Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- COLOMBO - Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody at Welikada Prison, has been admitted to the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka in Colombo for further medical treatment.

She was admitted late Sunday (11) night on the recommendation of doctors at the Prison Hospital, according to reports.

Rajapaksa was taken to the National Eye Hospital on October 9 for specialist treatment for an eye condition before being returned to prison. She had been referred to a prison medical specialist on October 8 after complaining of an eye-related ailment.

Meanwhile, the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court on Monday (12) rejected an anticipatory bail application filed by Rajapaksa seeking an orde...