header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Vallibel FD
vallible LE
Latest
Former President Ranil discharged from hospital
Aug 29, 202503:19 PM
Google NewsAdd on Google
Former President Ranil discharged from hospital
Mobitel inner 1278

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital, has been discharged from the hospital on Friday.

 

The 76-year-old was rushed to the intensive care unit of the National Hospital in Colombo last Saturday (23), just hours after being remanded in custody.

 

Wickremesinghe, who was granted bail on Tuesday, was ordered to be released on three surety bails of Rs. 5 million each by Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura.

 

Former President Wickremesinghe was taken into custody for allegedly “misusing government funds” after being questioned about a September 2023 visit to London to attend a ceremony for his wife at a British university while he was head of state.

 

However, considering his health condition, he was first admitted to the Prison Hospital, and later transferred to the Intensive Care Unit of the Colombo National Hospital based on medical advice.

 

Doctors said he was suffering from severe dehydration on top of acute diabetes and long-standing high blood pressure.

 

The case against Wickremesinghe over the alleged misuse of state funds is scheduled to be taken up again on October 29. 

 

 

 

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them (mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Comments

0
Comments are disabled

Note: Due to legal constraints, the Ada Derana Editorial team has taken a decision to disable comments on all articles concerning ongoing court procedures.

RelatedNews
Ex-President Ranil to remain in hospital for few days

Ex-President Ranil to remain in hospital for few days

Aug 26, 202506:14 PM
Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail
UPDATE

Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail

Aug 26, 202504:12 PM
MostRead
Mobitel 1278
VideoStories
PSTA draws widespread opposition from civil groups; Several protests planned against the Bill

PSTA draws widespread opposition from civil groups; Several protests planned against the Bill

Parliament heated over no-confidence motion against Speaker; SJB stages protest within the chamber

Parliament heated over no-confidence motion against Speaker; SJB stages protest within the chamber

Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Krrish bribery case based on exceptional circumstances by court

Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Krrish bribery case based on exceptional circumstances by court

"PSTA will cause serious damage to the country" Opposition says PSTA an attempt to suppress dissent

"PSTA will cause serious damage to the country" Opposition says PSTA an attempt to suppress dissent

Crowds flock to IRD offices amid new TIN requirement; IRD urges public to avoid unnecessary visits

Crowds flock to IRD offices amid new TIN requirement; IRD urges public to avoid unnecessary visits

More opposition against new security bills Govt too incompetent to govern the country – Sajith

More opposition against new security bills Govt too incompetent to govern the country – Sajith

Prices of petrol and diesel increased; Bus, three-wheeler and other TUs dismayed by fuel price hike

Prices of petrol and diesel increased; Bus, three-wheeler and other TUs dismayed by fuel price hike

Govt promises substantial relief through Budget; Opposition says govt continuing to increase taxes

Govt promises substantial relief through Budget; Opposition says govt continuing to increase taxes

No fuel price revision for November? Public turns to social media amid shortage of LP gas

No fuel price revision for November? Public turns to social media amid shortage of LP gas

Sri Lanka's tax arrears near Rs. 2.1 trillion IMF calls for reforms citing collection challenges

Sri Lanka's tax arrears near Rs. 2.1 trillion IMF calls for reforms citing collection challenges

Policymakers must ensure equal access to AI - SCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tyrone Carlin on Hyde Park

Policymakers must ensure equal access to AI - SCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tyrone Carlin on Hyde Park

Courts must be independent and ensure governments act within the law - SC Justice Yasantha Kodagoda

Courts must be independent and ensure governments act within the law - SC Justice Yasantha Kodagoda

Taxpayer Identification Number to be mandatory for certain transactions from Nov. 1

Taxpayer Identification Number to be mandatory for certain transactions from Nov. 1

16-year-old hospitalised with gunshot wounds after police fire on three-wheeler in Kadawatha

16-year-old hospitalised with gunshot wounds after police fire on three-wheeler in Kadawatha

'Kassapa Thero and I visited the hotel on separate days'- Sarath Weerasekara responds to controversy

'Kassapa Thero and I visited the hotel on separate days'- Sarath Weerasekara responds to controversy

Lassana Flora