The Latest Breaking News from Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Learn about Sri Lanka's presidential election focusing on economic recovery, debt restructuring, and leadership amid crisis.

Economic issues top the agenda as the island country of 22 million goes to the polls to elect its 10th president.

Explore the rise of the National People's Power alliance in Sri Lanka's presidential race and its promise of change amidst economic challenges and public d...

Governing party nominated Namal Rajapaksa to challenge incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe in the September 21 election.

President Wickremesinghe is first candidate to register at the Election Commission as he seeks mandate from voters.

Sri Lanka's opposition leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, meets Indian officials during his visit, highlighting his rising popularity and India's engagement.

Ranil Wickremesinghe was voted in as Sri Lanka’s president backed by a majority of lawmakers from ousted leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s party, a development that could reignite street protests in the bankrupt nation and scuttle bailout talks with the International Monetary Fund.

Ranil Wickremesinghe will face the opposition-backed Dullas Alahapperuma and Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Wednesday vote.

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday challenged Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake to revive the country's economy in six months.