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ICC official recalls horrific Sri Lanka Easter bombings of 2019

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 21, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 21, 2020018

Christchurch, April 21 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) anti-corruption official Steve Richardson recalled the horrific Sri Lanka Easter bombings that rocked the island country on...

SL remembers 2019 Easter attack victims amid COVID-19 restrictions

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 21, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 21, 2020026

Colombo, April 21 (IANS) Sri Lanka on Tuesday remembered the over 250 people who were killed during the deadly Easter bombings that targeted churches and...

SL Easter bombers planned second attack: Police

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 20, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 20, 2020024

Colombo, April 20 (IANS) A second attack was planned by the perpetrators of the April 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka that targeted churches...

Orthodox Christians mark Easter under lockdown

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 19, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 19, 2020026

London, April 19 (IANS) The world’s Orthodox Christians on Sunday celebrated Easter, the most important festival in their calendar, amid a series of restrictions and...

Katrina is all hearts for Kareena’s ‘Easter bunnies’

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 13, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 13, 2020018

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Katrina Kaif took out time from doing her household chores during the nationwide lockdown, to show some love to actress...

So many questions unanswered: Sangakkara on SL Easter bombing

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020019

Colombo, April 12 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara on Sunday said someone must answer to the questions which are still unanswered in regards...

Bengaluru Christians celebrate Easter digitally amid lockdown

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020018

Bengaluru, April 12 (IANS) Christians digitally connected via social media on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, amid Covid-19 lockdown. “Christ is...

Kareena posts pictures of her ‘Easter bunnies’ Taimur, Saif

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020036

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan on Sunday treated her fans with a photograph of her “Easter bunnies” — husband Saif Ali...

Easter spirit with chef Kunal Kapur

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020037

New Delhi, April 12 (IANSlife) It’s Easter, and to enjoy the spirit while we remain indoors with family, there’s nothing like the smell of freshly...

SL marks quiet Easter a year after deadly bombings

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020026

Colombo, April 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka celebrated a quiet Easter Sunday amid the coronavirus lockdown, while remembering the victims of the terror attacks that killed...

UK Queen vows ‘COVID-19 won’t overcome us’ in Easter message

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020017

London, April 12 (IANS) In her Easter message, the UK’S Queen Elizabeth II has stressed the importance of sticking to the coronavirus lockdown measures, saying...

Christians in kerala celebrate Easter at home

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020012

Thiruvananthapuram, April 12 (IANS) For the first time, the Christian community in Kerala on Sunday celebrated Easter in their homes due to the national lockdown...

Imran felicitates Christian community on Easter

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020025

Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday felicitated the Christian community on Easter and urged them to celebrate at home amid...

May Easter give strength to successfully overcome COVID-19: PM

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020026

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished people on the occasion of Easter and prayed that the day gives strength...

Vijayan wishes Kiralites on Easter’s eve

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 11, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 11, 2020016

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here on Saturday addressed the people on the eve of Easter. “The message of Easter, (which...

Last minute rush as people make Easter purchases

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 11, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 11, 2020016

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 (IANS) Across Kerala, on Saturday, more people were spotted in front of shops and this was on account of Sunday being Easter...

Goa Guv, CM wish Happy Easter, but urge social distancing

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 11, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 11, 2020029

Panaji, April 11 (IANS) Extending Easter greetings to the state, both Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant urged people to maintain...

England cathedrals to broadcast Easter services online

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 10, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 10, 2020016

London, April 10 (IANS) Two of England’s well-known cathedrals will broadcast Easter services online amid a lockdown in the UK due to the coronavirus pandemic,...

Digital Easter celebration with musicians organised in Kerala

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 9, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 9, 2020026

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) With the coronavirus pandemic forcing banning of all gatherings, including for religious events, an NGO has decided to go organise a...

Tell children the Easter story through art

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 9, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 9, 2020027

New Delhi, April 9 (IANSlife) A virtual tour by UK’s National Gallery is a go-to resource to teach your little ones about Easter, even if...