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Sri Lanka to launch daily fitness program for schoolchildren
Xinhua News Agency
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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...
Former Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe hospitalised after arrest in graft case
The Federal
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August 23, 2025
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’s ex-president Wickremesinghe shifted to prison hospital following remand
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 23, 2025
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
The Pioneer
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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
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 23, 2025
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....
South and Southeast Asian countries unite to strengthen health research systems through collaboration
Biospectrum Asia
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August 22, 2025
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...
Travel Diaries | Escape the Crowds: Sri Lanka’s Ultimate Blend of Heritage, Nature
Asianet Newsable
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August 23, 2025
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
ABP Live
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August 23, 2025
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...
Sri Lanka’s ex-president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested over misuse of funds
Greater Kashmir
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August 23, 2025
New Delhi, Aug 23: Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday on charges of misusing public funds during his foreign travels while in office, police said. The 76-year-old, who served as president from 2022 to 2024,...
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe shifted to Colombo National Hospital
The Hindu
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August 23, 2025
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...
Sri Lanka's former president Wickremesinghe remanded over alleged misuse of state funds
Xinhua News Agency
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COLOMBO, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court on Friday night remanded former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who had been arrested earlier in the day by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over allegations of...
Sri Lankan ex-president arrested in anti-graft crackdown
Dawn
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August 23, 2025
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan police arrested former president Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday, making him the most senior opposition figure to be detained under an anti-corruption crackdown by the new leftist government. He was remanded in custody soon...
Dr. Sanath Hettige Inducted as President of IMPA Sri Lanka
Lanka News Web
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August 23, 2025
The Independent Medical Practitioners Association (IMPA) of Sri Lanka held its ceremonial induction of Dr. Sanath Hettige as the President for the year 2025 on Friday, 22nd August 2025, at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. The ceremony featured a welcome...
Ranil Wickremesinghe shifted to Colombo National Hospital
The Hindu Business Line
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August 23, 2025
Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe COLOMBO Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was sent to the National Hospital from Colombo’s Magazine Prison on Saturday, a day after he was arrested on charges of misusing public...
Ranil Wickremesinghe transferred to Colombo National Hospital
On Lanka
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August 23, 2025
Posted by Editor on August 23, 2025 - 3:30 pm Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is in remand custody, has been transferred from the Prison Hospital to the Colombo National Hospital due to health concerns. Prison doctors who...
India leads the world in herbal medication quality and safety standards
The Assam Tribune
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August 23, 2025
Mumbai, Aug 23: India showcased its leadership in herbal medicines at an event here, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the global acceptance of herbal medicines by combining traditional knowledge with modern quality protocols, an official...
South, Southeast Asian nations unite to strengthen health research systems through collaboration
The Statesman (India)
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August 23, 2025
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research (DHR), convened representatives from Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, and India at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, for a high-level regional dialogue on...
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Sri Lanka to Launch 7 New Investment Zones
Newsfirst
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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has announced plans to establish seven new investment zones across the country this year, aiming to accelerate regional economic growth, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and...
ICMR To Share Tools With South Asian Countries To Support Health Research Systems
Ommcom News
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August 23, 2025
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will share tools and training to support emerging health research systems in South Asian countries, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday. At the high-level regional...
Mahinda and Sajith visit Ranil Wickremesinghe at Prison Hospital
On Lanka
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August 23, 2025
Posted by Editor on August 23, 2025 - 12:41 pm Former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Prison Hospital today (August 23). Wickremesinghe, who was arrested over allegations of misusing 16.6...