Sri Lanka's new leftist president Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolved parliament on Tuesday and called a snap election for November 14, almost a year ahead of schedule.

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A government notification said that parliament was dissolved effective from midnight, with elections set for November 14.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake calls a general election, dissolving the parliament where his party only holds three seats.

One of the foremost actions taken by left-wing leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake since taking office is the dissolution of the nation's Parliament and the announcement of early elections to be held in ...

Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved Parliament and called for a parliamentary election in less ...