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Thursday 24 September 2020
The deaths came as three cornered suicide bombers blew themselves up and others were shot.
More than 250 people were killed in the suicide bombings on Easter Sunday.
Two sons of a wealthy Sri Lankan spice trader are among the suspected suicide bombers.
Hundreds were killed in a series of bomb blasts in the country on Easter Sunday.
After a decade of peace, I had hoped that our troubles were behind us, writes Dil Wickremasinghe.
More than 320 people were killed in the Easter blasts.
Eight explosions struck churches and hotels in the capital Colombo on Easter Sunday.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
No Irish citizens are believed to be among the dead or injured in yesterday’s fatal attacks.
The government is investigating whether the group had “international support”.
Eight people have now been arrested over the attacks.
BBC Spotlight Northern Ireland travelled to the Maldives to investigate the claims against the North Antrim MP.
Police said bodyguards for a Sri Lankan cabinet minister allied to Wickremesinghe opened fire inside a government ministry.
The controversial DUP MP is currently the subject of a holiday expenses scandal involving the government of Sri Lanka.
The suspension follows Paisley’s failure to declare two family holidays that were paid for by the Sri Lankan government.
The trips included ‘business-class air travel and helicopter flights’.
The 31 Rohingya refugees were rescued by the Sri Lankan navy five months ago after they were found drifting in a boat off the island’s northern coast.
The man is reportedly a courier for an organised smuggling ring.
Paul McLean was on a beach and it’s believed he stumbled into an area infested with crocodiles.
The Daily Telegraph claimed Paisley did not declare gifts received from a foreign government.
Shaminda Eranga experienced heart discomfort during yesterday’s ODI in Malahide.
John Bracewell’s side are in action against Sri Lanka today.
Topshop says Ivy Park has a “rigorous ethical trading programme”.
The rumours emerged after the boy’s father died of tuberculosis and kidney failure.
And now it’s being used to store rice after airlines abandoned it in their droves.
Gardaí believe people may have information relevant to their investigations.
It’s raining fish! Hallelujah, it’s raining fish…
The two-match series concludes in Dublin on Thursday,
Phil Simmons’ side face the World Twenty20 champions in Clontarf this morning.
Australian gambling mogul James Packer is involved in the plans to build three super-luxury resorts, complete with casinos.
The majority Buddhist nation is highly sensitive to perceived insults to the religion.
There are plenty of familiar faces in Phil Simmons’ squad.
The two one-day internationals will take place in May.
We all need a little Rob in our lives.
Irish tea drinkers, note: the beverage can give you “an edge in the bedroom”, apparently.
The move follows the beheading of a 17-year-old Sri Lankan nanny in Saudi Arabia.
The Australian Cricket Board should track this bloke down before The Ashes.
Almost exactly 17 years since his debut, the 37-year-old is retiring from Test cricket.
The deaths occurred as a shoot-out raged between inmates and prison officers.
Good morning. Here’s nine things to know before you start your day.
West Indies prove too strong for the hosts Sri Lanka.
IT’S BEEN A tough few months since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold of the nation.
Many people have been affected by job losses, isolation and a lack of social interaction, and the loss of loved ones.
Today, youth mental health charity Jigsaw said it saw a 50% increase in demand for its services in August this year compared to the same period last year.
There has also been an over 400% increase of traffic to its e-mental health platform over the last six months, a surge in demand for its schools supports and a month-on-month increase to calls to 1800 JIGSAW support line.
So, today we want to know: Has your mental health been affected since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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