Dissanayake’s win dealt a blow to a political old guard that has been widely blamed for the unprecedented economic crisis ...

The leader of the JVP's broader front, the National People’s Power (NPP), Dissanayake's anti-corruption message and his ...

The 55-year-old candidate has been boosted by his promises of tough anti-corruption measures and bigger welfare schemes.

Dissanayake pledged to change the island's "corrupt" political culture. The nation's battered economy took centre stage ...

Dissanayake’s anti-corruption, pro-poor pledges win him presidency Some investors concerned over how he will approach the ...

Leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake achieved a historic victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election on Sunday.

The upcoming Sri Lankan presidential elections feature many old and popular names. However, one among them stands out — Anura ...

It was Sri Lanka’s first election since mass protests in 2022 which led to the ouster of ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and ...

Left leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake emerged winner in Sri Lanka’s presidential race on Sunday (September 22, 2024), ...

Dissanayake’s victory, rooted in his image as an agent of change, now faces the reality of governing a nation facing ...

Popularly known as AKD, 56-year-old Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka's president on Monday, 23 September by Chief ...

Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s 10th president on Monday after an election that saw ...