Easter Sunday celebrated today

Christians around the world celebrate Easter Sunday today (09), which marks Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death.

The Easter Sunday service held at St. Lucia Cathedral in Kotahena, Colombo last night, led by the Archbishop of Colombo – His holiness Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith.

Police spokesman – SSP Nihal Thalduwa has said that security has been beefed around churches, involving not only the police, but also the STF and the tri forces.

Meanwhile, in a special Easter message, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reassured that legal proceedings related to the tragic bombings are being processed independently and impartially, without any influence. 

“The necessary groundwork towards this end has been laid, to ensure justice for all the victims. I pledge my unwavering commitment to ensuring the security of our country by preventing any recurrence of such heinous acts,” he has added.