04/01/2002 - Daily Mirror
News in Brief
WJM House Leader

Senior Minister W.J.M. Lokubandara is likely to be appointed as Leader of the House, government sources said yesterday.

They said with the sudden death of Minister Gamini Atukorale, a minor cabinet reshuffle is also likely soon.

According to these sources, at least six non-cabinet ministers are likely to be elevated to full cabinet rank while four MPs may get non-cabinet posts.

Those tipped for non-cabinet posts are Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, Hemakumara Nanayakkara, Ranjith Maddumabandara and Keheliya Rambukwella.  The non-cabinet ministers likely to get a promotion are Karunasena Kodituwakku, Ravi Karunanayake, Rajitha Senaratne, Milinda Moragoda, Imitiaz Bakeer Makar and Mahinda Samarasinghe.