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Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa admitted to hospital for urgent medical care

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What happened

Mr.Rajapaksa's hospitalisation comes amid legal proceedings involving his family, with his wife Shiranthi and elder son Namal facing separate investigations over alleged financial irregularities…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:45:16 UTC.

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