The island nation's new president Anura Dissanayake heralded a "new era of renaissance" as he was sworn in on Monday. Here is ...

Marxist politician Anura Dissanayake won Sri Lanka’s presidential election over the weekend, dealing a blow to a political ...

As Sri Lanka embarks on this new chapter, the implications for its ties with India and the broader geopolitical landscape ...

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

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

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

It is not surprising that the leftist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party won elections for the first time in Sri Lankan ...

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.

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 ...