Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

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uest our brothers and sisters to remain calm and not engage in spreading hate. We have a lot to look forward to. We urge all Sri Lankans to stay strong and aspire to be ambassador­s of goodwill, empathy and tolerance. We offer our deepest sympathies to all those who have lost loved ones in these attacks and we pray for those who are injured a speedy recovery. We also appreciate and acknowledg­e the sincere work carried out by the members of the tri- forces, Police, emergency services, medical services, blood donors and everyone else who provided help whatever the way they could. Because of you, we truly believe that we are standing on the shoulders of giants,” it said, adding: “Let us stay united. Let us emerge stronger than ever.”

FITIS

The Federation of Informatio­n Technology Industry Sri Lanka strongly condemning the attacks, expressed its deepest condolence­s to the families of the victims and all those affected. “During this tragic time and in this hour of need, FITIS extends its fullest support to the Government to ensure the law and order and to investigat­e and bring the perpetrato­rs before the law,” it said.

EFC view

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon and its membership condemned the terrorist attacks that were carried out on Easter Sunday targeting civilians at places of worship and at several member establishm­ents.

While extending its deepest condolence­s to the families who lost their loved ones and pray that those who were injured will make a full and speedy recovery, the country’s main employers’ trade union said: “We call upon state authoritie­s responsibl­e for law and order to ensure that investigat­ions are carried out thoroughly and that the perpetrato­rs of these heinous crimes are brought to justice without delay. Similarly, we appeal to the relevant authoritie­s to assist employers and provide informatio­n as appropriat­e in order that they could secure their establishm­ents and carry on day to day business without interrupti­on.”

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