Shashi Tharoor Expresses Concern Over Former Sri Lankan President's Arrest

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday expressed concern over the detention of former Sri Lankan President Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and urged the government in Colombo to treat him with respect and dignity. Tharoor also urged Colombo to...

Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest “ridiculous”, India-Sri Lanka ties will not be affected: Senior Sri Lankan journalist

New Delhi [India], August 24 (ANI): Senior Sri Lankan journalist S Venkat Narayan has described the arrest of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe as "ridiculous" and said that it will not affect relations between India and Sri Lanka....

“Wickremesinghe might be let off,” Sri Lankan journalist says

Sri Lankan Journalist S Venkat Narayan said that former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was not engaged in any corruption. Narayan said that Wickremesinghe was arrested as a means for Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to show...

Sri Lanka ex-president rushed to ICU after jailing

Agence France-Presse . Colombo, Sri Lanka 24 August, 2025, 00:16 Sri Lanka’s jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel....

Sri Lankan ex-president Wickremesinghe shifted to ICU after remand

Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was on Saturday shifted to the intensive care unit of the Colombo National Hospital, a day after he was arrested and refused bail over alleged misuse of state funds during his...

India's healthcare chains set their hearts on foreign patients

Mumbai: India’s healthcare providers are vying for a greater share of overseas patients amid a surge in foreign tourists arriving in the country for medical treatment, said industry executives. It comes as foreign tourist arrivals in India for...

Sri Lanka’s Ex-President Wickremesinghe Admitted To Hospital

Sri Lanka's ex-president rushed to ICU after being jailed

Sri Lanka's former president, who is currently jailed, was transferred to intensive care at a state hospital on August 23, just a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel. Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was remanded in...

Sri Lanka ex-president rushed to intensive care from jail

Sri Lanka’s jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel. Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was remanded in custody on Friday night, was...

Sri Lanka's ex-president rushed to intensive care after arrest

Sri Lanka’s jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel. Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was remanded in custody on Friday night, was...

Former Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe hospitalised after arrest in graft case

Sri Lanka's former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was on Saturday (August 23) shifted to the ICU of the Colombo National Hospital, a day after he was arrested and refused bail over alleged misuse of state funds during his tenure. Also read |...

Sri Lanka ex-president rushed to intensive care after jailing

Sri Lanka’s jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel. Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was remanded in custody on Friday night, was...

Sri Lanka to launch daily fitness program for schoolchildren

COLOMBO, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's education ministry will introduce daily physical fitness programs for all schoolchildren as part of a new initiative to improve student health, an official said on Saturday. Deputy Minister of Education and...

South and Southeast Asian countries unite to strengthen health research systems through collaboration

South and Southeast Asian countries unite to strengthen health research systems through collaboration August 23, 2025 | Saturday | News To ensure that health research could provide direct guidance to policy making The Indian Council of Medical...

Sri Lanka’s ex-president Wickremesinghe shifted to prison hospital following remand

Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was shifted to a prison hospital after a court refused to grant him bail following his arrest over alleged misuse of state funds during his tenure. Wickremesinghe, 76, was taken to the main...

Former Sri Lankan President arrested

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday on charges of misusing State funds, becoming the first former head of State in the country to be detained on such allegations, police confirmed. Wickremesinghe, 76, was taken...

Sri Lanka ex-leader accused of corruption

Sri Lanka ex-leader accused of corruption COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Police in Sri Lanka arrested former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday over claims that the senior opposition politician misused public funds during his presidency, police said....

Travel Diaries | Escape the Crowds: Sri Lanka’s Ultimate Blend of Heritage, Nature

Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, where golden beaches, misty hills, UNESCO heritage sites, vibrant festivals, rich cuisine, and wildlife adventures create the perfect blend of nature, culture, and unforgettable experiences. Nestled in the...

Jailed Sri Lankan Ex-President Wickremesinghe Shifted To Prison Hospital After Court Denies Bail

Colombo, Aug 23 (PTI) Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was shifted to a prison hospital after a court refused to grant him bail following his arrest over alleged misuse of state funds during his tenure. Wickremesinghe, 76, was...

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe shifted to Colombo National Hospital 

Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is escorted by prison and police officials as he leaves the Magistrate’s Court in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe...