Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been granted bail after appearing for a court hearing via Zoom from a hospital ICU. He faces allegations of misusing state funds.



Ex-Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe Granted Bail | WION

Wickremesinghe appeared via Zoom for the court hearing from the ICU at the National Hospital. Citing special considerations, President’s Counsel Anuja Premarathne submitted medical records indicating that three of the former president’s four coronary arteries are blocked.

Former Sri Lanka president Ranil Wickremesinghe gets bail

The former Sri Lankan president argues that the expenses of the trip was funded by his wife and they did not use public money for it.

Sri Lanka's former president Wickremesinghe admitted to prison hospital after bail rejected by court

Sri Lanka’s former President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested on Friday over accusations of misusing government funds. The arrest follows a police inquiry into his September 2023 trip to London—attending an event at a British university honoring his wife—while serving as head of state. Authorities allege state resources were diverted for personal reasons.


Court Denies Bail to Sri Lanka Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Corruption Case | WION

The former Sri Lankan president argues that the trip was funded by his wife and they did not use public money for it. However, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has alleged that Wickremesinghe used government funds for the trip, including covering the expenses of his bodyguards.

Former Lanka president Ranil Wickremesinghe cites ill health, wife’s cancer in bail plea, remanded till Aug 29

The arrest comes after Wickremesinghe was taken into custody and questioned about a September 2023 London visit

Former Sri Lanka president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested, to be charged for 'misusing government funds'

Polls close in Sri Lanka with 70 per cent voter turnout

The countdown to Sri Lanka's presidential election has begun, with 17 million voters set to decide the country's next leader. As the nation prepares for this crucial vote, the election promises to be a turning point for Sri Lanka's future. Stay tuned for key updates and insights into the candidates, policies, and potential outcomes.

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After deciding not to back President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka’s largest political party in parliament split into two with 92 lawmakers pledging support for his re-election. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka: 92 lawmakers back Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe failed on Monday to secure the backing of the biggest political party in parliament for his re-election bid, posing a major challenge to his prospects in the September 21 vote.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe fails to get backing of SLPP for re-election bid

Sri Lanka has weathered two terrible years of economic crisis, made possible by India's financial assistance of USD 3.5 billion, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday, emphasising his commitment to maintaining a strong alliance with Delhi.

Sri Lanka lauds India's aid during crisis, President says, 'will repay Indian loans'

India & Sri Lanka deepen ties: Sri Lanka lauds India's loan of $3.5 bn during economic crisis

Modi invites Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe, Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina for oath-taking ceremony

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday to inaugurate a hydropower and irrigation project that was long delayed. Raisi and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe are to witness the signing of five memoranda of understanding. Watch in for more details!

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka, to sign five MoUs

Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe looks to adopt India's digital model

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe speaks to WION on Chinese vessels, UPI and more

WION's Principal diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke with Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Sri Lankan President addressed numerous topics including ties between India and Sri Lanka and also Regional security concerns amongst others. Watch to know more!

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe speaks to WION on India-Sri Lanka ties & more

Exclusive: Sri Lankan president thanks India for economic support; hails plan for IIT campus in Kandy

Exclusive: Sri Lankan president thanks India for economic support; plans for IIT campus in Kandy

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has thanked India for the economic support to his country amid the economic crisis. Speaking to our diplomat correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, he said, 'thankful to India without that we could not have survived and this is why we are also looking at closer relations between the two countries'. India provided a support of almost $4 Bn to the country during the economic crisis. The President pointed that plans are underway for Chennai IIT to establish a campus in Sri Lanka "most probably in Kandy.". He President spoke on other issues including visit of Chinese vessels to Sri Lanka, Maldives President Muizzu's India policy amoung other things.

Sri Lanka President thanks India for economic support; Plans for IIT Campus in Kandy

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India, Sri Lanka to boost bilateral ties through energy, power and port projects

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. The two leaders affirmed the importance of transparent and fair debt restructuring, according to a summary of their discussions issued by Japan.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Japanese PM Fumio Kishida

Sri Lanka president Ranil Wickremesinghe says China has agreed to restructure its loan