacks in Sri Lanka, assures all help
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the terror attacks on Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday and said that India stands with the neighbouring nation at this hour of crisis.
Addressing a poll rally in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh, he said that when the entire world was remembering Jesus Christ and his message of peace, the terrorists killed many innocent including kids and women.
"We strongly condemn these attacks and are ready to extend all our help to Sri Lanka at this hour of need," he said.
At least 185 people were killed as a string of explosions rocked churches and hotels in Colombo and elsewhere during Easter Sunday.
