President Maithripala Sirisena Sirisena today wished for the speedy recovery of chief incumbent of the Kotte Naga Vihara, Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero, who has been flown to Singapore Hospital last night for further medical treatment following the instructions by him. He was undergoing treatment before that in a private hospital in Colombo. President Sirisena, who was engaged in a state visit to Thailand, has personally looked into the illness of the Venerable Thero and has instructed to take necessary measures for further treatment. It has also been decided after discussions with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, for the government to bear the entire cost of medical treatment of the Thero.
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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