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General16 December 2025

Rumours about Latha Walpola denied

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Musician Mahinda Bandara stated, in response to an inquiry by Hiru News, that the rumours circulating about Latha Walpola are false.

He mentioned that she is currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Sri Jayawardenepura Hospital.

He further added that she has been hospitalised and receiving residential treatment for some time now due to ailments caused by ageing.
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