Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- Former President and leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, Mahinda Rajapaksa, has returned to reside at a house in the Colombo area, according to his media spokesperson, Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage.

He stated that Mahinda Rajapaksa has been staying at a house in the Nugegoda area for about a week now.

Manoj Gamage explained that the former President moved to the residence in Nugegoda as it is more convenient for engaging in political activities and, if necessary, for obtaining medical treatment.

Following the passage of the bill amending the entitlements of former Presidents in Parliament, several facilities previously provided by the government to former Presidents, including official residences, were aboli...