A cabinet reshuffle is on the cards this week, Minister Ajith Mannaperuma said yesterday (Jan 06) while addressing a press briefing at the UNP headquarters in Sirikotha.
He made this remark while responding to journalists who raised queries on whether there was any truth to the news reports predicting a reshuffle.
In addition, Mr. Mannaperuma told reporters that 20 SLFP MPs would pledge their support to the government while voting for the annual budget.
"The SLFP is currently split into two factions" he said while adding that the UNP's journey was successful inspite of its slow progress.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today warned that Ceylon Electricity Board Employees would have to make a choice in the next two months.
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