Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will take a few days to recover from the health complications caused due to dehydration, Colombo National Hospital, Deputy Director, Dr. Rukshan Bellana told journalists.
He said that currently Mr Wickremesinghe continues to receive treatment at the ICU under the supervision of a couple of medical teams.
He said that the reduced intake of water and the power failure at the court room on Friday resulting excessive heat conditions could have contributed to the condition of Mr Wickremesinghe.
He said that Mr Wickremesinghe would need to rest for the next couple of days with medical treatment and if not could cause heart and kidney problems.
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents has been remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
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