Dispute deepens as Ministers vie for office space

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The dispute between State Enterprises Development Minister Kabir Hashim and recently appointed State Minister to the ministry Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena has taken a turn for the worst over space issues .

Under these circumstances Minister Abeywardena’s assuming of duties of the new ministry is to be further delayed according to sources.

Minister Abeywardena was due to assume duties in the new portfolio on Friday (02). However after finding that six rooms out of nine assigned for his new ministry office at the East Tower of the World Trade Centre had been acquired by the staff of the minister Kabir Hashim the assuming of duties was postponed till yesterday (5).

Meanwhile the Secretary of State Enterprises Development Ministry told Minister Abeywardena a proper place for the new state minister would be arranged for assuming the duties on Monday (05). However it had not been possible for the secretary to decide on a place for the new minister even till evening yesterday.

Later a discussion was held by officials of the Minister Abeywardena and the secretary of the ministry about office accommodation for the state ministry.

However the Minister is not expected to assume duties today (06) till the problem is solved. Minister Kabir Hashim could not be contacted to inquire about the situation.

Meanwhile a gazette notification to assign the duties among the new ministers and state minters is also likely to be delayed further. (Ajantha Kumara Agalakada)

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Bakaladasa Tuesday, 06 June 2017 09:27 AM

Who does whatAnd where to sitStill not fixed!Big man's CHESSIs one sad MESS!

ANTON Tuesday, 06 June 2017 09:43 AM

FROM MUSICAL CHAIRS TO MUSICAL ROOMS ... OK .. KEEP ON PLAYING MUSIC UNTIL THEY STRIKE THE RIGHT NOTE.

Genius. Tuesday, 06 June 2017 10:17 AM

GENIUINE SERVICES DOESNT DEPENDS ON ROOMS. via DM Android App

JAN Tuesday, 06 June 2017 10:26 AM

Let these peoples Quarrel and doing Nothing Let Army Take over the Country immediately via DM Android App

Vijith Tuesday, 06 June 2017 11:35 AM

The biggest mistake our people did was electing these goons to the Parliament.

German Jacob Tuesday, 06 June 2017 11:38 AM

Shame.....Shame....Shame.... this is a plus point to MR and his gangsters.

One Shot Ranjan Tuesday, 06 June 2017 11:45 AM

Both are greedy fellows.

ceylon Tuesday, 06 June 2017 02:35 PM

what a nonscence is this .sri jayawardana pura became capital from jr time.still cant make officess for ministries .put all governments since then to jail. via DM Android App

Bakaladasa Tuesday, 06 June 2017 03:38 PM

Should have readWho does what, Where to sit , Not fixed yet! Big boss' CHESS - Is one sad MESS!

ceylon Tuesday, 06 June 2017 05:44 PM

no harm for delay.delay is better.he dont work as kabir do.no diference for early or late or even never. via DM Android App

LankanMonkey Wednesday, 07 June 2017 08:16 AM

maybe president will get involved and set up a committee to discuss and come to conclusion via DM iOS App

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